Governance
As part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, Tottington Primary School has its own local governing board (LGB) with high levels of earned autonomy. This is outlined in the scheme of delegation that can be viewed here.
The role of the LGB is to:
- Help the Trust achieve its strategic objective:
The Trust of choice, for children, parents and educators. A community of practice, where everyone belongs, learns and succeeds. Where every child receives a first-class education and is prepared for a future of possibilities
- Have high aspirations and ensure every child succeeds
- Work strategically to provide the highest levels of challenge and support
- Ensure the school is the best it can be
- Meaningfully engage with stakeholders and be a champion for their children, families and community
Governance is supported by the Board of Trustees, details of which can be found here.
Further information about Governance, the role of the Board of Trustees, their attendance, and the register of interests can be viewed here.
Tottington Primary Local Governing Board
Deborah Taylor
Head of School
Appointed on: 3rd July 2023
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 03/07/23 - 02/07/27
James Whitham
Community governor
Appointed on: 23rd March 2024
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 23/03/24 - 22/03/28
John Wood
Community governor
Appointed on: 23rd March 2024
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 23/03/24 - 22/03/28
Cameron Dudley
Community governor
Appointed on: 3rd July 2023
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 03/07/23 - 02/07/27
Mike Holly
Parent governor
Appointed on: 1st September 2023
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 01/09/23 - 31/08/27
Verity Hall
Parent governor
Appointed on: 9th December 2024
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 09/12/24 - 08/12/28
Bryon Forbes
Community governor
Appointed on: 1st April 2025
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 01/04/25 - 31/03/29
Historical Board Members
Joanne Ford
Parent governor
Appointed on: 2nd October 2020
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 02/10/20 - 01/10/24
Leaving date: 03/10/24
Raveena Rai
Community governor
Appointed on: 25th March 2024
Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust
Term of office: 25/03/24 - 24/3/28
Leaving date: 26/03/25
Governor Attendance
Tottington LGB Attendance 2024-2025
Tottington LGB Attendance 2023-2024
Trustee Term of Office
Lisa Gartside Term of Office 08/02/2021 - 07/02/2025
Andrew Sargeant Term of Office 07/02/2022 - 06/02/2026
Paul Heath Term of Office 18/07/2022 - 17/07/2026
Emlyn Wright Term of Office 27/03/2023 - 26/03/2027
Jayne Coleman Term of Office 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027
Lisa Littler Term of Office 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027
Trust Leadership
Michael Tonge Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Dunne Deputy CEO
Karis Schroeder Chief Financial Officer
Krystyna Forster Head of School at Fiddlers Lane
Damian Harris Headteacher at Waterloo
Stephen Holden Head of Trust Development and Partnerships
Alex Keane Head of School Prestolee
Lynsey Smith Head of SCITT
Deborah Taylor Head of School Tottington
Victoria Unsworth Headteacher of Mesne Lea Primary
Claire Woolley Head of School at Barton Moss
Gill Thornicroft Headteacher of Springside Primary
Sophie Wright Headteacher of Bowness Primary School
Susan Tickle Headteacher of Hollingworth Primary
We are currently reviewing how we collect diversity data for governors and trustees and this will be updated shortly.
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