Welcome to our Governors Page

Our Governing Body plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting leadership, and ensuring the highest standards of education and wellbeing for all pupils. This page provides key information about our governors, their responsibilities, and how they contribute to our school community.

Who Are Our Governors?

Our Governing Body is made up of dedicated volunteers from a range of backgrounds, including parents, staff, and members of the local community. Together, they bring valuable experience and insight to help guide the school’s development.

You can find details of each governor’s role and responsibilities below:

  • Chair of Governors

  • Vice Chair

  • Parent Governors

  • Staff Governors

  • Foundation Governors

  • Co-opted Governors

 

Mrs Shaw

Headteacher

Mr Allinson

Chair of Governors - Co-opted Governor 

Mr Carter

Vice Chair of Governors - Parent Governor

 

Mrs Chamberlain 

 LA Governor

Mr Stockhill 

Staff Governor

Mr Nadeem

Parent Governor

Almondbury with Farnley Tyas Parish

Rev. Rob Savage

Foundation Governor

 

Mr Bonnell 

Co-opted Governor

Mr Woodward

Foundation Governor

Mrs McGuckian

Co-opted Governor

 

🧑‍🏫 Governor Class Links

Each of our Governors is partnered with one of our classes. They love to come and see what we do!

🎨 Class 🧑‍💼 Linked Governor
🐣 Early Years Mr. Woodward
💗Reception Rev. Savage
🧡 Orange Class Mr. Carter
💛 Yellow Class Mr. Bonnell
💚 Green Class Mr. Allinson
💙 Blue Class Mr. Nadeem
💜 Indigo Class Mrs. McGuckian
💗 Violet Class Mrs. Chamberlain

Key Documents

Governing Body Meeting Minutes

Our Governing Body works closely with the school to support our pupils, staff and wider community, as part of the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust. If you would like to find out more about the work of the Local Governing Body, copies of the final approved meeting minutes are available from the school on request. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to view these or have any questions.

Contacting the Governing Body

If you would like to contact the Governing Body or are interested in becoming a governor, please get in touch via the school office:

📍 Lowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 8JY

📧 office@lowerhousesschool.co.uk

📞 01484 226672

Becoming a School Governor

The school governors are responsible for the governance of our school. Volunteering as a school governor is a challenging but rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people in our community.

What Do Governors Do?

Governors work as a team to support and challenge the school’s leadership. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing a clear vision and strategy for the school

  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring money is well spent

  • Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of pupils

  • Engaging with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community to understand their views

What’s Involved?

To fulfil the role effectively, governors are expected to:

  • Attend regular meetings (approximately six per year)

  • Visit the school occasionally to gain insight into its day-to-day life

  • Undertake background reading and stay informed

  • Participate in induction training and ongoing development opportunities

Who Can Be a Governor?

Anyone aged 18 or over can become a school governor. Every governing body includes parent governors, and it can be a rewarding way to be involved in your child’s education.

You don’t need teaching experience — the most important qualities are:

  • Enthusiasm

  • Commitment

  • An interest in education

Skills from other areas of life, such as finance, HR, or community work, are also valuable.

 

Review date

Page last reviewed: April 2026