School Governors

The Governing Body is essential to the strategic leadership of the school, working alongside the Head teacher and other senior leaders, to ensure that all statutory duties are met and management in policies, budgeting and staffing are effective and maintained to a high standard.

The governing body provides good support and challenge. They, with the head teacher, have shaped an ethos of high expectations” (Ofsted, 2019).

The Governor’s Mission Statement
 
The Governing Body at Holden Clough Community Primary School believe in providing a broad, balanced and enjoyable education through supporting and encouraging everyone within the School so that every child can achieve their full potential.

Meet our Governors

Stephen Longley

Stephen Longley - Chair of Governors

Appointed By: Appointed by GB/board

Term of Office: From 11th June 2019 to 10th June 2023

Special Responsibilities: Chair of Governors,  Member of the Pay Committee, Leadership & Management

Record of Interests: Trustee of a local Scout Group

Contact email address: stephen.longley@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

Malcolm Fletcher

Malcolm Fletcher

Appointed By: Elected by parents

Term of Office: From 21st October 2020 to 22nd October 2024

Special responsibilities, Chair of the Finance Committee, Sports & PE (Sports Premium), Pay Committee Member, Year 6 Governor

Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough

Contact email address: malcolm.fletcher@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

Ali Basharat

Basharat Ali (Ali)

Appointed By: Elected by parents

Term of Office: From 20th April 2019 to 19th April 2023

Special Responsibilities: Chair of the Curriculum & Standards Committee, Inclusion - SEN, Pupil Premium & EAL, Pay  Committee Member, Year 4 Governor

Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough. 

Current Employer: Senior Manager for NHS 

Contact email address: ali.basharat@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

Alex Mee

 Alex Mee

 Appointed By: Appointed by GB/board

 Term of Office: From 11th June 2019 to 10th June 2023

 Special Responsibilities: Achievement, Year 3 Governor 

 Record of Interests: Sister-in-law is a member of the teaching staff - Gillian Greathead

 Contact email address: alex.mee@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

Zoe Reuter

Zoe Reuter

Appointed By: Appointed by GB/board

Term of Office: From 5th September 2020 to 4th September 2024

Special Responsibilities: Training Link, Year 5 Governor

Record of Interests: Current employment - Director at Findel Education, a supplier to the school

Contact email address: zoe.reuter@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

Justin Hardy

Justin Hardy

Appointed By: Elected by parents

Term of Office: From 20th April 2019 to 19th April 2023

Special Responsibilities: Assessment, Year 1 Governor

Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough

Contact email address:justin.hardy@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

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Sarah Naz

Appointed By: Elected by parents

Term of Office: From 21st October 2020 to 22nd October 2024

Special Responsibilities: Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing, Reception Governor

Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough

Contact email address: s.shaikh@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

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Suzanne Cummings

Appointed By: Elected by parents

Term of Office: From July 2022 to July 2026

Special Responsibilities: TBC

Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough

Contact email address: suzannecummings@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

 

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Cllr Dan Costello

Appointed by: LA Governor Elected by Governing Body

Term of Office: From March 2022 to March 2026

Record of interests: Councillor Conservative Party - Ashton Hurst Ward

 

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Aimee Hollingworth

Appointed by: Elected by Staff

Term of Office: From September 2022 to September 2026

Current employer: Holden Clough Primary School

Contact email address: a.hollingworth@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk 

 

Would you like to become a Governor at Holden Clough?
There are no prerequisites required. Just a strong commitment to the School and a genuine interest in its continuing success.

If you feel you have something to offer, please contact Mr Faik Kordemir, Head teacher via the school office, or Mr Stephen Longley, Chair of Governors via email - stephen.longley@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk

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