You can read more documents relating to our Governing body over on our Governance page:
Governance Page
November 2023
Do you want to contact our governors? You can phone either school office, or they have a dedicated email address: harrisgoughgovernors@gmail.com
Governor Equality Statement.docx
Code of Conduct
Name |
Governor Category & term of office |
Curriculum Link |
Declaration of Business Interest |
Relationship to staff or governors |
David Appleyard
Chair of governors![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/David-Appleyard-Foundation-300x300.jpeg) |
Foundation Autumn 2025 |
EYFS |
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Janice Donoghue Vice Chair of govs ![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Jan-D-Governor-200x300.jpg) |
Foundation Spring 2025 |
SEND |
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Rev. Adam Clayton Ex-officio
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/governor-photo-rev-clayton-294x300.jpg)
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Foundation Spring 2025 |
RE/Worship & PSHE
safeguarding and well-being |
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Rev. Linda Cox Ex-officio
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Rev-Linda-Cox-2.png)
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Foundation Spring 2025 |
RE/Worship & PSHE |
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Michelle Hillidge
![](https://www.baschurchprimary.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mrs-M-Hillidge-Deputy-Head.jpg)
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Foundation May 2025 |
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Oliver Jones
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Oliver-Jones-2-Foundation-gov-203x300.jpg)
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Foundation Jan 2027 |
Creative Arts |
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Wendy Lowdon
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wendy-Lowden.webp)
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Local Authority 2026 |
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Cathy Cooke |
Foundation
2025 |
English |
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Callum Whyte
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/630.bmp)
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Staff
Oct 2027 |
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Mr Simon Monk
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WhatsApp-Image-2020-10-20-at-14.15.38-300x290.jpeg)
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Parent
Autumn 2024 |
Maths |
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Mrs Gemma Harrop
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gemma-Harrop-429x600.jpg)
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Parent
2025 |
English |
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Mr Simon Ansell
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG-20240119-WA0001-585x600.jpg)
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Foundation
2027 |
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Clare Williams Ex-officio
![](https://myddleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Clare.jpg)
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Executive Headteacher 2025 |
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Ex-Husband web designer for school website |
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Rev. Adam Clayton also sits on the Governing Body of Newhampton Federation.
Rev Linda Cox also sits on the Governing Body of Weston Lullingfields Primary School.
Pupil Support Committee:
Chair: Rev Adam Clayton
Clerk: Emily Birch
Jan Donoghue
Clare Williams
Michelle Hillidge
Callum Whyte
Sub-Committees
Pupil Discipline, Complaints, Admissions
Chair
Clerk
Finance, Resources, H&S and Premises Committee:
Chair: Simon Monk
Clerk: Nicky Fox
David Appleyard
Cathy Cooke
Clare Williams
School Business Manager (no voting rights)
Sub-Committees
Staff Discipline/Dismissal, Salaries, Performance Management and Employment, Extended Schools Issues
Chair
Clerk
Standards & Curriculum Committee:
Chair: Gemma Harrop
Clerk: Emily Birch
Michelle Hillidge
Clare Williams
Linda Cox
Cathy Cooke
Wendy Lowdon
Simon Ansell
Sub-Committees
Appeals (inc Staff Discipline/Dismissal and Pupil Discipline)
Chair
Clerk