Governors
Message from the Chair of Governors
Governors meet on a regular basis to discuss progress of the school and to consider new policies and regulations that need to be introduced. A number of Governors have specific responsibilities in a particular area or department within school and they will visit their respective area/department and report to the Full Governors on a termly basis. Governors also play an active role in school celebrations and performances
Meet our Governors
Mrs Nicky Cooper
Co-opted Governor
Nicky studied Natural Science at Cambridge University, graduating in 1976. She is a public finance accountant and has held a variety of finance director roles in the NHS. Now retired she lives in Bridgnorth.
Mrs IIona Wyld
Co-opted Governor
"I am married and have two children one of which is in Year 7 at The Wordsley School. I feel passionately about education and believe every child has the right to a good education as this is critical to their later life achievements. My experience in already being a governor at my son's primary school together with the skills and knowledge I have gained during my time working for myself being both practical and financial will help me in my role as parent governor."
Mr Ian Grosvenor
Co-opted Governor
"I work as a Principal Accountant for the local authority which provides me with a wide range of transferable skills that help me in my role as a governor. I am married with two children, both of whom attended The Wordsley School and they thoroughly enjoyed their experience as pupils. I believe my professional background along with my personal experience as a parent gives me a well balanced approach to being an effective school governor. My personal interests include photography and hill walking."
Mr Peter Harrington
Co-opted Governor
"Although retired now, I have taught and led in schools for a number of years. I have experience in budgets and data. I am also a Governor in a local primary school."
Mr John Bradshaw
Co-opted Governor
"I am a retired IT manager with previous experience as a school governor and a current volunteer business adviser for a charity providing student business training. I am keen to use this experience to contribute towards the continued success of the school as a member of the governing body."
Dr Melvyn Kershaw
Parent Governor
"Although largely retired I have worked in education for a number of years. As a teacher and leader in schools, colleges and the Department for Education. I live locally in Stourbridge."
Mr Darren Adams
Co-opted Governor
"I am a co-opted governor with my children attending The Wordsley school. I live locally and work in the field of IT. I have been involved in various aspects of challenging the school, including performance management of the Headteacher."
Mr Andrew Barnard
Parent Governor
Parent Governor Term Ends: 08 Nov 2024
Mrs Charlotte Price
Parent Governor
Parent Governor Term Ends: TBA
Link Governor – Training & Development
Parent Governor
Co-opted Term Ends: 18 May 2027
Mrs Victoria Baker
Parent Governor
Parent Governor Term Ends: 4 September 2027
Mrs iMELDA gILHOOLEY
I’m a retired Secondary School Assistant Head Teacher, married with four adult children.
I was originally PE trained and then moved to work with children with additional needs, working in both Sandwell and Dudley Secondary Schools. I have been a primary school governor for more than 30 years and am Chair of Governors in a local primary school
In my own time I play golf, badminton and I am a member of a U3A french conversation group. I also enjoy all sorts of textile work.
I am looking forward to supporting The Wordsley School over the next four years.
LA – Governor
Parent Governor Term Ends: 18 March 2028
Mrs Sheryl Nicklin
Co-opted Governor
Parent Governor Term Ends: 18 March 2028
Terms of Reference
Please see our Terms of Reference for our Governing Body below. This includes:
- Background to the Governing Body
- Meeting Details
- Responsibilities
For details of our committees, please see link below.
