Governance

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 Chair of Local Governing Body    

Carole is an education consultant working with schools and academies across both the primary and secondary age ranges providing support and training for staff and governors.   Previously, she was a secondary Headteacher and Local Leader of Education working in several local authorities. She is also an experienced Chair of Governors.   

She remains passionate about education for children and young people of all ages particularly those in greatest need.  In February 2019, Carole was delighted to join the Governing Body at Padgate as the school is committed to providing the very best opportunities for all its students so that they flourish and develop their potential. 

Inclusion is at the heart of the school ethos and she has welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Padgate ‘team’ of staff and governors who are working hard to ensure the school’s success.   Outside of education, Carole has a daughter with whom she shares a keen interest in horse riding. One thing she has learned the hard way is that when you fall off, you have to get back on! 

(Ex-officio) Principal

I am delighted and proud to welcome you to Padgate Academy. We are a fully inclusive secondary academy in North Warrington.

The school benefits from being part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). At Padgate we are unswervingly committed to serving the local community through provision of a first-class education for all students. 

We are also committed to providing all students at the academy with a rich and ambitious curriculum offer enabling them to acquire the high-level knowledge that allows them to be successful during their time at the academy, as well as prepared to meet the demands of what comes next.

During the time students are at the academy, they are also able to supplement the rich academic curriculum with opportunities to develop their creativity, character, and leadership. We believe that these aspects of education are fundamental to developing the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to enable them to thrive. These aspects of school life are brought together in our CAS programme (creativity, activity, and society) which provides opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, and expression, and enables them to make a positive contribution to society beyond the classroom.

A as school we also believe in the importance of our students demonstrating good manners, showing respect, and demonstrating kindness in all they do. Students are also expected to always have a positive attitude to their learning. These things underpin our school culture and ethos and are celebrated as part of our comprehensive rewards system. We are proud of our caring pastoral support and want all students to feel happy, safe, and supported during their time here.

Visitors to the school often comment on the positive relationships at the school as well as the warm and supportive learning environment. All these aspects of school life are encapsulated in our school motto ‘Proud to be Padgate’.

Thank you for your continued support.

  Governor

Appointed by foundation/Trust

Gail has lived in the Warrington area for 30 the last years. 

Until recently, she worked as a Finance and Site Manager for the Analytical Instruments division of General Electric.

In her earlier career, she worked within the NHS as a Senior Radiographer / Sonographer.  

Gail is a member of Beamont Collegiate Academy’s Governing Body and has a particular interest in attainment and achievement and pupil premium. 

 Governor

Elected by parents

Lifelong resident of Warrington, currently residing in Fearnhead and working for 25+ years in the National Civil Nuclear Industry, based in Birchwood.

Particularly keen to encourage interest in, and development of, local Young People in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects and am an active STEM Ambassador.

Elected as Parent Governor in 2020 and have filled various link roles since, currently acting to support Health & Safety and Buildings & Operations alongside providing a voice for Parents on the Local Governing Board.

Fulfil a number of Roles with the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), particularly around Education and Development, including being a member of the Academic Accreditation Committee (Further and Higher Education) and also as an End Point Assessor for Apprentices.

Also keen to promote sport and healthy lifestyles in Young People and am a Member of Rylands Sharks RLFC Committee and a Junior Coach.

Parent Governor

Elected by Governing Body

I am pleased to of been elected as the new parent Governor of Padgate Academy in 2023, I am also the governor at St Margarets Primary School. My passion is to enthuse aspiring students to achieve their best during their school years. 

Fortunately, I can continue my passion, at my day job where I work with the Institute of Physics to deliver key messages of diversity and inclusion in STEM and helping to share the message that anything is possible. 

My other interests include, learning British Sign Language and working with local organisations to help families in need.