Governors

Welcome to the Governors page

The purpose of the governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at Dane Bank Primary School.

They undertake this by having a strong focus on three core strategic functions:-

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
  • Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

For more information regarding the structure, responsibilities and accountability of Governors at Dane Bank, and to see Governance documentation, please click here to go to the Changing Lives in Collaboration Trust’s website. There you will also find a record of Governor attendance at meetings. 

 

If you are interested in becoming a Governor at Dane Bank Primary please contact Steph Rhodes at CLIC Trust: srhodes@clictrust.org

 

 

Dave Pilkington

Chair of Governors

 Name Dave Pilkington
Category of Governor Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor)
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 01/06/20 -31/05/24
Position of Responsibility

Chair of Governing Body

Link Governor Role: SEND, Pupil Premium, Safeguarding

Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests Nil
Relationship with members of school staff Nil

I have always worked in education, including secondary schools, local authority and adult education. My last post before retiring was as a Deputy Headteacher in a large secondary school. I have maintained my interest in education by continuing to serve on a range of governing bodies. I was previously on Chorlton Park Primary School’s governing body, leaving in 2020 to join Dane Bank, where I am currently acting as chair. I have also been a trustee on CLIC Cooperative Multi-academy Trust since it’s inception.

 

Jenny Ferneyhough

Parent Governor

 Name Jenny Ferneyhough
Category of Governor Parent Governor
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 23/05/22 – 23/05/26
Position of Responsibility Link Governor Role: English
Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests

Nil

Relationship with members of school staff Nil

Jenny joined the governance team in May 2022 as a Parent Governor. She is also the Link Governor for English and Reading. Jenny works full-time for a local charity supporting carers and also volunteers for her local church. Jenny’s eldest two children attended Dane Bank from Reception until leaving in Year 6, and her youngest is currently in Year 4. Jenny enjoys reading, watching Queer Eye, and playing board games in her spare time.

 

Katherine McLoughlin

Parent Governor

 Name Katherine McLoughlin
Category of Governor Parent Governor
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 16/11/23- 16/11/27
Position of Responsibility Link Governor Role: TBC
Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests

Nil

Relationship with members of school staff Nil

 

 

Keith Wilde

Co-opted Governor 

 Name Keith Wilde
Category of Governor Vice Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor)
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 21/04/20 – 21/04/24
Position of Responsibility

Vice Chair of Governing Body

Link Governor Role: Wider curriculum

Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests Nil
Relationship with members
of school staff
Nil

 

 

Robert Rutt

Co-opted Governor

 Name Bob Rutt
Category of Governor Co-opted Governor
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 10/03/21 – 10/03/25
Position of Responsibility Link Governor Role: Wellbeing, Stakeholder Engagement
Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests Nil
Relationship with members of school staff Nil

Bob is a former town planner and project manager who grew up in Dane Bank and returned to the estate following his retirement in 2012. He is currently Chair of Trustees for the Denton West Community Association and Dane Bank Green Space Charity. He also finds time to chair the local Wine Circle and is a longstanding quizmaster. 

 

Jason Taylor

Co-opted Governor

 Name Jason Taylor
Category of Governor Co-opted Governor
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 31/01/22 – 31/01/26
Position of Responsibility Link Governor Role: Maths
Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests Nil
Relationship with members of school staff Nil

 

 

Laura Fletcher

Staff Governor

 Name Laura Fletcher
Category of Governor Staff Governor
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 02/02/24- 02/02/28
Position of Responsibility Link Governor Role: TBC
Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests Nil
Relationship with members of school staff Nil

Christine Beale

Staff Governor

 Name Christine Beale
Category of Governor Staff Governor
Appointing Body Dane Bank Primary School
Term of Office 05/10/21 – 04/10/25
Position of Responsibility Link Governor Role: Health & Safety
Register of Pecuniary Interests or Business Interests Nil
Relationship with members of school staff Nil

I have worked at Dane Bank Primary since the 6th March 1995. When I first started, I was employed as an NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board), working in the Nursery.  After 16 years, and gaining a Foundation degree, I moved into the main school as a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant).  From September 2023, I took up the role of Attendance Support Officer alongside my HLTA role and I love both!

Since 2004, I have also owned and managed Dane Bank Kids’ Club Ltd which offers before & after school and holiday club.

Governor Vacancy

 

We are looking to recruit additional co-opted governors (volunteers) to the Dane Bank Local Governing Committee.  No previous school governor experience is necessary as training will be provided but a commitment to support and challenge school leaders in the best interests of all Dane Bank pupils is essential. 

 

The role requires attendance at four meetings a year (Wednesday’s 16.30-18.30) where there is an expectation that governors have read the reports associated with the agenda and will ask questions of school leaders.  You would be joining a great team of seven governors, some very experienced, some newly-appointed, but all committed to the success of Dane Bank.  You would also be joining a strong multi-academy trust and would benefit from learning and development opportunities.

 

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Steph Rhodes at CLIC Trust: srhodes@clictrust.org