About the Governors

• Roles on Governing Board: Finance, Safeguarding, SEND, Well-being, Catch-up Premium, Pupil Premium, Data, Educational Visits, PE & Sports Premium
• Committees: Resources Committee, Standards & Curriculum Committee
• Date of Appointment: 23/06/2016
• Appointed By: Local Authority
• Appointment End: 19/11/2021

I have been a Governor at St Anne’s School for over six years and became Chair in 2016, after serving 2 years as Vice Chair. I have also chaired the Resources Committee for almost 5 years.

In my professional role I have 30 years experience in commercial sales mainly in the information technology sector where I worked with many educational institutions. At St Anne’s I am involved in Safeguarding and Financial matters in addition to my role as Chair, leading a committed and passionate team of Governors who have a great range of skills and attributes and are always ready to give their time and enthusiasm to focus on improving outcomes for all our school family. One of my best days as a Governor was in 2017 spent accompanying Year 6 on their trip to the Houses of Parliament.  I am passionate about giving our children extraordinary experiences alongside the very best education to prepare them for life.

I am proud of what we have achieved at the school over the past few years and excited about the future as we continue on our improvement journey.

On a personal level, I have two grown up children and a grandson.  I enjoy travelling both abroad and closer to home. My hobbies include sewing and other crafts, reading, theatre and music.

• Roles on Governing Board: Maths, Science
• Committees: Resources Committee
• Date of Appointment: 02/03/2020
• Appointed By: Parents
• Appointment End: 02/03/2024

I was appointed as a parent governor in March 2020. I sit on the Resources Committee and I am the link governor for both Maths and Science. I have two children in the school. We chose St Anne’s for the nurturing environment it provided for our children to grow and learn. I am very proud to be a part of this fantastic school!

As well as being a parent, I work part time as a psychiatrist. As such, the emotional well-being of staff and pupils alike is extremely important to me. In my spare time, I enjoy getting out in the great outdoors and walking in the countryside. We love holidaying as a family in this country and discovering the beautiful places it has to offer.

• Roles on Governing Board: RE, PSHE
• Committees: Standards & Curriculum Committee
• Date of Appointment: 19/03/2014
• Appointed By: PCC
• Appointment End: 18/03/2018 (renewed until 18/03/2022)

• Roles on Governing Board: Collective Worship, Marketing & Communications, History, Able, Gifted & Talented
• Committees: Standards & Curriculum Committee
• Date of Appointment: 20/05/2019
• Appointed By: Diocesan
• Appointment End: 19/05/2023

Reverend Rod has been Vicar of St Anne’s Edgeside since September 2003 and been involved with the school since that time. As Area Dean of Rossendale until June 2021 he has been involved in a period of huge transition. Since 2009 he has been a Trustee and active volunteer with The White Horse Project, working with young people from a base within the parish. He is also a Trustee of the Magdalene Project and a governor at Valley Leadership Academy. He is absolutely passionate about church and community.

Amanda Robertson – Foundation Governor

• Roles on Governing Board: Geography,
• Committees: Resources Committee
• Date of Appointment: 20/11/2019
• Appointed by: PCC
• Appointment End: 20/11/2023

• Roles on Governing Board: Early Years, English
• Committees: Standards & Curriculum Committee
• Date of Appointment: 28/03/2017
• Appointed By: Diocesan
• Appointment End: 27/03/2021

• Roles on Governing Board: Health & Safety, Art & DT, Marketing & Communications
• Committees: Resources Committee
• Date of Appointment: 22/01/2016
• Appointed By: PCC in 2018
• Term of Office: 21/01/2022

I have been a Governor at our fantastic school since October 2016. I’m sure that we all want the very best for our children and for them to achieve academically. Equally, we want them make friends, have fun learning, and to be happy along their journey through school. My daughter absolutely loves every aspect of school life at St Anne’s. The staff, children, and parents of St Anne’s all contribute to making our lives as governors an absolute pleasure.

My job is, Premises Manager at Haslingden High School. I do all of the practical stuff like maintenance and dealing with contractors and Health and safety. In my spare time I love spending time outdoors walking and watching football (Manchester City).

• Roles on Governing Board: ICT, Online Safety, Music
• Committees: Standards & Curriculum Committee
• Date of Appointment: 10/02/2019
• Appointed By: Staff Appointment
• Appointment End: 09/02/2023

I am the staff governor at St Anne’s. I have been a teacher at St Anne’s for over ten years and teach Reception Class as well as being one of our Assistant Headteachers. I attended St Anne’s as a child and love working here – we have an amazing school family!

I have been a governor for four years and sit on the Standards and Effectiveness Committee and the Curriculum Committee which, with my knowledge of the school and curriculum, I feel I can make the best contribution to. It has been a real pleasure to work with the Governing Board to develop our mission and vision, we are a team with great vitality! I am also link governor for Computing and Music.

At the weekend I love to take it easy in my caravan in Wales, the rest of my time is tied up with my ever growing amount of grandchildren!

• Roles on Governing Board: TBC
• Committees: TBC
• Date of Appointment: 03/03/2021
• Appointed By: Local Authority
• Appointment End: 02/03/2025

• Roles on Governing Board: Headteacher, Link Governor
• Committees: Resources Committee, Standards & Curriculum Committee
• Date of Appointment: 06/01/2014
• Appointed By: Headteacher appointment
• Appointment End: 05/01/2018 (renewed to 05/01/2022)

I began teaching in 1999 and have worked in a range of schools in Blackburn, Liverpool, Pendle and Rossendale.  In 2002, I qualified as an Advanced Skills Teacher enabling me to support others on school improvement projects through outreach work. I also spent time working as a Teaching and Learning Consultant, again with a focus on supporting schools with their school improvement journeys.

Following this, I became a Deputy Headteacher in a school with approximately 220 children on roll and I was the leader for the school in the following areas: Key Stage 2 Leader, Assessment for Learning, Foreign Languages, Healthy Schools and Student Mentoring.

I have been a Headteacher since 2009, and in post as Headteacher at St Anne’s since January 2014. Our school is a nurturing environment and is regularly commended by visitors on the ‘special feeling’ that it has. We are committed to developing the ‘whole’ child. It is a privilege to work with such a forward-thinking team who share the vision for St Anne’s – that we were made to be ‘awesome’, to be the best we can be, to live life in all its’ fullness and to make a difference.

Whenever I can, I very much enjoy being active, and I regularly swim, run, cycle and walk both for enjoyment and on a competitive level. I love to be outdoors, appreciating the beauty and wonderment of nature.