As governors of Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, we are custodians not only of academic excellence and safeguarding, but also of the Christian ethos that underpins all we do. Our role is to support and challenge the school’s leadership, ensuring that every child flourishes academically, spiritually, and personally within a nurturing environment shaped by our Christian vision and values.
We have a significant responsibility, but also a great privilege: to work together in partnership with children, staff, parents, the Church, and wider community to help our school grow and thrive.
Whilst protecting and promoting the school’s Christian distinctiveness, we
Our Governing Body comprises eleven people with a blend of perspectives to produce a balanced team:
Each governor serves for a term of three years; all members are expected to abide by the NGA Governors’ Code of Conduct and have signed to this effect.
We have three Full Governing Board meetings per academic year, as well as another three joint committee meetings; all governors serve together on this joint committee.
Governors also support our school through other activities by:
Volunteering as a school governor is an excellent way to give back to your local community, so if you would like to find out more or are interested in joining us when there is a vacancy, please get in touch.
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Role |
Name |
Date appointed |
Date stepped down |
Interests to declare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chair of Governors (Foundation Governor) |
Ruth Myers |
12/04/2025 |
None |
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Vice Chair (Co-opted Governor) |
Daryl Williams |
14/05/2025 |
None |
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Foundation Governor |
Robin Trotter |
Ex-officio |
None |
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|
Foundation Governor |
Mary Harris |
02/09/2025 |
None |
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|
Parent Governor |
Zsuzsanna Panyi |
12/04/2025 |
None |
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Parent Governor |
Vacancy |
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Staff Governor |
Gill Baker |
02/12/2025 |
Employee |
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Headteacher |
Jade Wakefield |
Ex-officio |
Employee |
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Local Authority Governor |
Stephen Citynjskyj |
22/10/2025 |
None |
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Co-opted Governor |
Helen Campbell |
03/12/2025 |
None |
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Co-opted Governor |
Shirley Anne Magill |
03/12/2025 |
None |
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Local Authority Governor |
Richard Winterton |
31/12/2021? |
10/05/2025 |
None |
|
Headteacher |
Nicola Oliphant |
Ex-officio |
31/08/2025 |
Employee |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Ian Whetton |
November 2024 |
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Name |
25.09.24 |
09.10.24 |
05.12.24 |
11.12.24 |
12.02.25 |
02.04.25 |
14.05.25 |
02.07.25 |
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Richard Winterton |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
Apologies |
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Ian Whetton |
Apologies |
Apologies |
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Nicola Oliphant |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
|
Ruth Myers |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
|
Mary Harris |
p |
Apologies |
p |
p |
p |
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Daryl Williams |
p |
p |
Apologies |
Apologies |
p |
p |
p |
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|
Zsuzsanna Panyi |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
Apologies |
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|
Gill Baker |
Apologies |
Apologies |
p |
Apologies |
Apologies |
ü |
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Robin Trotter |
p |
p |
|
Name |
08.10.25 |
25.11.25 |
03.12.205 |
10.12.25 |
13.01.26 |
28.01.26 |
11.03.26 |
13.05.26 |
01.07.26 |
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Ruth Myers |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
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Daryl Williams |
p |
p |
p |
Apologies |
p |
p |
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Robin Trotter |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
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Mary Harris |
p |
p |
p |
Apologies |
p |
p |
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Zsuzsanna Panyi |
p |
p |
Apologies |
Apologies |
p |
p |
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|
Gill Baker |
p |
p |
p |
Apologies |
p |
p |
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|
Jade Wakefield |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
p |
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Stephen Citynjskyj |
Observer |
Observer |
p |
p |
p |
p |
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Helen Campbell |
Observer |
Observer |
p |
p |
p |
p |
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|
Shirley Anne Magill |
Observer |
Observer |
p |
Apologies |
p |
p |