School Governors
The Governing Body is essential to the strategic leadership of the school, working alongside the head teacher and other senior leaders, to ensure that all statutory duties are met and management in policies, budgeting and staffing are effective and maintained to a high standard.
“The governing body provides good support and challenge. They, with the head teacher, have shaped an ethos of high expectations” (Ofsted, 2019).
The Governor’s Mission Statement
The Governing Body at Holden Clough believe in providing a broad, balanced and enjoyable education through supporting and encouraging everyone within the School so that every child can achieve their full potential.
Meet our Governors
Basharat Ali (Ali) - Chair of Governors
Community Governor
Term of Office: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027
Special Responsibilities: SEND, Pupil Premium & EAL, Leadership & Management
Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough.
Current Employer: Senior Manager for NHS
Contact email address: ali.basharat@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
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Sarah Naz - Vice Chair
Community Governor
Term of Office: From 1st April 2023 to 25th September 2028
Special Responsibilities: Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sports Premium
Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough
Contact email address: s.shaikh@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
Malcolm Fletcher
Community Governor
Term of Office: From 1st April 2023 to 20th October 2028
Special responsibilities: Finance, Sports & PE (Sports Premium)
Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough
Contact email address: malcolm.fletcher@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
Zoe Reuter
Community Governor
Term of Office: 1st April 2023 to 10th July 2028
Special Responsibilities: Training Link, Website Compliance & Governance, Leadership & Management
Record of Interests: Current employment - Director at Findel Education a supplier to the school, and a Governor at Greenfield Primary School
Contact email address: zoe.reuter@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
Justin Hardy
Community Governor
Term of Office: From 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027
Special Responsibilities: Health & Safety
Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough
Contact email address: justin.hardy@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
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Suzanne Cummings
Parent Governor
Term of Office: From 1st April 2023 to 30th June 2026
Special Responsibilities: Safeguarding
Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough
Contact email address: suzannecummings@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
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Dave Eden
Parent Governor
Term of Office: From 8th January 2024
Special Responsibilities: EYFS
Record of Interests: Parent of a child who attends Holden Clough
Contact email address: suzannecummings@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
Cllr Dan Costello
Community Governor
Term of Office: From 1st April 2023 to 22nd March 2026
Special Responsibilities: Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes
Record of interests: Councillor Conservative Party - Ashton Hurst Ward
Aimee Hollingworth
Appointed by: Elected by Staff
Term of Office: From 1st April 2023 to September 2026
Current employer: Holden Clough Primary School
Contact email address: a.hollingworth@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk
Would you like to become a Governor at Holden Clough?
There are no prerequisites required. Just a strong commitment to the School and a genuine interest in its continuing success.
If you feel you have something to offer, please contact Mr Adam Porter Head teacher via the school office, or Mr Basharat Ali, Chair of Governors via email - ali.basharat@holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk