Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

Message from the Chair of Governors

On behalf of the Board of Governors, I welcome this opportunity to briefly introduce you to the work the Governing Body undertakes to ensure that your child(ren) will receive a sound primary school education.

The Governing Body has a range of powers and duties laid down by various Education Acts. In the main, these responsibilities relate to:

• Setting targets and promoting high standards of educational achievement
• Setting the strategic framework within which the school operates
• Management of the school’s delegated budget
• Ensuring that the curriculum for the school is balanced and broadly based

Governors discharge the above responsibilities, together with many others, through a Governing Body meeting each term. These formal meetings are supplemented by a series of informal sub committee-meetings dealing with more specific issues.

Governors adopt, review and monitor a range of policies that govern the operation of the school including Health and Safety, Behaviour, Curriculum and Performance Management.

Staff, pupils, parents and governors work together to ensure that all our pupils have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

The Governing Body is, therefore, rightly proud of the achievements of the school, not only in terms of high academic results, but also in the solid foundations it provides in preparing all our pupils for the remainder of their formative education.

Our Governing Body

What is it?

All schools in England have a Governing Body which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school. A key role is to act as a ‘critical friend’: to support, to challenge, to ask questions, ultimately to represent the school community.

The Governing Body works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff and the Local Authority. Whilst the Headteacher is, of course, responsible for the day to day running of the school, the governors are involved with such things as staffing, curriculum, school buildings and finance. It ensures the school functions well and maintains the proper range of academic and social objectives.

Membership of the Governing Body includes parents, teaching staff and representatives from the local community and the Local Authority. The Governing Body meets at least once each term; additionally, there are sub-committees which meet more frequently.

• Governing Body Vision
• Code of Conduct for School Governing Bodies.pdf

 

Meet our Governors

Welcome to our Governing Body.  Below is a brief profile of our governors.

Mrs. E Hodgkinson - Chair of Governors   

I have previously been a parent Governor when my daughters attended Fulwood and Cadley.  I am now a Co-Opted Governor.

I currently run my own building and maintenance business with my husband but have previously worked as a lecturer in environmental law and conservation and as a waste management assessor and internal verifier.  I have a keen interest in sustainability and the importance of environmental education for young children and I look forward to working with the Governing Body. 

 

 

• Appointed: February 2020
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Co-opted by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests although is involved in a family property management business; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Elizabeth is Chair of Governors and is Chair of the Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Committee.

Miss J Parker - Vice Chair

I have been a Parent Governor for two years and a member of the PTA for 6 years. I currently work in Higher Education in an administrative role. I enjoy walking my dogs and spending time with my family.  I have recently taken up crochet and seem to have become a little obsessed with it so have a project on the go most of the time – I’ve even managed to make something that I can actually wear!  Being part of the school community is something I find very rewarding, and it is lovely to see that there is a happy and committed atmosphere within school which I believe is fundamental to children’s learning and wellbeing.

 

 

 

• Appointed: June 2022
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Parent governor by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Joanne is Chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee.    

Mr. J Hrycak - Vice Chair

I am a Local Authority Governor.  I spent eight years in child protection social work and five years teaching in primary schools both in the UK and abroad. I currently work at the University of Central Lancashire where I teach and look after students in a pastoral capacity. Originally from Bury near Manchester, I have lived here in Preston for over 30 years. I believe that we should always be looking to learn and be the best we can be. With that in mind, my hope is that I can bring my knowledge of what is best for our young children to school and learn something from the experience in return. I am looking forward to working with all governors and staff for the benefit of the children and the school.

 

 

• Appointed: November 2022
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Local Authority governor by Lancashire County Council
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• John is Chair of the Resources committee.

Miss F Foss

I am a Staff Governor. I have worked at Fulwood and Cadley for over five years and have taught in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.  I lead Science and Global learning across school, and have previously managed Geography. 

I have a keen interest in the importance of outdoor learning for young children and how this can have a positive effect on their mental health.  I have demonstrated strengths in working with children with complex needs. 

 

 

• Appointed: December 2017
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Staff governor by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Francesca is a member of the Teaching & Learning Committee.

Mrs. J Margerison

I am a Community Governor.  I have been associated with school for the past 24 years, firstly as a parent, then as a parent helper and in 2000 I became a member of staff.  I am currently a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) covering classes for teachers PPA sessions, illness and courses. I am subject leader for DT (Design & Technology).  I currently run Friends of Fulwood and Cadley, with the help of my colleagues and parents, which I have been involved in for over 20 years.

I look forward to working with the Governing Body and being involved in a side of the school that I have not had experience of.

 

 

• Appointed: December 2017
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Community governor by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Jo is a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee.    

 

 Mrs. J Wilson

I am a Parent Governor.  I manage properties and work at a local supermarket. I am always happy to get stuck in, supporting school with their activities through volunteering at Lunchalots and in the classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

• Appointed: November 2022
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Parent governor by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Julie is a member of the Resources Committee.

 

Mrs. G Roberts Jones 

 

       

 

 

 

 

                                                     

• Appointed: November 2022
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Parent governor by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Gemma is a member of the Resources Committee.

Miss R Clarke

I am a co-opted governor.  I currently work at a local primary school as a Year 6 teacher.  Alongside my classroom role, I lead both English and Assessment.  Over the last few years, I have completed my NPQ in Senior Leadership, which has deepened my understanding of school leadership and strengthened my commitment to making a positive impact on children's learning. As the English subject leader, I am particularly passionate about reading and writing, and I have developed a curriculum centred around high-quality, diverse texts to inspire a love of literacy in all pupils. I strongly value fostering a love of reading in children, as I believe it opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and lifelong learning. Reading is also something I truly enjoy in my own spare time. I’m passionate about driving school improvement and aspire to take on a deputy headteacher role in the future.  I hope that my own experiences and enthusiasm will benefit the school and I will also learn something from the experience in return.  I am looking forward to working with the Governing Body.   

• Appointed: March 2025
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Co-opted governor by Fulwood and Cadley.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Rebecca is a member of the Teaching & Learning Committee.

Mrs. A Kulbaki 

I am a co-opted Governor.  I am also a former pupil and my Mum, Jean Saul, was a teaching assistant at the school for over 30 years. I taught French for many years at Fulwood Academy and at Cardinal Newman College. I have recently retired and am keen to have a voluntary role which is still rooted in education. I am hoping that my experience as a classroom practitioner and as a teacher-trainer will be of benefit to the school. I am looking forward to working with the Governing body. 

 

 

 

• Appointed: April 2025
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Co-Opted Governor by Fulwood and Cadley
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.

Miss E Thompson

I am a parent governor; I currently have 3 children that attend the school.  

I work within Business Intelligence for the NHS.  Aside from analysing data I have a strong interest in the mental health of not just children but the whole school family.  

I am a trained Mental Health First Aider and am proud that my son is a Wellbeing Warrior within school.  In my spare time I love to be creative, something which I find supports my own mental health.

 

 

• Appointed: September 2024
• Term of Office: 4 years
• Appointed as a Parent Governor by Fulwood and Cadley
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.