Primary School
Part of Every Child Matters Academy TrustMeet the Governors
Liz Eland
Chair of the Governing Body
I have been a member of the governing body at Ladywood since 2012 and I really enjoy the variety of roles being a governor has supporting school provide quality educational opportunities to our children so they can achieve their own potential
Lizzie Hopson
Parent Governor
I am a Parent Governor here at Ladywood Primary School. The knowledge and experience I bring to the role are linked to my background in primary education and more recently in the Early Years Foundation Stage. I am currently a Special Educational Needs Lead Practitioner and have a good understanding of how to support children with a range of SEND needs. I am passionate about supporting ALL children to reach their potential and thrive by creating enabling environments and positive relationships to promote learning and development. During my time as a governor, I am committed to supporting Ladywood and it's children achieve positive outcomes.
Tony Parkinson
Local Authority Appointed Governor/Vice Chair
Many of you may remember me from Willowgarth School where I taught Maths for 28 years before having to retire early. I have over 30 years experience of being a school governor in Barnsley, and have really enjoyed the role. I still have a real interest in Grimethorpe and hope I can make a difference to the education your children receive.
Marie Dalton
Co-opted Governor
I have been working within Further Education for over 20 years and have experience of the Arts and cultural impact on young people with an aim to continue to raise standards and aspirations. I am committed to my role as a co-opted Governor at Ladywood Primary School and believe, as a member of the governing body, I can work alongside this excellent school to provide the best possible start for our children through the school ethos and values. I am committed to supporting our children to be the best that they can be and positively maintain the high standards for their learning that they deserve to transform their young lives.
Vacancy
Parent Governor
Vacant
Co-opted Governor
Clare Grainger-Roystone
Headteacher
I am very proud to be both the Headteacher and a Governor at Ladywood Primary School. I have worked in Grimethorpe since 1998 and I have been Headteacher at Ladywood since 2003; I, therefore, feel part of the unique community that I serve. Ladywood is an excellent school where children are nurtured and thrive through the work of an amazing group of teachers, key attachment teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants and a mixture of specialist support staff. The staff at Ladywood all work together as a united team to provide the best possible outcomes for our very special children. Our ultimate aim is for our children to be successful.
My role is to steer and lead that fantastic team of staff with the support of the dedicated Governing Body. In order to do that we are constantly evolving and developing while maintaining our ethos which centres on the power of relationships to teach positivity, resilience, care and success.
Hannah Bradbury
Staff Representative
