Part of the Learning in Harmony Trust

"In the Learning in Harmony Trust, we work in harmony to achieve excellence for all. We live and breathe our values and focus on doing things the right way, providing the perfect environment for all our children to flourish and succeed. And with a diverse range of schools in two contrasting locations, we offer a unique opportunity for professionals looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a supportive, creative and forward-thinking environment."
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Upton Cross Primary School

SCHOOL GOVERNORS

Governors are the strategic leaders of our schools and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education. The core purpose of the Governing Body is to take an active role in both challenging and supporting the school ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

Upton Cross has a large and thriving Governing Body who are dedicated to the school and are effective in helping define the strategic direction of the school and questioning and challenging to ensure excellent practice across all areas of school development.

As in other multi-academy trusts, our Local Governing Body is accountable to Trust Directors and plays a fundamental advisory role to this higher Board. For more information about the Learning in Harmony Trust’s governance structures, please visit the dedicated Trust page on our website. 

 

 

The following is a list of governing body members and their area of responsibility.

The Chair of Governors, Ms. Dalley can be contacted via the school office at either of our sites. 

Name

Position

End of Term

Ashley Eastwood

Trustees Representative (TLG Link)

n/a

Charlotte Moore

Headteacher

n/a

Brenda Dalley

Co-opted Governor, Chair

14.11.2025

Carl Sutcliffe

Co-opted Governor

30.06.2028

Oyin Baikie

Co-opted Governor, Vice Chair

03.12.2027

Helen Lumu

Staff Governor

05.10.2026

Tabraiz Chaudri

Parent Governor

09.3.2027

Uduak Henshaw

Parent Governor

09.3.2027

Lina Hussain 

Co-opted Governor

29.6.2027

Emily Martindale

Co-opted Governor

19.11.2027

Hadi Choudhury

Co-opted Governor

19.11.2027

Former Governors (Departures in the Last 12 Months)

Name Role Date of Resignation or Departure

Meghana Joy

Co-opted Governor 01.07.2024

Amanda Graham

Staff Governor

Term ended 02.12.2024

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