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Message from the Chair of Governors

As Chair of Governors, I am very proud of our school and how far we have come in such a short space of time. The overall purpose of the Governing Body is to help our school provide the best possible education for all of the pupils in order to develop every child’s full potential:

Nurture, Aspire, Believe, Achieve.

The vision for our school is to create a safe, nurturing environment which enables each child to attain greatness and a lifelong love of learning. We will encourage all our children to reach their maximum potential, independently through inclusion and first hand discovery learning. We believe we are all individuals with different views, needs and aspirations; therefore all areas of the curriculum should be valued. Children learn best when they are happy and following their own interests, therefore we will ensure that they are given the opportunity to share the planning of our creative curriculum. We recognize that teamwork between staff, parents and children, working together with respect has the greatest impact on our children’s learning. We believe everyone has a place in the life of the school and our school is the heart of the community. We can make a real difference to every child in our school.

The school is growing, with more and more parents choosing Brierley. Our most recent Ofsted inspection shows that the school is rapidly improving in all areas.  We have good to outstanding teaching and inspiring leadership.

We care about the children’s education and all round development and at Brierley I firmly believe that we help all children to make the most of their potential.

In addition to our school, we have our own Nursery provision - LittleBears@Brierley which is a preschool provision for 3 year olds. We established this nursery to help us to give children a firm foundation on which to base their education; everyone here at Brierley works hard to improve the life chances for every child.

I am proud of the school and the fantastic things that are achieved by those who belong to it.

Kind regards
Mike Birchall
Chair of Governors

The governors of Brierley have a pivotal role in the strategic running of the school. All governors are volunteers and give their time freely for the good of the school and the children.


Meet The Governors

Mr Mike Birchall

Chair of Governors

Mrs Maria Wilson

Governor

My name is Maria Wilson. My main job for 36 years was as a High School Teacher of History in the West Midlands. A job which I was passionate about. On my retirement, I joined Cheshire East Council as a Clerk to Governors to continue to work in education. I currently clerk for ten schools, in the Primary and Secondary sector. This keeps my brain working. For five years I also worked in a cake shop two days per week. This enabled me to make new friends when I moved home to Cheshire.

In my spare time, I enjoy watching rugby union, embroidery, baking, reading, gardening, and walking. I am also the Chair of the Staffordshire Inter-Club Tennis League and the Honorary Secretary of the Tatton Garden Society.

Mrs Coral McIntosh

Head Teacher

My name is Mrs McIntosh. I have been here at Brierley so long that I now have the honour of teaching the children of past pupils that I taught!

As Headteacher, I can't tell you how very proud I am of our school family. It is a privilege to be part of such a fantastic community. All schools say they are special - but we really are. There really is only one Brierley and I hope you can take the time to find out a little bit more about us.

Mrs Sam Copeland

Governor

I am a graduate of Harper Adams University and I am a lecturer in Bakery Science at Reaseheath College. I am a mum of three and have an interest in special educational needs.

Mrs Stephanie Proudman

Staff Governor

Hello, I am Mrs Proudman. I am a teaching assistant and staff governor here at Brierley. I have worked here for 14 years and I feel it is part of my family.  I have worked in all key stages throughout the school and enjoy helping the children and seeing them achieve their full potential.  I am passionate in my belief that all Brierley children deserve the very best chance in their education and I am proud to be part of their learning adventures. When I am not working, I like to spend time with my two daughters, new grandson, Rory, and family; we enjoy long walks and watching our gorgeous and very playful cat, Willow. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and visiting new and interesting places.

Mr Chris Parker

Governor

I have 40 years in a financial and business background giving good experience to the governing body as a critical friend. Being a governor gives me the opportunity to support the local community and make a difference.

 

Mrs Sara Roberts

Governor

Hi I'm Mrs Roberts.  I've been a part of the Brierley family for many years and looking forward to the year ahead in Year 3 with Miss Ratcliffe. 

I enjoy reading and my favourite book I have read during my time at Brierley is ‘Charlotte’s Web’. I have a passion for baking making a wide range of novelty and birthday cakes during my down time. My favourite T.V programme is ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, I've even been lucky enough to be in the live audience on a Saturday night. 

Mr Mike Harris

L A Governor

Mike Harris is a lifelong education professional, having 37 years’ experience at all levels. After 18 years in school as a Teacher of Science, Head of Science and SLT, he was asked to join the National Strategies to develop a national pilot programme focussing on pedagogy. After 10 years on the National Strategies programme, Leading the Primary and Secondary strategy teams from 2008-2011, he remained in advisory work leading on school improvement, Learning outside the classroom and Science for a total of 23 years.  Mike also had additional contracts advising schools internationally and also working for QCA, National Curriculum Council and British Forces Germany. Mike has sat on four IEBs and five governing boards over the last 15 years. He most recently led a team of governance professionals providing services and training to 60 schools.

Mrs Laura Fletcher

Governor

Brierley Primary School Governing Body

Name

Governor Category

Additional Responsibility

Term of Office

>Start Date

 

End Date

 

Mrs C McIntosh

Headteacher

All areas

On-going

 

 

 

 

Mr M Birchall

 

Mrs M Wilson      

Chair of Governors

 

Co-opted Governor

EYFS, Health & Safety and Premium Funding 

 

Finance, Buildings & Personnel Governor + Curriculum & Standards Chair

4 Years

 

>1 Year

28.03.2022

 

18.07.2022

 

27.03.2026

 

17.07.2026

 

 

 

Mr C Parker

Co-opted Governor

Finance, Buildings, Personnel & Safeguarding 

4 Years

28.03.2022

 

27.03.2026

 

Mrs S Copeland

Co-opted Governor

Curriculum, Standards, SEND and Inclusion 

4 Years

17.07.2023

 

16.07.2027

 

Mrs S Proudman

Staff Governor

Curriculum & Standards 

4 Years

01.04.2023

 

31.03.2027

 

Mrs S Roberts

Parent Governor

Parent Liaison 

4 Years

17.07.2023

 

16.07.2027

 

Mrs L Fletcher

Mr M Harris

Co-opted Governor

LA Governor

Curriculum & Standards

Finance, Buildings and Personnel

4 Years

4 Years

25.07.2024

14.03.2024

 

24.07.2028

13.03.2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COHORT

LINK GOVERNOR

PHASE 1

LITTLE BEARS/RECEPTION

RECEPTION

MR MIKE BIRCHALL

PHASE 2

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

MRS SAM COPELAND

MR CHRIS PARKER

PHASE 3

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

MRS SARA ROBERTS

MRS LAURA FLETCHER

PHASE 4

YEAR 5

YEAR 6

MRS STEPH PROUDMAN

 

       
       
       
       
       
       

 

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