Callands Community Primary School

I became a co-opted Governor at Callands Primary School in the Spring Term of 2018 and am very committed to contributing fully to both the Governing Body and the School community. I live in Westbrook with my wife Caroline and am very active in the local education community.

As well as my role as a Governor at Callands Primary, I am also Chair of Governors at another Warrington Primary School and a co-opted Governor at a third Warrington School. I consult on the e-safety groups for six Warrington Primary Schools, including Callands, and act as Data Protection Officer for another local school.

I have owned and operated EDAC Solutions for almost twenty years, providing ICT support exclusively to Warrington Schools and, through this, I have become deeply involved in the Warrington Education Community with the interests of all our young learners at heart.

I have a very unusual hobby, which the children in our school find fascinating. I keep many of the worlds most venomous snakes, assisting in research into anti-venom for developing and third world countries. This research saves many many lives. I also have a pet Alligator called Colin.

Responsible for Safeguarding, E Safety and IT

Term of office expires: 17.04.2026

Co-opted member

Co-opted governor – appointed by The Governing Body

My Daughter  attended Callands Primary school until she moved up to Sankey High School. We live in the local area and enjoy using all of the local amenities.

I have had varied teaching experience and have worked in Nursery and Reception classes at my previous school, in my home county of Yorkshire and EYFS – Y3 in this school. I have worked at Callands School for the past 24 years and therefore have been an integral member of the journey the school has taken. I currently lead: KS1 and I am a member of SLT, Art throughout the school and run the weekly School Council meetings. I am also an SLE for Art where I work with teachers in other schools to help improve Art provision or support NQT teachers with their training.

Term of office expires: 23.05.2028

Co-opted member

I am currently in the position of Staff Governor at Callands.

Term of office expires: 15.05.2027

Co-opted member - appointed by the staff

I became a co opted governor at Callands Primary School in Summer Term of 2019 and I am very committed to contributing fully to the Governing body and the school.

I currently work at Winwick CE Primary School as a teaching assistant in Year 1. I have been working there for over 3 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. In those 3 years I have been a 1-1 teaching assistant in years 3 & 6 before I moved down to Reception and then into my current year. Alongside working at school I also work as a personal assistant with disabled children and adults outside of school and have been doing this for over 7 years. Over the years I have looked after a number of children and adults who have additional needs to provide support and respite for their parents. I have a real passion and interest in working and looking after children and young people with special educational needs.

Term of office expires: 22.07.2027

Co-opted member - appointed by the governing body

I wanted to join the Governing Body as both my children attend the school - Y5 and Y2.  I would like to help extend the excellent Ofsted results and ensure the improvement and progression continues.  I have worked within a manufacturing environment for over 15 years, seeing the benefit and pitfalls of different management and governance regimes, ensuring every opportunity is explored to the fullest whilst also keeping financial constraints under control.

Responsible for Curriculum and Health and Safety 

Term of office expires: 17.04.2026

Parent Governor - Voted by parents

In June 2021, I became the first remote governor co-opted by the Governing Body at Callands Primary School. Having almost 10 years of experience volunteering in different capacities and interests, I am thrilled to join the largest voluntary workforce in the UK. From building a kindergarten from the ground up to managing a global engineering network, I believe that the abilities I have developed will be put to good use in working towards realising the vision for the school.

Since graduating as a civil engineer from Imperial College London, I am now working in highways asset management. I aim to use my analytical, risk management and planning skills to help Callands achieve the best for its pupils and wider community. 

Term of office expires 22 June 2025

Co-opted member - appointed by the governing body

Term of office expires 22.05.2027

Local Authority Governor

Term of office expires 31.08.2028

Parent Governor - voted by parents

Katie Whitmore