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Longroyde Nursery & Primary School Everybody Valued, Everyone Achieves

Governing Body

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Each school in the country has a governing body made up of a group of people who are from various occupations and backgrounds, this is with a view to them all contributing a diverse range of skills and experiences to the successful running of the school. It is responsible for setting the aims and objectives for the school and agreeing monitoring and reviewing policy targets, priorities and performance. It also, in partnership with the headteacher, controls the budget.

Meet Our Governors

 

   Alison Roberts-Brandao - Chair of Governors

I have been a Governor at Longroyde Primary School since 2019, initially as a co-opted Governor, but now as the Local Authority appointed Governor, since February 2022. I have been Chair of Governors since 2023, and I am also the link Governor for SEND and Inclusion. My two children attend the school.

I am a qualified doctor and have several roles including as a GP and working in Courts which require medical expertise. These have allowed me to develop a range of skills, both organisational and strategic, which I bring to the role to support the school as it goes from strength to strength.

Daniel Smith - Vice Chair - Parent Elected

Daniel has over 20 years of experience in Contracting, Estates and project management within the public sector.  

Daniel is a chartered Electrical engineer and a fellow of the chartered management institution. With operational management and leadership roles in facilities management, capital projects & audit. Providing Specialist technical and commercial contract negotiation skills and leadership. He brings expertise in budgeting, performance monitoring and strategic planning to the governing board.  

Daniel joined the governing body in 2022 to help ensure that the school continues to deliver high-quality education and equitable opportunities for all pupils. Whilst assisting with the safe operation of the two sites, developments and school strategy. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys time with his family.  

 

 

Phillip Ross - Co-opted

 

 Having worked in the public and charity sector for nearly all my career I understand the importance of having a committed team of people supporting organisations beyond the day-to-day operation. I have been working in the Higher Education sector for over 10 years in various different roles including Project Management and Equality. I am aware of the need and the benefits of bringing together a diverse range of people with varying skills and experiences to share.                                                                                                                            I have a high regard for the power of education and the role of schools in local communities to inspire and provide purpose for their pupils and staff.  The foundations provided by schools can have a lasting impact on pupils and the communities they belong to.                  As someone who has lived in Rastrick all my life and attended what was formerly Castlefields then Longroyde and finally Rastrick High, I have always had a strong desire to see the schools in the area performing well. I am now a parent of a child who attends Longroyde Primary and being a school governor gives me the chance to use my skills and experience to work with the governing body to help shape the school’s strategy and ensure it provides the best possible care, experience and education for its pupils and staff.

 

 

Kayley Latham - Staff governor

I completed my teacher training in secondary science and maths. I worked for 9 years in a middle school as the science lead teaching across the age ranges and a range of subjects. I have a passion for inclusion and ensuring all pupils can reach their true potential so I became the school’s SENCO and completed my NASENCO qualification. I relocated to Yorkshire and became the SENCO in a two-form entry primary school, teaching across the age ranges in the mainstream classes. I have also taught within the school’s behaviour centre and then the resourced provision for pupils with autism as well as leading them. 

 

Information About the Role of School Governor and How to Become One

Governing Body 2025/2026

Name of Governor Governor Capacity Committee
Miss D Parry (Headteacher) Ex Officio Resources/Standards
Ms A Roberts-Brandao (Chair) Local Authority Resources/Standards
Mrs T Kerr Co-opted Resources/Standards
Mrs S Goodall Co-opted  Resources
Mrs K Latham Co-opted Staff Standards
Mr D Smith  (Vice Chair) Parent Elected Resources
Mr P Ross Co-opted Resources 
Mr O Winterbottom Co-opted Standards

Further Information