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
Acting 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 - Acting Chair of Governors
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.
Lesleyann Coleman - Staff
Lesleyann has been a teacher for 25 years working in both Secondary and Further Education. Lesleyann joined The Prescot School in 2019 and is now second in English.
Lesleyann has a wide knowledge and understanding of both the curriculum and teaching strategies to enable learners to develop and achieve. She has a passion for reading.
Gary Chadwick - Staff
One of two staff governors, Gary has worked at the school since September 2009. He is currently the ICT Network Technician, having previously held the role of Design and Technology Technician. He has also worked as a Technician at another local secondary school in the Design, Technology, ICT and Food departments.
Gary is trained in Health and Safety holding the NEBOSH General Certificate in occupational Health and Safety, as well as having previous experience working in the Aviation Security and Food sectors, before moving into Education in 2003.
Gary has a strong interest in ICT and Technology, having built his own computers and has a keen interest in 3D printers.
Mibin Boban - Trust Appointed
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.
Jennie Bell - Parent
Jennie has worked within education in a support capacity for many years. She has an interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Child and Young Person well-being.
Jennie is currently a mature student at Liverpool John Moores University, studying for a BA (Hons) in Learning, Development and Support. She hopes that in undertaking this course, it will enable her to further support children and young people to reach their full potential.
Michelle McLeod - Parent
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
Bio to follow
Historical members: (from the last two years)
- McGunigle, Laura, Trust Appointed, 03.02.19 – 12.05.22
- Wignall, Lee, Parent, 14.11.18 - 31.08.22
- Murphy, Peter, Trust Appointed, 04.10.18 - 13.09.22
- Ruth, Jenna, Staff, 17.12.21 - 27.02.23
- Paul Hennessey, 14.01.22 - 14.09.23
- Andrew Frith, Parent Governor, 30.11.20 - 27.07.23
- Margaret Cassin, 20.09.22 - 31.08.24
- Thalia Bell, 18.10.22 - 9.05.24
Information about being a school governor can also be seen on the website of the National Governors Association.
