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Governance

As part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, Fiddlers Lane 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:

  1. 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

  1. Have high aspirations and ensure every child succeeds
  2. Work strategically to provide the highest levels of challenge and support
  3. Ensure the school is the best it can be
  4. 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. 

Prestolee Local Governing Board

Chair - Mrs Melanie Larkin

Community Governor 

Appointed on: 10th July 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust 

Term of Office:  10.07.2025 - 09.07.2029

Mrs Sam Mead 

Community Governor 

Appointed on: 1st May 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust 

Term of Office: 01.05.2025 - 30.04.2029

 

 Miss Shantay Roberts 

Community Governor 

Appointed on: 9th December 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust 

Term of Office: 09.12.2024 - 08.12.2028

 Mrs Siobhan Lever 

Staff Governor 

Appointed on: 16th December 2019

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School 

Term of Office: 16.12.2023 - 15.12.2027

 

 Mrs Alex Keane 

Head of School 

Appointed on: 5th Jan 2016

Appointed by: Ex-Officio 

Term of Office: 5.01.2016 - 

 Mrs Michelle Brookes

Parent Governor 

Appointed on: 28th March 2022

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School 

Term of Office: 28.03.2022 -  27.03.2026

 

Vice-Chair -  Mr Richard Mills 

Community Governor

Appointed on: 12th July 2021

Appointed by: Trust Board 

Term of Office: 12.07.2021 - 11.07.2025

 Miss Lisa Ryder

Support Staff Governor 

Appointed on: 10th July 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School 

Term of Office: 10.07.2025 - 09.07.2029

 

Clerk to the Governing Board:            Mrs Vikki Semple 

Historical Board Members:

 Chair - Mrs Rachel Bent 

Community Governor

Appointed on: 12th December 2018

Appointed by: Trust Board 

Term of office: 12.12.2022 - 11.12.2026

 Vice Chair - Mrs Teri Hughes 

Parent Governor 

Appointed on: 18th June 2021

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School 

Term of Office: 18.06.2021 - 17.06.2025

 

 Mr Andrew Newton 

Community Governor 

Appointed on: 25th March 2024

Appointed by: Trust Board 

Term of Office: 25.03.2024 -  24.03.2028

 Mrs Victoria Haven 

Community Governor 

Appointed on: 8th July 2024

Appointed by: Trust Board 

Term of Office: 8.07.2024 -  23.10.2024

 

 Mr Philip Evans 

Community Governor

Appointed on: 13th July 2020

Appointed by: Trust Board 

Term of Office: 13.07.2020 - 12.07.2024

 

 

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust 

Members: 

Bill Barclay:                                      Appointed 16/01/17

Sheryl Farnworth:                           Appointed 26/01/17

Stuart Fox:                                       Appointed 20/01/20

Kelly Macadam:                               Appointed 01/07/19

Scott Patton:                                    Appointed 01/07/19

Terms of Office of Trustees

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.

Please click here to view the Prestolee Multi Academy Trust website. 

Prestolee LGB Attendance

Supporting Documents

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust

Prestolee Trust is a thriving, ambitious Trust of diverse schools that focuses on training and collaboration to build a culture of excellence. We believe that creating a foundation of highly skilled, motivated teachers is the best way to nurture our children and contribute to our schools' wider communities.

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