Local Governing Body

Our Local Governing Body bring a range of experience to help our school to achieve its vision. Although we are volunteers, we are professional, committed and passionate about what we do.

To contact the Chair of the Local Governing Body please telephone the school or email: chair@ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk 

Role of the Local Governing Body:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
  • Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff.
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

VacancyVacancy
Chair of Governors

Mrs Janet Maxwell Mrs Janet Maxwell
Vice-Chair of Local Governing Body - Foundation LGB Member

Mrs Alison Broom Mrs Alison Broom
Headteacher

Mr Nick MartinMr Nick Martin
Foundation LGB Member

Mrs Judith ShinglerMrs Judith Shingler
Foundation LGB Member

Mrs Megan MorganMrs Megan Morgan
Staff LGB Member

Ruth HalseyRuth Halsey
Community LGB Member

Judith KeelyJudith Keely
Foundation LGB Member

Mr Rod HutchinsonMr Rod Hutchinson
Clerk to the Governors

Liesl WilliamsLiesl Williams
Community LGB Member

Sarah GoldingSarah Golding
Parent LGB Member

Julie PethoJulie Petho
Community LGB Member

Governance Details

Name Start Date End Date Business Interests
Vacancy - - Nil
Mrs Janet Maxwell July 2016 22/07/2024 Nil
Mrs Alison Broom 01/09/23 While in role Nil
Mr Nick Martin June 2016 16/06/2024 Owner of local hardware business
Mrs Judith Shingler Sept 2015 29/09/2023 Nil
Mrs Megan Morgan September 2022 September 2026 Nil
Ruth Halsey September 2022 01/09/2026 Nil
Judith Keely September 2022 01/09/2026 Nil
Mr Rod Hutchinson March 1st 2023 - Nil
Liesl Williams September 2024 September 2028 Owner of local cafe
Sarah Golding September 2024 September 2028 Nil
Julie Petho September 2024 September 2028 Nil

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