Rumworth School

Governing Board

Our Governing Board
The Governing Board of Rumworth School is totally committed in supporting the school to provide a high quality, rounded educational experience that prepares our learners for life.

Headteacher
Jennifer Dunne

Chair of Governors
Dr. Sam Fox

Vice-Chair of Governors
Lawrence Lilley

Co-Opted Governors Parent Governors Staff Governor LA Governor
Christine Bleasdale Aydin Zorlutuna Rebecca Fletcher Carol Martin
​George Lawson Margaret Bradshaw
Lorraine Ellis Jacqui Latham
Andrew Morgan  

 Declarations of Interest

Name Member Type Appointed By Business/Other Interests Financial Interests Other Governor Roles Dates and Terms of Office
Jennifer Dunne Headteacher Governing Board None None None 01/09/2023 -
Dr.Sam Fox Chair Governing Board None None None 08/11/2023 - 07/11/2027
Lawrence Lilley Vice Chair Governing Board None None None 13/12/2021 - 12/12/2025
Carol Martin LA Governor Local Authority 08/11/2023 - 07/11/2027
Rebecca Fletcher Staff Satff Election None None None 09/07/2023 - 08/07/2027
Andrew Morgan Co-Opted Governing Board        
Christine Bleasdale Co-Opted Governing Board None None None 12/05/2020 - 11/05/2024
George Lawson Co-Opted Governing Board None None None 26/11/2023 - 25/11/2027
Lawrence Lilley Co-Opted Governing Board None None None 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027
Aydin Zorluntana Parent Parent Election None None None 05/10/2022 - 06/10/2026
Margaret Bradshaw Parent Parent Election None None None 04/05/2023 - 03/05/2027
Jacqui Latham Parent Parent Election
None
None
None
26/05/2023 - 25/05/2027

 Committees and Governor Responsibilities

Name Member Type Committees Governor responsibilities/
​Link Governor Roles
Jennifer Dunne Headteacher Headteacher on all committees
Dr.Sam Fox
Chair School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Wholeschool Curriculum, English Curriculum,
​Finance and School budget planning, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children, Quality of Education, Student Progress and Attainment, Strategic Development.
Lawrence Lilley Vice Chair School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Wholeschool Curriculum, Maths Curriculum,
​Strategic Development, Child protection, safeguarding and safer recruitment.
Carol Martin LA Governor School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Rebecca Fletcher Staff School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Andrew Morgan Co-Opted School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Christine Bleasdale Co-Opted School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Professional Development and Training, Wellbeing and Mental Health, Wholeschool Pastoral Support.
George Lawson Co-Opted School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Building and Premises, Health and Safety, Professional Development and Training, Strategic Development, Preparation for Adulthood Curriculum, CEIAG Business and Enterprise, Health and Safety.
Lorraine Ellis Co-Opted School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Appraisal
Aydin Zorlunta Parent School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Building and Premises, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Margaret Bradshaw Parent School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​
Jacqui Latham Parent School Effectiveness Committee,
​Resources Committee​

Governing Board Attendance Record 2023-2024

Name Member Type 08/11/23 14/12/23 07/02/24 20/03/24 
(Postponed till 17/04/24)
Jennifer Dunne Headteacher Y Y Y Y
Dr.Sam Fox Chair Y Y Y Y
Lawrence Lilley Vice Chair Y Y Y Y
Carol Martin
LA Governor Y Apologies
Received
Apologies
Received
Apologies
Received
Rebecca Fletcher Staff Y Y Y Apologies
Received
Andrew Morgan Co-Opted N/A N/A Y Y
Christine Bleasdale Co-Opted Apologies
Received
Apologies
Received
Y Y
George Lawson Co-Opted Y
Lorraine Ellis Co-Opted Y Apologies
Received
Apologies
Received
Y
Aydin Zorlunta Parent Y Apologies
Received
Y Y
Margaret Bradshaw Parent Apologies
Received
Y Y Y
Jacqui Latham Parent Y Y Y Apologies
Received

Governing Board Attendance Record 2022-2023

Name Member Type 09/11/22 14/12/22 01/02/23 17/05/23 12/07/23
Gary Johnson Headteacher Y Y Y Y Y
Lorraine Ellis Chair Y Apologies
Received
Y Y Y
Dr.Sam Fox Vice Chair Y Y Y Y Y
Susan Bannister LA Governor Y Y Y N N
Emma Brock Staff Y Y Y Y Y
Christine Bleasdale Co-Opted Y Y Y N Y
George Lawson Co-Opted Y Y Y Y Y
Lawrence Lilley Co-Opted Y Apologies
Received
Y Y Apologies
Received
Aydin Zorlunta Parent Y Apologies
Received
Y Y Y
Sarah Catherall Parent Absent, no apologies Absent, no apologies Absent, no apologies Absent, no apologies N/A
*22/03/23 meeting rescheduled to 17/05/23 due to new Headteacher interviews