My name is Sharron, I have lived in Wardley for 5 years and I’m originally from Pelaw. I love our community and care about where we live. I’m a member of the Wardley Wombles and love going out and litter picking around our local area. I am really interested in our children’s education and wellbeing, after all they are the future. I will do what I can to make things better and resources more accessible for them.

My name is Victoria Arnold and I have been a co-opted Governor since March 2023.

 My background is within the Financial Services industry, specifically in the learning, organisational and leadership/people development side. I am now a Learning & Organisational Development Consultant and qualified Coach/Mentor, working with a wide range of clients to support them on a variety of people projects including recruitment, dealing with change and coaching their senior leaders to develop their people. I am experienced in working in heavily regulated environments and managing budgets.

 I attend both the Full Governing Body and the Resources Committee. I am also the Link Governor for Safer Recruitment and have been involved in recent school recruitment activity. Although I am new to the role of school governor, I hope that my experience will help me to work alongside the school to ensure the children receive the best possible educational experience in a supportive and nurturing environment. I hope to provide a different perspective, positively challenge and share any helpful insights that can ensure the continued success of Wardley Primary.

 I am married with two teenage sons and, whilst I currently live in Hebburn, I lived in Wardley for a few years when my eldest son was small.

My name is Catherine Angus and I have been a parent Governor at the school since October 2021. I am new to the role, but I am really looking forward to the experience.

My education and working background are within the Optical Health Industry, I studied a Bachelor of Science degree at Bradford University in Ophthalmic Dispensing with Management for three years. I then qualified as a Dispensing Optician (FBDO) back in 2008. I originally worked in a hight street Opticians but then got the opportunity to work within the eye department at the RVI. My role at work is very varied, it is both challenging and rewarding at the same time.

I have lived in Wardley for almost 10 years, I am married and have two children who both attend Wardley Primary School.
Through my experiences both at work and at home, I hope that I can bring my passion for learning, my enthusiasm and positive attitude to my role as a Parent Governor.

My name is Alice Brown and I was appointed staff governor in October 2022.  I am originally from Australia and studied a Business degree before moving to the UK in 2003. I worked in a few different office jobs before deciding to return to University, completing a BA in Childhood Studies and Professional Practice Studies as well as PGCE at Northumbria University.  After I qualified, I worked supply for some months before being placed at Wardley Primary School as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, where I secured a permanent contract in 2014.

As a HLTA, I work across the whole school and therefore have good knowledge of day to day life within it.   I love the variety that my role brings and that I am able to see and teach the children all the way through their primary school life.  I am most passionate about Physical Education and think that being active helps children to develop both physically and mentally into well-rounded happy people.

As a member of the support staff team, I feel I bring a unique voice to the table but I am keen to represent all staff and be their voice at our governor meetings.

My name is John Barker and I have been a co-opted governor at Wardley Primary School since March 2023. I have lived in Gateshead for over 40 years and  have a granddaughter attending the school.I also have two other grandchildren who hopefully will be lucky enough to join in the future.

I am a retired Biomedical Scientist working in Pathology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead specialising in Haematology and Blood Transfusion for 41 years. During that time I have gained extensive experience in Quality Management at local and national level, helping to introduce government policies and undergo numerous assessments by external bodies. I would like to use these skills to help the school maintain and develop their strategic direction, vision and performance  so that all pupils get the best education possible.