Our Governors
Welcome from the Chair of Governors
On behalf of all the Governors, welcome to The Prescot School.
We play an important role in monitoring the school Development Plan, the safety, welfare and educational progress of all our students.
There is no doubt that there are challenging times ahead, but we have every confidence in the staff and school leadership.
Parent interest and support in promoting the school is invaluable and ensures TPS has a strong partnership with the local community.
Together we can all work towards school improvement and the standards that ensure our students prosper.
Mr Andrew Frith
Chair of Governors
The Heath Family (NW) MAT
The LGB operates under a Scheme of Delegation determined by the Trustees of The Heath Family. To find out about who the trustees are, their roles in the Trust and details of their appointment and pecuniary interests – please click here.
To read minutes of their meetings, please click here.
Our Governing Body comprises:
Andrew Frith - Chair of Governors & Trust Appointed Governor
Andrew has worked in the area of education, employment and skills, and regeneration for over 30 years within both the public and private sectors. His current role includes working across the Liverpool City Region and the NW with employers, schools, colleges and local authorities, with a strong focus on Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance. He’s passionate about supporting and enabling all pupils to better understand the learning and employment opportunities open to them both locally and further afield. His current role also includes working extensively with the NHS and wider Health and Social Care Sectors.
Mibin Boban - Trust Appointed Governor
Mibin Boban is a civil servant, currently working as G7 officer at the Office for National Statistics.
He has been responsible for planning, monitoring and ensuring quality of digital services and processes. He has experience in promoting quality education and building success models in the education sector. He is also working as secretary of a religious charity, based in Prescot.
He is ambitious to do his best for the education sector and motivate students to reach their goals.
Ged Hanley - Trust Appointed Governor
Ged is a committed and highly experienced education professional with over 30 years working in the sector, currently serving as an Assistant Principal at Riverside College. With a career deeply rooted in further education, Ged brings a wealth of practical expertise in curriculum planning, school improvement, and strategic leadership. As a governor, Ged is dedicated to applying this knowledge to support the school in raising standards, enhancing student outcomes, and ensuring that every learner is well-prepared for their next step in education or employment.
Genna Hitchin - Trust Appointed Governor
Bio to follow
Michelle McLeod - Parent Governor
Michelle has worked in the NHS for over 16 years as a Speech and Language Therapist working with people with Learning Disabilities. During her career she has held a transition lead role supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to maximise their potential within the education system.
Over the last four years she has been working as a Team Manager and is also the local safeguarding lead for her team. She has a keen interest in inclusion; ensuring every child has a voice and is offered the right support for their learning and development. Michelle is a mum to a son with autism and a daughter with underlying medical conditions so also has the personal experience which consolidates her professional knowledge of what inclusion and support should look like.
Joanne Moorhead - Trust Appointed Governor
Bio to follow
Gavin Roberts - Staff Governor
Gavin is an experienced secondary school leader with over 20 years in education. He holds a BSc (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status, a Master’s degree in Education and the National Professional Qualification for Headship.
He has served as Head of Mathematics and IT, Assistant Headteacher and Strategic Senior Lead for Mathematics across multiple schools. He also spent four years overseas as a Deputy Principal, leading whole-school improvement, curriculum development and raising standards. Throughout his career, Gavin has been particularly passionate about developing teachers and middle leaders, using instructional coaching to strengthen classroom practice and improve outcomes for pupils.
As a Staff Governor, Gavin brings both strategic leadership experience and an understanding of day-to-day school life. He is committed to supporting the school’s vision, maintaining high expectations and ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to succeed and feel valued within the school community.
Historical members: (from the last two years)
- Thalia Bell, 18.10.22 - 09.05.24
- Margaret Cassin, 20.09.22 - 31.08.24
- Gary Chadwick, 28.02.23 - 31.01.25
- Jennifer Bell, 17.07.23 - 04.11.25
- Steven Kenny, 11.11.24 - 14.11.25
- Lesleyann Coleman, 17.12.21 - 16.12.25
Information about being a school governor can also be seen on the website of the National Governors Association.
