Governance

The Role of the Governor

The role of the school governor is wide ranging but essentially is concerned with the strategic direction of the school, the appointment of key staff and the financial security of the school. The attached document, which is intended for new governors, gives a range of background information on the respective roles of governors and staff, in particular, the headteacher. There are a number of hyperlinks within it which will give you access to other sources of information which will be more detailed.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor at Standish please contact the Chair of the Governors who will be able to explain to you what vacancies are likely to arise.

If you are interested in becoming a governor at other schools in Wigan, please contact the council’s Governor Services team via the Wigan Council website.

Meet Our Governors

All governors can be contacted via Standish Community High School at 01257 422 265. Any written correspondence should be addressed to them at the school.

Chairperson

Sarah Djali

Headteacher

Lindsay Barker

Parent Governors

Katie Snape
Laura Flynn

Staff Governors

Marisa Simms-Crewe
Ashleen O’Connor

Co-opted Governors

Sarah Djali (Chair)
Andrew Holliday
Deane Lamb
Emma Johnstone (Vice Chair)
Noel Bresland
Lianne Bate
Gillian Talbot