Local Governing Body

Introduction

Welcome to the section on our website that gives you information about our Local governing body.
As a Local governing body we:

Help the school to set high standards by planning for the school’s future and setting targets for school improvement;
Keep the pressure up on school improvement;
Act as a critical friend to the school, offering the school its support and advice;
Help the school to be responsive to the needs of parents and the community and make the school accountable to the public for what it does;
Work with the school on planning, developing policies and keeping the school under review;
Exercise its responsibilities and powers in partnership with the Head teacher and staff;
Do not intervene in the day-to-day management of the school, unless there are weaknesses in the school, when they then have a duty to take action.

Being a school governor

No special qualifications are needed to become a school governor. However, if you take on this role, you will need to be interested in the work of schools, their teachers and pupils. You should also have enthusiasm for education processes.

Governors can be:

Parents – elected by parents with children on the school roll
Members of staff – elected by staff at the school
Appointees of an organisation or foundation
Co-opted/community governors – represent the school and wider community

The way in which governors are appointed or elected varies with each category. However, once appointed, all governors have the same rights, powers and responsibilities.

Worth Valley Primary School Local Governing Body Members

Chair of Governors- Helen Malt
For the last 30 years, I have taught in primary schools across Bradford. My last 7 years of teaching, before retirement, were spent as a primary Head Teacher. Prior to teaching, I worked in the financial sector. I am a wife, mother and grandma, and love spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy travelling, reading and walking. For the last couple of years I have provided extra support for children through small group tutoring sessions in a Bradford Primary School and would love to become part of the Worth Valley Local Governing Board in order that I can continue to use my skill set to support others. I am committed to undertaking any future training and look forward to being involved as much as possible with all stakeholders at Worth Valley Primary School.

Staff Governor– Julie Batey

Community Governor – Rebecca Regan
I have had experience as a parent governor when my 3 older children attended Worth Valley. My son who is 4 now attends the school. I work close to school at Staveley Court and love the children coming down to spend time with the elderly residents, it really brightens their day. I am willing to learn new skills and I am committed to helping and improving outcomes for children.

Parent Governor- Victoria Townson

My name is Victoria Townson and I am interested in the role as parent governor. My daughter Pixie attends the school in year 2. I think very highly of the school and all of it’s staff, simply because my daughter is very happy here and achieving great results in all areas of the curriculum.

A little bit about myself. I studied at South Craven School where I achieved my GCSEs & A levels. I then went on to be management of a local bakery chain for 11 years. I then had my daughter Pixie and decided I wanted to be a stay-at-home Mum and have been doing laundry for local holiday lets from home ever since .

I have recently joined Keighley College, as I intend to become an assistant teacher. I realised how much I loved teaching whilst in lockdown with my daughter, where she made significant gains.

I believe I will be able to give a new, fresh perspective to the board.

Parent Governor- Rebecca Burridge

I am a qualified social worker and my main role and experience is safeguarding children. I am confident with multi-agency working and strive to work in the best interest of the children. Within my current job role I work alongside schools and have developed a good understanding of the children’s educational needs and the expectations from a school. Working for the Bradford Trust has enabled me to understand and work with budgeting and limited resources, whilst providing the best outcome for families. I am committed to undertaking any training and I have some flexibility around my current job role to be fully committed as a parent and community governor.

Community Governor- Rebecca Heald

Governor Information 2024-2025

Governor Roles

Helen Malt	Chair of Governors
Toria Townson	SEND Governor
Julie Batey	Staff Governor
Rebecca Regan	Parent Governor
Rebecca Heald	Pupil Premium Governor
Rebecca Burridge	Safeguarding Governor

Leading Learners Governor Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct- Click here

Scheme of Delegation

Scheme of Delegation- Click here