Governors

Message from the Chair of Governors – Mr Paul Blott

I am proud to work collectively with a range of talented fellow governors who give freely of their time to support the Headteacher and his staff to deliver a high-quality learning experience for boys which will stand them in good stead for the rigours of adult life.

We strive for excellence and aim to ensure that our school offers boys a safe, nurturing, supportive learning environment in which they can thrive and achieve. We ignite a passion for learning and personal development which helps build confident, respectful young men who contribute positively to the school community and wider society.

The key functions of the Governing Body are to:

  • Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
  • Hold the Headteacher and other senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff.
  • Oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure that public money is well spent.

Should you wish to contact me you can do so via e-mail at pblott@birkdalehigh.co.uk alternatively you can contact Karen Anslow, Clerk to the Governing Body via the school office.

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GOVERNING BODY DETAILS including ATTENDANCE 2024-2025

NAME/CATEGORYDATE APPOINTEDATTENDANCE
FGB 2024/25
BUSINESS INTERESTLINK GOVERNANCE
Mr Gareth Banks
Ex-officio Governor Headteacher
1/9/20237/7NIL
Mr Paul Blott
Chair of Governors
Community
8/2/20195/7NIL
Mrs Lisa Burke
Trustee
Co-opted
13/3/20236/7Employee of Edge Hill University
Mrs Elizabeth Collins
Parent
13/12/20217/7Literacy
Personal Development
Mr Paul Duffy
Support Staff
11/11/20217/7Spouse is a member of SLT
Also a governor at Waterside Academy
Wellbeing
Mr Colin Fenny
Co-opted
16/09/20244/7Trustee for Endeavour Learning Trust
Mr Christopher Nicholson
Co-opted
6/12/20225/7NIL
Mr Mark Savage
Parent
11/1/20213/7NILSafeguarding
Mr Antony EdenMr Antony Eden
Parent
2/11/20244/5Chief Information and Digital Officer at Banner/Monkhouse (supplier of school uniform)
Dr Vicky Jamieson
Parent
12/11/20245/5Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University
Mrs Caroline Wadhwa
Staff
13/12/2021
resigned

25/04/2025
3/5NIL
Mrs Elizabeth Wilson
Co-opted

Vice-Chair
27/03/2017
resigned

02/07/2025
5/7NILCareers
SEND

Disadvantaged
Mr Gerald Wright
Parent
13/12/2021
resigned

18/03/2025
2/5NIL