Welcome to our Governors’ section.
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of our schools. All governors are valued members of our federation and their contribution to the running of our schools is highly valued.
The Federation Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of a total of 14 governors:
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, it's key functions are to:
There are 4 committees of the governing board who keep the Governing Body informed about their delegated areas of responsibility:
The Governing Body as a whole remains responsible for all of its duties, whether delegated or not.
Meet our Team:
Sheila Marren
Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor
Committees: Strategic Committee and All 3 School Committees
Date Appointed: 17 Jan 2022
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 14/14
Natalie Kelly
Executive Headteacher
Committees: All committees
Date Appointed: 1 September 2024
Term of Office: Ex-officio foundation governor
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: N/A
Emma Wanless
Foundation Governor
Committees: Sacred Heart & St Michaels
Date Appointed: 10 Mar 2021
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: BMBC SEND Education
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 5/8
Marie-Louise Archibald
Foundation Governor
Committees: Strategic, Sacred Heart & St Michaels
Date of Re-Appointment: 4 Dec 2021
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 9/11
Melanie Joseph
Foundation Governor
Committees: Full Governing Body
Date Appointed: 19 April 2023
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 8/8
Katie Kehoe
Staff Governor
Committees: Full Governing Body
Date Appointed: 28 April 2023
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: Teacher at St Helens CPS
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 5/6
Fay Nolan
Parent Governor
Committees: Full Governing Body & St Michaels
Date Appointed: 26 October 2023
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 4/4
Laura Quinn
Foundation Governor
Committees: Full Governing Body & St Helens
Date Appointed: 24 January 2024
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3/3
Lucy Raynor
Parent Governor
Committees: Full Governing Body
Date Appointed: 9 July 2024
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 1/1
Claire Ashby
Parent Governor
Committees: Full Governing Body
Date Appointed: 10 May 2023 to 30 October 2023
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 1/1
Paul Lemon
Parent Governor
Committees: Sacred Heart & St Helens
Date Appointed: 19 Jan 2022 to 10 Oct 2023
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 2/7
Joanne Wray
Executive Headteacher
Committees: All committees
Date Appointed: 17 April 2023 to 31 August 2024
Term of Office: Ex-officio foundation governor
Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 14/14