Meet Our Governing Board

	Kate Lee – Chair of Governors Term of Office: 20/06/22 – 19/06/26 Declarations of Interest: None Governance Areas of Responsibility: SEND Governor, Finance Governor I volunteered to become a governor after retiring as a Headteacher and wanting to give back to education, as well as to continue to use my skills and expertise, gathered over many years.The school where I was Head was a two-form entry school with 440 children from reception to Year 6, plus a 100 on roll in the nursey, with 75 children attending, in different groups, each morning or afternoon. It also had a Hearing Support Base to educate up to ten deaf children who were fully integrated into the school. Over the years I undertook school improvement work in other schools and was an Inspector for Ofsted.I now spend my time with my grandchildren, enjoy walking with friends, reading, go to Pilates and Yoga and am a member of the Rotary Club.

	Muriel Breugelmans – Vice Chair of Governors/Parent Governor Term of office: 09.06.21 – 08.06.25 Declarations of Interest: None Governance Area of Responsibility – GDPR/Data Protection Governor My name is Muriel Breugelmans and I joined as Parent governor in April 2017. This is my first governor post and I took the opportunity to support the great work of the school. I have 2 children: Gaspard in Y7 and Léon in Y1 at Boughton Heath Academy. I was born in Belgium but have happily settled in the UK 17 years ago. I moved with the family to Chester 8 years ago. My career background is in marketing and I worked for Nestlé, Lactalis, Müller. I’m currently the Marketing Director for Fox’s Biscuits

	Jon Lenton – Principal Declarations of Interest: None



	Andrew Vaughan – Parent Governor Term of Office: 12.02.20 – 11.02.24 Declarations of Interest: None Governance Areas of Responsibility – Pupil Premium and Looked After Children Governor As a parent of a child within the school I am keen to help maintain a rich and creative environment for all children at Boughton Heath to learn and succeed. I have twenty years of experience within the formal education sector as an artist, teacher, creative facilitator, educationalist and manager. Currently I am employed as Learning Manager at the Whitworth, University of Manchester. I care deeply about how arts and culture can support lifelong literacy and how creativity can be used as a tool to inform learning across all curriculum areas. In my role as governor, I aim to bring critique, ideas and a creative mind-set to problem solving.

	Robert Herd – Co-opted Governor Term of Office: 16.01.19 - 15.01.23 Declarations of Interest: Head of MFL at Hope Academy, Trustee, Cheshire, Halton and Warrington Race Equality Centre, Parliamentary Candidate, City of Chester - Liberal Democrats Governance Areas of Responsibility: Curriculum and Assessment I decided to become a governor at Boughton Heath because I feel it is really important to invest time in our local community. The young people who come through Boughton Heath Academy will be the custodians of Boughton for future generations. Being on the governing body at BHA means that we can be part of our future citizen's start, putting children on a socially conscious path so that they can enjoy their future and make good decisions here in Chester or wherever they choose to live. I am a Head of Department having previously taught in St Helens and Runcorn. I am a passionate linguist, a committed gym-goer and avid cinephile. I live in Great Boughton with my partner and my Welsh Springer Spaniel, Tegan.

	Helen Patterson - Parent Governor Term of office: 09.06.21 - 08.06.25 Declarations of interest: None Governance Area of Responsibility: Safeguarding I have been a parent governor since 2017. I took this opportunity to support the school, the teachers, our children and our community. I am passionate at ensuring children at school are safe and are therefore able to do their best in their learning environment. I have two daughters that attend Boughton Heath. I work as a Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist for Adults in Runcorn and Widnes. I also run social skills groups for young people and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome across Cheshire for Crossroads Together. To recharge I like to run, dog walk and get outside.



	James Ferguson – Co-opted Governor Term of Office: 15.09.21 - 14.09.25 Declarations of Interest: None Governance Area of Responsibility: Health and Safety, Governor Training I was extremely fortunate to attend a fantastic Primary School. It gave me a foundation to be the best possible version of myself. Living locally, BHA reminds me of my Primary School and how fortunate I have been. I grew up in North Tyneside and I have enjoyed living in many parts of England. My spiritual home is the Northwest and I have now lived in Cheshire for over 3 years. For over 10 years I have worked for pladis Global, known for making McVities, Jacobs, Ulker and Godiva Products; specialising in Procurement Governance and Technology. I believe that my professional skills, alongside my keen personal interest will add value to BHA's Pupils, Parents and Staff. I also wish to represent the local community to ensure strong ties between the school and the surrounding area.
	Brenda Rewhorn – Co-opted Governor Term of Office: 15.09.21 - 14.09.25 Declarations of Interest: None Governor Area of Responsibility: Curriculum After retiring as a teacher of mathematics at a comprehensive school in the inner ring of Birmingham and always having an interest in textiles I researched and I have been awarded my PhD on the History of Tatting – an overlooked lace craft. Some six years ago I relocated to Chester as was keen to be part of the local education system and delighted to become a governor of Boughton Heath Academy which was attended my grandchildren.
	Tyler McPherson-Hill - Staff Governor Term of Office: 09.02.22 - 08.02.26 Declarations of Interest: None I joined Boughton Heath Academy in 2018 as a student teacher and was lucky enough to be offered a teaching post upon completion of my degree. I am currently the Year 3 teacher and have a passion for inclusion within the classroom. I firmly believe that a good education can make a real difference to our children’s lives and their ability to make the most of the opportunities that life presents to them. Additionally, I have a particular interest in attachment disorders and this is something I wish to learn more about and develop a deeper understanding of over the next few years. I chose to become a governor in order to understand why and how changes are made and to be a part of the school’s ongoing progression. I hope that my input ensures that the children’s needs and education continue to come first, guiding the school into a direction that best suits us whilst making the most of each opportunity.
	Mark Loughnane - Parent Governor Term of Office: 08/06/2022 - 07/06/2026 Declarations of Interest: None Elaine Hall - Parent Governor Term of Office: 08/02/2023 - 07/02/2027 Declarations of Interest: Works at the Grange Academy Sally Sumnall - Staff Governor Term of Office: 22/03/2023 - 21/03/2027 Declaration of Interests: TBC