Governance at Whickham
The Governing Body
The Governing Body is enthusiastic and active and they bring a wide range of experiences and skills derived from their diverse employment in commerce, industry and education. You can read more about them on the Meet our Governors Page
| Governor Name | Date of appointment | Term of office | Date of stepping down if relevant | Type of governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban, Sasha (Chair) | 28.10.19 | 4 years | Appointed by Members |
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| Berry, Kevin | 23.06.21 | 4 years | Appointed by Members |
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| Brain, Malcolm | 29.03.21 | 4 years | Co-Opted | |
| Brown, Adam | 14/06/22 | 4 years | Appointed by Members | |
| Crabtree, Mark (VC) | 01.09.19 | 4 years | Appointed by Members |
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| Gabel, Rachael | 17.2.23 | 4 years | Parent governor | |
| Haigh, Steve | 01.09.20 | Associate Member | Associate Member | |
| Hewison, Tony | 01.09.19 | 4 years | Appointed by Members | |
| Hewitson, Clare | 17.2.20 | 4 years | Parent governor appointed by election | |
| Lambert, Mark | 17.2.23 | 4 years | Parent governor | |
| McLeod, Vicki | 04.02.20 | 4 years | Appointed by Members | |
| Pears Melanie | 07.03.22 | 4 years | Appointed by Members | |
| Scott, Sian | 01.09.22 | 4 years | Staff governor | |
| Simpson, Laura | 01.09.22 | 4 years | Parent governor | |
| Turnbull, Fraser | 01.09.20 | HT | Headteacher (Ex officio) | |
| Wilson, Tony | 01.09.19 | 4 years | Appointed by Members |
Members of the Trust
As an Academy, Whickham School is overseen by our Academy Board.
- S Ban
- L Levy
- D Murphy
- M Pears
Further Information
- Remit of Governors
- Remit of Members of the Trust
- Whickham School Governors Register of Pecuniary Interests
- Whickham School Governors Attendance
Interested in becoming a School Governor?
Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role which gives you the chance to make a real difference to young people. If you think you’ve got what it takes we’d love to hear from you!
We’re particularly interested in those who have a background or skills in marketing/PR, education/inspection, procurement and Health & Safety.
