Governors
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Jonathan BellPrincipal (Ex-Officio Governor)
Jonathan Bell
Appointed by trustees: 01/09/2020
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Ashley TravisCo-Opted Governor (Chair)
Ashley Travis
Date of appointment: 13/05/2025
Term of Office: 13/05/2025 - 12/05/2029
Appointed by Trustees
Ashley is currently Vice Principal at The Hathershaw College and has worked there as a Senior Leader for over 15 years. He previously led a variety of areas such as SEND, pastoral care (behaviour, attendance, rewards, student voice), safeguarding and student wellbeing as senior mental health lead practitioner.As Vice Principal, he currently provides leadership of achievement and standards across the College, leading their strategic approach towards Literacy, Pupil Premium, Digital Strategy, CEIAG (Careers Education, Information and Guidance), and Parental Engagement.
Ashley is proud to continue teaching Geography and to encourage students to gain an understanding and appreciation of both the human and physical world around them.
Ashley feels privileged to be serving as Chair of Governors at Werneth Primary School.
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Jane HodgsonCo-opted Governor (Vice Chair)
Jane Hodgson
Date of appointment: 01/02/2019
Term of Office: 01/09/2022 - 01/09/2026
Appointed by Trustees
Jane initially worked in industry after leaving school with a background in business and finance, but then returned to education and gained a BA(Hons) degree in Primary Education with QTS. She has taught for many years and was a governor for 6 years. She has taught across Key Stage 1 & 2, leading in Art & Design, SEND, Literacy, and Looked After Children, and was Key Stage 2 leader. At present she is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and more recently has become the GDPR champion in school. Jane is currently a Deputy Head Teacher at a school in Rochdale, and works closely with the Governing Body in her role on the Senior Leadership Team.
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Jacqueline HodgkissCo-opted Governor
Jacqueline Hodgkiss
Date of appointment: 10/12/2024
Term of Office: 10/12/2024 - 09/12/2028
Appointed by Trust Board
Jackie previously worked at Werneth Primary School for nearly 40 years and served as a Governor for over 15 years. She is proud to be part of this wonderful community and feels privileged to have worked with and supported many families over the years. Most of her time at Werneth was spent working in Early Years, an area which remains a passion for her. She has trained as an Early Language Lead Practitioner and a REAL practitioner. Jackie was formerly Assistant SENDCO and Deputy Safeguarding Lead. She is a trained Trauma Informed Mental Health Practitioner and a Youth Mental Health First Aider. She is also the proud mum to two sons who were both former pupils at Werneth Primary School and OSFC . -
Samaya JavedParent Governor
Samaya Javed
Date of appointment: 09/12/2023
Term of Office: 09/12/2022 - 09/12/2026
Elected by Parents
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Alya YousafParent Governor
Alya Yousaf
Date of appointment: 15/11/2022
Term of Office - 15/11/2022 - 15/11/2026
Elected by Parents
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Rob LoganCo-Opted Governor
Rob Logan
Date of appointment: 17/10/2023
Term of office: 17/10/2023 - 17/10/2027Appointed by TrusteesRob is the Senior Vice Principal at The Hathershaw College and for the last decade, his main priority has been to achieve the delivery of a rich, broad and balanced curriculum, alongside the leadership of the pupil premium strategy and assessment recording and reporting systems.
Rob is proud to continue teaching Geography and being able to support both students and families by improving outcomes within Oldham and helping young people from our community progress onto further and higher education.
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Rhea AbrahamsCo-opted Governor
Rhea Abrahams
Date of appointment: 17/06/2024
Term of office: 17/06/2024 - 16/06/2028Appointed by trustees
Rhea currently works with the University of Manchester on the Future Leaders Graduate Programme and is gaining invaluable practical knowledge within the domain of Higher Education.
She holds an MSc in Organisational Psychology and a PGCert in Higher Education. She currently works in Special Corporate Projects in the university's Finance department and has previously held positions in Strategic Change and as an Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) coordinator.
She is passionate and eager to contribute to Werneth Primary school, leveraging her expertise to support the school's mission and enhance the educational experience for all students. -
Sarah TomlinsonStaff Governor
Sarah Tomlinson
Date of appointment: 10/07/2024
Term of office: 10/07/2024 - 09/07/2028
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Daniel LuntStaff Governor
Daniel Lunt
Date of appointment: 11/03/2025
Term of office: 11/03/2025 - 10/03/2029
Elected by school staff
Meeting Attendance 2025-26
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Ashley Travis |
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Alya Yousaf |
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Samaya Javed |
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Rob Logan |
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Meeting Attendance 2024/25
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Multi Academy Trust Status
Werneth Primary School is part of The Pinnacle Learning Trust along with Oldham Sixth Form College, The Hathershaw College, Broadfield Primary School and Alexandra Park Junior School. Governance information on the Trustees and Members of the Pinnacle Learning Trust can be found on the PLT website or at the Get Information About Schools website.
The chair of The Governing Body for Werneth Primary School is Ashley Travis. Should you need to contact him please telephone the school on 0161 770 5333; alternatively you are able to email for The Chair of Governors' attention to: info@wernethprimary.org.uk
Registered Office
The Pinnacle Learning Trust
Union Street West
Oldham
England
OL8 1XU
Company Number: 07687135
Tel : 0161 287 8000
Trust registered in England & Wales

