Meet the Governors
Who are school governors?
Governors can be parents, staff at the school, residents or representatives of local organisations. They don’t need to be an expert - what’s really important is that they have energy, enthusiasm, time and a real desire to help provide children with the best possible education. To support new governors, we provide training from the local authority and a mentor. This short video provides more information.
Our Governing Body
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Chair of Governors - Mrs A Barrow I started my Governor ‘life’ at Buckshaw Primary as a parent governor when my children attended the school. They thoroughly enjoyed school life, the staff, the other pupils, the work and all the other activities which school provided, and I can say, hand on heart, that they thrived here at Buckshaw. My working background has always been in accounting and finance within a manufacturing environment and not education, which I believe allows me to view the school’s strategic position with a different set of eyes. As a governor, I am passionate in supporting Buckshaw to grow and thrive to be the best primary school it can be in all aspects of school life. |
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Vice Chair of Governors - Ms K Forrester I joined the Governing Body in August 2023. During this time I have been involved in the recruitment process for senior members of staff and am the school's Wellbeing Governor. I was elected Vice-Chair of Governors during the Spring Term of 2026. |
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Local Authority Governor - Mr F Nelson After a long career in school finance and experience in a variety of schools across the North West, it is a pleasure to work with a happy and ambitious school such as Buckshaw Primary School. I come into school most weeks to listen to the children read and provide support as a volunteer on many of the school trips. |
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Co-opted Governors Mr J McAndrew I'm John McAndrew, and I have lived in Astley Village for around 45 years. I am married to Jacqueline, and we have three children, all of whom attended Buckshaw Primary. We also have six grandchildren, two of whom live in Chorley, two, in Middleton, and two in Brussels. I spent my last 28 years of employment at Astley Park School, Chorley: twelve as Deputy and sixteen as Headteacher, and have been retired since 2009. |
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Mrs Rachel Taylor-McDaid
Mrs Alison Sharples |
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Mr R Turner I have been coming into Buckshaw Primary School for a number of years listening to the children read twice a week. In January 2024 I joined the Governing Body and became a member of the Curriculum & Standards Committee which I attend on a termly basis. |
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Mr M Babcock I have worked at Buckshaw Primary School since 2010 as a teacher in KS2 and am now the Assistant Headteacher with overall responsibility for KS2 and the Curriculum. I have been a Co-opted Governor for the past 6 years.
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Staff Governor Mrs A Catterall |
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Parent Governors Mrs Z Horrocks |
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Our Committee Members
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Appraisal & Pay Committee |
Curriculum & Standards Committee | Resources Committee |
| Mrs A Barrow | Mrs K Jones (Chair) | Mrs A Barrow (Chair) |
| Mrs K Jones | Mr M Babcock | Mrs S Price |
| Mr J McAndrew | Mrs S Price | Ms K Forrester |
| Mr J McAndrew | Mr F Nelson | |
| Mr R Turner | Mrs Z Horrocks | |
| Mrs A Catterall |
Governing Body Declarations of Interest
Mr F Nelson - employs the school cleaner.
Mr M Babcock - partner employed by the school.