The Affinity Federation

Meet Our Governors

 

Our federation came into effect on 1 July 2014 and is made up of Whitmore Park Primary School (WPP) and Willenhall Community Primary School (WCP).  As a federation, we have one “federated” governing body.

Structure and Remit

The term of office for all governors and members is four years.

  • Co-opted Governors are appointed by the Federated Governing Body
  • Parent Governors are appointed by the parent body through election
  • Headteacher Governor is automatically appointed unless they choose not to be a Governor
  • Associate Members are appointed by the Federated Governing Body and Staff and Parent and Community Members are appointed by the Federated Governing Body
  • Staff Governors are elected by the staff body

At the end of each academic year we will publish attendance figures for each governor.

List of governors

Mrs Rosella Brennan
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Co-Chair of Federated Governing Board
  • Chair of Willenhall RM Local Board
  • Headteacher Performance Management Governor
  • Leadership and Management Governor (WCP)
  • Teaching and learning Governor (WCP)
  • Pupil Discipline Committee
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 20 May 2024  -  19 May 2028 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Register of interests: None

I am a working professional with over 20 years’ experience in a variety of roles and sectors and currently work in Higher Education. I am a Coventry resident and live in the City with my husband and two young children. As a parent, I appreciate all that a school community voluntarily does and is often relied upon to do, it is for that reason I have volunteered as a co-opted Governor for the Affinity Federation. Schools have stretched resources and they rely on the goodwill of their staff and parents to achieve things for the benefit of the whole school community in which they are situated. I hope that the skills I have developed over my career, can help this Federation to achieve great things for its staff and students.

Mr Karl Miles
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Co-Chair of Federated Governing Board
  • Training Link Governor
  • Headteacher Performance Management Governor
  • Looked After Children Governor for the Federation
  • Chair of Resource Management local board (WPP)
  • Chair of Performance & Standards local board (WPP)
  • Safeguarding (inc e-safety) for the Federation
  • Health & Safety for the Federation
  • Pay Committee for Federation
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 30 Jun 2022  -  29 Jun 2026 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y
Register of interests: None

I am an ex pupil of the school, I have one child who attended the school, and one child still at the school. I have worked at a local aerospace manufacturing company for over 30 years. I am a senior trade union representative at work, and have been for over 10 years. I also sit on the executive heath and safety committee at work for over 10 years I have gained qualifications in business administration, and information technology.

I am proud to be a Federation governor, and along with my colleagues on the governing body, staff and children work hard to make school a happy, safe and rewarding place to be.

Mrs Kate Thompson
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Vice Chair
  • Quality of Education
  • Pupil Discipline Committee
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 21 Sep 2022  -  20 Sep 2026 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Register of interests: None
Mrs Jacqueline McGibney
  • Headteacher Governor (Ex Officio) (WPP)
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WPP Local Board
Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Register of interests: None
Mrs Jenny McLean
  • Headteacher Governor (Ex Officio) (WCP)
  • WCP Local Board
Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y Y Y N
Register of interests: none
Mrs Sue Squires
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 1 Jul 2022  -  30 Jun 2026 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Register of interests: None

As a member of the senior leadership team, I have attended governing body meetings as an observer for the past five years. I have been a staff governor for almost a year now and this has enabled me to become fully involved in the governance of the school. As deputy and class teacher I am able to represent the staff’s view at meetings and share my knowledge of the school with governors. I am entirely committed to raising attainment and working towards our goal to become an outstanding school.

Mr Paul Cowley
  • Local Authority Governor
  • SEND Governor
  • Pupil Discipline Committee
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 29 Sep 2021  -  28 Sep 2025 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y N Y N Y Y N Y Y
Register of interests: None
Mrs Leigh Tovey
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Chair of Performance & Standards Local Board (WCP)
  • EYFS Governor (WCP)
  • Pupil Premium and LAC (WCP)
  • Pay Committee for Federation
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 30 Jun 2022  -  29 Jun 2026 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y NS Y Y N Y N Y N Y
Register of interests: None

I am an ex pupil of the school and all three of my children attended Willenhall Primary as well. I have been a governor now for a number of years and enjoy the role, I am chair of the WCP Performance and Standard Committee.

