Representation: Co‐opted

Areas of responsibility: Management and Leadership, English, Careers, Artsmark link

Pam is our Chair of Governors and has been a member of the governing body for over 25 years, initially joining the board as a staff governor. Pam has always had a passion for helping whenever possible to increase the profile of Batley Girls High School (BGHS), the achievement of students and the welfare of both students and staff. Pam hopes helping in any small way to ensure BGHS maintains a high standard of education for all students and promotes a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students and staff. Also acting as a supportive but critical friend to the Co‐Heads and Senior Leadership Team. Pam is very proud of the way our students progress and develop throughout their educational years at BGHS.

Representation: Co‐opted

Areas of responsibility: Attendance and Behaviour

Ahmed is our Vice‐Chair of Governors and has been a member of the governing body since 2015. In his role as governor, Ahmed enjoys making a positive contribution to the school community and being part of a governing body who aren't afraid to make tough decisions for the greater good. Ahmed has a strong commitment to student voice and the role of students as partners for learning. In his spare time, Ahmed enjoys reading, spending time with his family and working for and in the community.

Representation: Staff

Areas of responsibility: Whole School Data, Data Protection and GDPR

Having worked in the Data department at BGHS for over 5 years, Michelle has embraced the vast and tumultuous changes that Education has gone through in recent times, such as the return to linear exams and new specifications and have adapted the way we approach our data handling, to meet these new ways. It is this skillset and experience that makes Michelle’s contribution to the governing body invaluable. Michelle is particularly interested in the use of data to both identify trends that can initiate timely intervention or help pinpoint best practices that can be shared throughout the school and wider Trust. Michelle enjoys the various opportunities the role as staff governor brings, in particular the award ceremonies and events!

Representation: Staff

Areas of responsibility: Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Equality and Diversity

Janice has worked at BGHS for over 10 years and joined the board of governors in 2018 as she wanted to work with people who have a common goal in driving an already outstanding school forward. Having been in the science industry since she was 16, Janice’s knowledge and skillset is invaluable to board of governors. Janice has made an outstanding contribution to Science Education both in her role as Science Technician within a secondary setting and with outreach work with our primary partners. Janice is passionately committed to developing STEM careers for our young women. In her spare time, Janice enjoys baking and cake decorating and has recently bought a Ukulele!

Representation: Co‐opted

Areas of responsibility: Safeguarding, SEND and Mental Health

Jean has been a member of the governing body since 2017 and takes an active role amongst the school community as the governor link to Safeguarding, SEND and Mental Health. After a career with the NHS for 39 years, Jean spent a number of years working for the City of Westminster College as an Internal Verifier, assessing students in their workplace who were undertaking BSc Physiological Measurement. Jean joined the board of governors to support a local school and assist staff to develop students after volunteering at our neighbouring school, Windmill Church of England Primary for 17 years.

Representation: Co-opted

Areas of responsibility: Humanities, Sixth Form

Carole became one of our Parent Governors and joined the board in 2016, after attending a number of Batley Girls’ Parent Forum meetings which gave her a better understanding of the running and forward planning required at a secondary school. As a parent governor, Carole offered a different perspective and enjoyed the interaction with staff, students and parents that the role offers. After her daughter left the sixth form here she was re-elected as co-opted Governor and remains on the board today. Carole is clearly passionate about the school, its students and the local community and works hard to support the local food banks raising funds within the school.

Representation: Co-opted

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Representation: Parent

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Representation: Co‐opted

Areas of responsibility: Curriculum

Inam joined the board in 2019 and as Deputy Head in an Outstanding secondary school understands the challenges the education sector faces. With oversight of the curriculum in his own school, Inam offers invaluable advice and experience, in particular at a time of change within this area. Inam is keen for the board to continue working as a team to ensure the students and community benefit the most.