Our Governors

Welcome from the Chair of Governors

On behalf of all the Governors, welcome to The Prescot School.

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.

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

Genna is currently a Headteacher at a primary school in Runcorn and brings a wealth of leadership experience to her role as a Trust Appointed Governor. She has significant expertise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including six years serving as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo), alongside a professional background in speech and language therapy.

Genna is deeply committed to inclusive education and ensuring that every young person is supported to achieve their full potential. Her work aligns closely with The Prescot School’s vision of enabling all students to succeed academically while developing holistically into happy, successful individuals.

She is particularly passionate about championing vulnerable learners, promoting strong pastoral support, and fostering a culture rooted in kindness, integrity and tenacity. Genna is dedicated to working in partnership with the school community to support high expectations, positive relationships, and opportunities that allow every student to thrive.

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

Jo is a Higher Education Progression Advisor for Shaping Futures, a collaborative outreach project which provides impartial advice and guidance to young people throughout the Liverpool City Region, regarding their post-16 options. She is especially interested in finding ways to support the progression of SEND learners into Higher Education.

Prior to this, Jo was a secondary school teacher for several years and taught English in the UK and abroad. She is passionate about supporting students who speak English as an additional language because she understands some of the challenges that come with settling into a new country.

Jo enjoys learning languages, and is currently studying for her Level 2 award in British Sign Language, which she hopes to use to support Deaf learners in the future.

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.

Selina Smith - Trust Appointed Governor

Selina has worked in education for the past eight years, beginning her career as a Teaching Assistant before progressing to her current role as a Senior Pastoral Officer at another Knowsley high school. Through her experience, she has developed a strong understanding of the importance of pastoral care, safeguarding and supporting young people both academically and personally.

As a mum of two, Selina also has a personal connection to The Prescot School, which gives her a valuable parent perspective and a strong connection to the school community.

Selina became a governor to broaden her experience of education beyond the classroom and develop her understanding of school leadership and governance. She is passionate about supporting young people to become confident, resilient and well-rounded adults, and believes that education should focus on the whole person, recognising that academic achievement is just one measure of a young person’s potential.

Helen Wingfield - Staff Governor

Helen joined The Prescot School in 2024, bringing with her a strong background in post-16 education and a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential. Starting as a Teaching Assistant in 2024, Helen now works as Assistant SENCO, where she supports students with additional needs and helps promote inclusive practice across the school. As a Governor, she is committed to contributing to the school's continued success and ensuring that every student has access to high-quality education and opportunities. In September 2026, Helen will join the English Department while studying for her PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), while continuing to work within the SEND team alongside her teacher training.

Historical members: (from the last two years)

• Jennifer Bell, 17.07.23 - 04.11.25
• Steven Kenny, 11.11.24 - 14.11.25
• Lesleyann Coleman, 17.12.21 - 16.12.25
• Mibin Boban, 01.02.23 - 18.09.26

Information about being a school governor can also be seen on the website of the National Governors Association.