Local Academy Council

I am married with 3 children who have all progressed through Primary school. 1 has left, 2 are still in high school. I was asked to chair the Local Academy Council in February 2015 because of my involvement in alternative education. I first volunteered in education back in 2005 at Walton Hall Special Needs School and became a qualified TA in 2007. I continued my volunteered role developing my skills and understanding of children with individual needs, until 2010 when I joined Tamworth Boxing who are a registered children’s charity. At the time the organisation was developing into an Alternative Education programme for senior schools using boxing as a medium to deliver qualifications. As the charity grew and developed my role became instrumental in pioneering alternative education for Primary School children. Over several years I guided and developed the programme from afternoons to full time provision, as a result of this, permanently exclusions have reduced within the Tamworth area. I am extremely proud of my involvement with the charity and the development that have been achieved. My aim is to use my experiences and knowledge to assist Moorgate in their development and objectives to become an outstanding school.

Link Role: SEND

I became a member of the Academy Council in February 2015 through the SGOSS scheme, a service that matches local volunteers to schools that need business professionals to join their governing body. I live in Kingsbury and am married with 3 children of varying ages. My eldest is currently studying to become a primary school teacher while my youngest is currently in Primary Year 3. Throughout my career in Customer Service Management I have gained a wide range of skills – from managing to tight budgets through to developing a highly engaged workforce. And I am delighted to be able to utilise these skills to help make a difference in my local community. Having watched my children progress through the various stages of education, I am keen draw on these experiences and the skills I have gained at work to ensure that Moorgate continues to go from strength to strength.

Link Role: EYFS

I am an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham and have taught in higher education for 10 years. I have a keen interest in outreach and how Universities can benefit schools in their local area. As part of my job I have spent a lot of time in primary and secondary schools running classroom STEM activities. I am passionate about science education and making science accessible to everyone. As a parent governor, I am excited to become more closely involved in the running of Moorgate Academy and help to create an environment where children thrive.