Our Governors
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 BirchallChair of Governors |
Mrs Maria WilsonGovernor 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 McIntoshHead 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 CopelandGovernor 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 ProudmanStaff 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 ParkerGovernor 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.
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Mrs Sara RobertsGovernor Hi, I'm Mrs Roberts. I've been a part of the Brierley family for many years and I'm looking forward to the year ahead in Year 3 with Miss Ratcliffe. I enjoy reading and my favourite book that 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 HarrisL 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 FletcherGovernor |
Brierley Primary School Governing Body
Name |
Governor Category |
Additional Responsibility |
Term of Office |
>Start Date |
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End Date |
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Mrs C McIntosh |
Headteacher |
All areas |
On-going |
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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 |
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27.03.2026
17.07.2026 |
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Mr C Parker |
Co-opted Governor |
Finance, Buildings, Personnel & Safeguarding |
4 Years |
28.03.2022 |
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27.03.2026 |
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Mrs S Copeland |
Co-opted Governor |
Curriculum, Standards, SEND and Inclusion |
4 Years |
17.07.2023 |
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16.07.2027 |
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Mrs S Proudman |
Staff Governor |
Curriculum & Standards |
4 Years |
01.04.2023 |
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31.03.2027 |
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Mrs S Roberts |
Parent Governor |
Parent Liaison |
4 Years |
17.07.2023 |
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16.07.2027 |
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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 |
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24.07.2028 13.03.2028
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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 |
