1 Corinthians 13:13

Dorothy Phillips - Chair of Governors and Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee

Foundation Governor elected by Charlesworth Independent Chapel (Top Chapel)

I am a Trustee and Deacon of Top Chapel and have been a Governor at Charlesworth School for 12 years. Since 2012 and until the COVID restrictions, I have been a weekly volunteer at the school assisting with the libraries at both sites.

I was elected Chair of Governors in September 2019 - having been Vice -Chair for three years. By profession I am a qualified Social Worker and before I opted for early retirement, I had been Head of Adult Social Care with a Local Authority for 12 years, managing a multi-million pounds budget.

As part of my role, I was responsible for numerous service and staff development projects, as well as managing staff, handling complaints and dealing with issues of abuse and safeguarding.

I was also the Adult Social Care representative on the Children’s Serious Case Review Panel and the main link person with the Local Health Authorities and Hospice. I am passionately committed to ensuring that Charlesworth School remains a centre of educational excellence for local children and an integral part of village life.

My grand-daughter is currently in Year 5 at Charlesworth School and my grandson attended the school from Year 1 until he left to go to a local secondary school

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Philip Whiston – Headteacher

I have been the headteacher of Charlesworth VC Primary School since my appointment in November 2020. This is my second headship, having being the Head of a primary school in East Cheshire for five years previously. I am passionate about delivering the best for each and every child that is part of our special community here at Charlesworth.

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Joy Wright - Foundation Governor elected by St John's Church, Charlesworth

I have lived in Charlesworth for 7 years since retirement and during that period my grandchildren who were resident here for a short period attended Charlesworth School where they were very happy My husband and I are active members of the St John's Church Family. 

 I am a Social Worker by training and practiced for many years in Hospital, Children's and Families settings. In more recent years I have worked for 'Care for the Family' - a charity working to support families in several different contexts and prior to my retirement I worked as Children and Families Worker at St James and Emmanuel Church, Didsbury. I served as a member of the Council for Scripture Union, England and Wales for 7 years until 2018.  I have also worked for CFF (Care For the Family) from 2005 to 2010.

 I feel privileged to be able to serve the staff, children and our local community as a member of the School Governing Body and am enjoying working with an already effective and excellent group of committed people.

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Kathryn Barton – Staff Governor

I have worked at Charlesworth Primary School since 2002 teaching Early Years and Year One, I am passionate about giving our children the best start to their school life, I feel privileged to be able to help develop their skills and knowledge and to encourage their enthusiasm in a safe and stimulating environment . 

I am both Deputy Head Teacher and SENCO, as well as managing our Wraparound Provision and teaching Class one.  I really enjoy the challenges these bring, I am pleased to be able to bring my experience to the Governing Committee to help our school to always improve and develop.​

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Bethany Edgar - Parent Governor

I have lived in Glossop since 2021. After visiting Charlesworth School I knew it was the right school for my four children. I love the caring, family ethos and kindness of the staff. I am currently looking after my young children but bring past experience of working as a SEN teaching assistant and children’s counsellor to the role. I became part of the governing body September 2024 and look forward to being part of it for many years. 

 

Leanne Saunders - Parent Governor

I have lived in Charlesworth with my family for 7 years and work as Technical Excellence Consultant for an international insurance company focusing on audit and governance.  My son is currently in Year 3 and has been a pupil at Charlesworth VC Primary School since Infants.  We feel very privileged to have such a wonderful, vibrant school and caring teaching staff in our village and I’m thrilled to be able to give a little back in the role of Parent Governor.