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:
- 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.
Mesne Lea Local Governing Board
|
Mrs Jacquie Russell (Chair) Community Governor |
Appointed on: 24th November 2021 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 24.11.2021 - 23.11.2025 |
|
Miss Lauren Gardner Community Governor (Vice Chair) |
Appointed on: 3rd July 2023 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 03.07.2023 - 02.07.2027 |
|
Mrs Kristina Arnold Parent Governor |
Appointed on: 9th December 2024 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 09.12.2024 - 08.12.2028 |
|
Miss Jenna Gibson Staff Governor |
Appointed on: 10.07.2025 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 10.07.2025 - 09.07.2029 |
|
Mrs Kate Santo Parent Governor |
Appointed on: 1st November 2022 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 01.11.2022 - 31.10.2026 |
|
Mr David Hartley Community Governor |
Appointed on: 9th December 2024 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 09.12.2024 - 08.12.2028 |
|
Mr Adam Leyland-Hollingworth Community Governor |
Appointed on: 9th December 2024 Appointed by: Trust Board Term of office: 09.12.2024 - 08.12.2028 |
| Mrs Victoria Unsworth | Headteacher |
Historical Board Members
Mrs Mulikat Kilori
Parent Governor
Appointed on: 13th July 2020
Appointed by: Trust Board
Term of Office: 13.07.2020 - 16.10.2024
Miss Elizabeth Reeve
Staff Governor
Appointed on: 1st September 2021
Appointed by: Trust Board
Term of Office: 01.09.2021 - 31.08.2025
Mr Steven Settle
Community Governor
Appointed on: 11th December 2023
Appointed by: Trust Board
Term of Office: 11.12.2023 - 01.10.2025
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.