Local Governing Body Chairs

Member Schools

Corrie Primary and Nursery School
Lynne Smith, Chair of Governors

I’ve been a governor at Corrie since 1996.  My family have been pupils at the school, I now have grandchildren benefitting from going to Corrie.  I’m passionate in ensuring every child at our school is happy and safe.  Helping our children achieve their best is our shared goal.  I work in the NHS, bringing my skill set to my role as a school governor.

Millbrook Primary and Nursery School
Mike Robinson, Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Mike Robinson I became a parent governor in September 2013.

I have lived in between Carrbrook and Millbrook all my life and I currently work in Environmental Health at Tameside MBC.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and also playing and watching Football as much as I can!

I believe that the quality of education plays a huge part in shaping a child’s future success. I want to support the school and all the staff in providing the best possible learning environment for all pupils. I feel proud to be involved in ensuring the continued success and development of our fantastic school.

Partner Schools

Broomwood Primary School
Donna Vipond, Chair of Governors

I moved into the area in 1999 and had a child at the school. I volunteered in the nursery at first and I wanted to get more involved in the school and saw being a governor at the school as a great opportunity! My background was as an NNEB and so have always enjoyed working with children and watching them make progress and have a great interest in children being able to read and enjoy books.

Outside of school I enjoy knitting and family time. 

Gorse Hall Primary School
Michael O’Dowd, Chair of Governors

I am an experienced secondary school senior leader, working as an assistant headteacher and SENDCo at West Hill School. I joined the Governing board in 2016. My areas of specialism are Science, the Curriculum itself, Assessment, and Inclusion. I am a Local Authority, Governor.

Russell Scott Primary School
Elaine Healy, Chair of Governors

I’m Elaine Healey and I’ve been a Governor at Russell Scott Primary School since 2003. I’m married, live in Denton and have three daughters who all attended Russell Scott. 

My Grandson Caleb is in Year one, and he’s the fourth generation of my family to have attended this amazing school.

I run a local Charity called OKE for families who have children with SEND and I’m also Treasurer of Dom Doyle FC. 

In my spare time I love watching football, travelling, and spending time with my family. 

I’m incredibly honoured and proud to be Chair of Governors of Russell Scott. I love children and I am passionate about education so this is a brilliant role for me, not one I take for granted, but one I treasure. 

Russell Scott is an inspirational school and my happy place! 

Remarkable things can be achieved when the whole school community comes together and that is one of the things I am most proud of, Russell Scott is not just a school, it’s a family that comes together to enable children to achieve great things. 

‘It takes a village’