I work in a local pre school and have done a lot of training that helps with my role of a governor like safeguarding, health and safety and first aid.

During my time as a federated governor I have seen lots of changes such as seeing the new school being built at Whitmore park, the collaboration and the working together of both schools to drive improvement and outcomes for all the children in our Federation.

I am proud to be a Federation governor, and along with my colleagues on the governing body, work hard to make school a happy, safe and rewarding place to be, i hope to continue to help both school and the pupils that attend them be the best that they can and help them build they collaboration between the schools and their communities for years to come.

Mrs Danielle Clare
  • Associate Member
  • EYFS (WPP)
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 29 Mar 2021  -  28 Mar 2025 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
 
Register of interests: None
Cllr Ram Lakha OBE
  • Associate Member
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 9 Dec 2020  -  8 Dec 2028 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y
Register of interests: Coventry city council elected member. Willenhall forum, Carers Trust, General Charities Trustee

I was appointed as a governor at Willenhall Infant School and also Willenhall Junior School in 1991. When the two schools merged into Willenhall Wood Primary School, I carried on as governor and also served as Deputy Chair. When the schools merged with Chace Primary School the school became Willenhall Community Primary School which I am still serving.

I have served as a City Councillor for more than 26 years and am still serving. During that time, I have served in various positions of responsibilities including Lord Mayor of City and Chaired various Committees and Scrutiny Boards. Currently I am Deputy Cabinet Member City Services.

Mrs Debra Jackson
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 20 Sep 2023  -  19 Sep 2027 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Register of interests: None
Dr Karim Ahmed
  • Co-opted Governor
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 1 Jan 2023  -  31 Dec 2027 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - Y NS NS Y
Register of interests: None
Mrs Manjinder Samra
  • Parent Governor
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 19 Feb 2024  -  18 Feb 2028 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Register of interests: None
Mr Yusuf Abdulmalik
  • Parent Governor
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 8 Mar 2024  -  7 Mar 2028 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Register of interests: None
Mrs Sam Dewes
  • Staff Governor
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 7 Nov 2024  -  6 Nov 2028 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Register of interests: None

Governors who have left office

Mrs Deborah Austin
  • Co-opted Governor
  • Headteacher Performance Management Governor
  • Looked After Children Governor for the Federation
  • Safeguarding (inc e-safety) for the Federation
  • Pay Committee for Federation
  • Federated Governing Board
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 1 Jul 2022  -  20 Dec 2024 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N
Register of interests: None
Mrs Mandy Chapman
  • Associate Member
  • SEND Governor
  • WCP Local Board
Term of office: 29 Mar 2022  -  5 Mar 2024 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
Y
Register of interests: None
Mr Kieran Johnston
  • Staff Governor
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 16 Feb 2022  -  7 Apr 2024 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Register of interests: None
Mrs Danielle Ormes
  • Co-opted Governor
  • WPP Local Board
Term of office: 13 Jul 2022  -  15 Mar 2024 Attendance:
20222023
21 18 19 9 23 7 25 31 14 15 22 2 23 5
SepOctOctNovNovDecJanJanMarMarMarMayMayJul
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Register of interests: None
Attendance key:Y: Attended
N : Apologies accepted
NA: Apologies not accepted
NS: No apologies sent
? : Attendance not marked
: Not required
CA : Consent for absence
- : Not applicable

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Halford Lane, Coventry, CV6 2HG
   
tel:    (02476) 335 697
web: www.WhitmorePark.org
Willenhall Community Primary School
St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3DB
tel:    (02476) 302 004
web: www.WillenhallPrimary.org
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