Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Full Name  

Type of Governor

Appointed by

Date of

Appointment

Term of Office

End date if applicable

responsibilities

Register of Interests

Frances Clark

Ex-Officio

31/08/21

01/09/25

n/a

Andrew Charlwood

Chair

27/02/2020

26/02/2024

Complaints

n/a

Maria Cabry

Vice-Chair

14/07/21

13/07/25

Child protection 

safe guarding

n/a

Claire Hill

Staff Governor

31/08/19

01/09/23

n/a

Fr Dennis Cassidy

Foundation Governor

01/10/2020

30/09/2024

RE

RSE

Director at St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust- ongoing

Ann Probert

Foundation Governor

18/06/21

17/06/2024

Pupil premium

Sports premium

n/a

John Lightfoot

Foundation Governor

16/04/19

01/09/22

Governor training

Health and safety

n/a

Indra Harrison

Parent Governor

01/09/21

01/09/24

EYFS

Wellbeing (pupils and Staff)

n/a

Kathryn Law

Parent Governor

01/09/21

01/09/24

Attendance

Equalities

n/a

Fr Dennis Cassidy

 Chair :  Mr. A. Charlwood

As Chair of Governors my role is to offer support and encouragement to Ms Clark and the school leadership team, while also challenging them to keep making our school better so that all the children benefit from an excellent, safe and caring learning environment. I am an experienced school governor, having recently completed 14 years as a governor of a primary school in East Leeds (including five years as Chair).

Originally from ‘down south’, I’ve lived in Leeds for 18 years and in the parish for the last 11 years. My two children are pupils at the school. I work at the University of Leeds as Professor of Human Resource Management. The combination of having two young children, a busy job and the responsibilities of Chair of Governors means that I often have a slightly harassed look on my face, but if you see me dropping off or picking up my kids or at Mass on a Sunday, please don’t let that put you off coming over, saying hello and talking or asking question about the school! You can also contact me by email via the Clerk to Governors:  joanne.raines@leeds.gov.uk

Headteacher: MISS f cLARK

I am delighted to be the head of Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School and look forward to working with pupils, parents and staff in the years ahead.

I believe strongly that all children should enjoy their learning and have high expectations of what they can achieve so that they can succeed in the future. This is only successful when school and parents work in true partnership together.

Foundation Governor:  Mrs. M. Cabry

 I was born and brought up in this parish and I am actively involved in many aspects of parish life. In addition to this role as a Foundation Governor, I am a Parish Catechist and a Minister of the Eucharist.

Having worked in schools across the Diocese of Leeds for 38 years, I recently retired as the Head Teacher of a Catholic primary school.

Since retiring, I have become a grandparent which has reignited my deep interest in Catholic education. I hope that this interest, coupled with my vast experience, will help and support the staff and children at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School.

Foundation governor: mr.j. lightfoot

As a parent of the school I am delighted to be a Foundation governor. My aim is to ensure that all children at IHOM receive an outstanding education and see learning as a lifelong desire.

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR: Mrs. A. Probert

I have twin boys in year one, who are growing up quick and very much enjoying their school days. I believe strongly in the value of education, as the foundation for dreams and the means to achieve them.

When not refereeing a busy household, I’m a chartered accountant with over 10 year’s experience of advising businesses on their financial strategy; helping achieve the best outcomes for the money available. Combined with a degree in business administration and educational studies, I have a variety of skills and experience to contribute.

I’m committed and keen to participate actively in the life of our school and church; you may have seen me as a regular reader at mass on Sunday. I’m a ‘people person’, very approachable and will work hard on behalf of fellow parents to ensure our school settles for nothing less than the best start in life for all our children.

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR Fr. Dennis Cassidy 

Teacher Governor: MrS. C.Hill

 I have been Deputy Head at IHOM since 2010.  My priority as a Governor to ensure that IHOM faces the challenges of education in the 21st Century proactively. 

parent governor: MRS. K .LAW

PARENT GOEVRNOR: MRS. i. HARRISON