Governors
The Governing Body are an integral part of the running of a school. The Governing Body provides support, guidance and governance. The board is made up of different types of Governor; parents, Local Education Authority appointed, community, teaching and non-teaching staff and the Head Teacher.
The Full Governing Body meet once every half term (6 meetings a year) and in these meetings, we discuss school issues, and ensure everything runs smoothly, policies are kept up to date and opportunities to enrich our children’s school experience are examined and developed.
The current governing body
Meet our Governing body
Maggie Bain - Chair of Governors
I began my role as a governor at Lliswerry Primary School in 2017 hoping that my background and experience as a staff member with Newport City Council would be beneficial in my new role. I love the challenge and focus on supporting our school in any way that I can. I am immensely proud to be part of our school and witness it continually flourishing. I enjoy gardening, the outdoors and walking, as well as film and theatre . Sharing scrumptious cake over a coffee is often part of my week too!
Mike Glavin - Vice Chair of governors
Governor information coming soon!
Fehintola Runsewe - Parent Governor
I was born and raised in Nigeria just under 4 decades ago. I am happily married to an amazing husband with 3 lovely children. I have a special interest in Public Health and General Practitioner medical work. relocated to the United Kingdom in 2020 to continue my medical career. As a Parent Governor, I am able to have first hand experience of how the curriculum is delivered and able to act as a critical friend of the School Leadership team and work in the area of Health and Safety within the school. I support the school in strategic areas to bring about a lasting impact on the pupils in terms of academic and social development, moral and mental well being. Additionally I support the school to help children of ethnic minorities integrate properly in the school environment. When I am not working, I love reading, meditating, dancing, playing the keyboard, table tennis and listening to good music.
Tobias Bond - Parent Governor
I am a parent governor at Lliswerry. I currently work in Llanwern steelworks and I am studying towards obtaining a law degree. I became a governor as I wanted to take a more active role in my children's school.
Lewis Mould - Parent governor
Governor information coming soon!
Rebecca Darling - Parent Governor
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Colin Morgan - Community Governor
I am a retired diesel engineer for Newport transport, Volvo and Scanias. I live in Lliswerry and have done so for nearly 50 years. I have been married 45 years and am 'Jampa' to 4 grandchildren. I am an active member of Lliswerry Baptist church, including working with youth. I have delivered assemblies to the school as part of my role within Lliswerry Baptist church.
Hollie williams - Community Governor
Governor information coming soon!
Beth ford - Staff Governor
Governor information coming soon!
Stephen Ford - Staff Governor
I am one of the Staff Representatives serving on the Board of Governors here at Lliswerry Primary. I joined the school in January 2022 as the Family Support Worker and am really enjoying my time at Lliswerry. Previously, I worked with Newport City Council within the Housing Needs Unit. There are lots of challenges, but I am committed to helping and supporting families and children within our school community. It's an exciting time to be part of the Governing Body and an opportunity for me to help and develop our school.
Natasha O'Shaughnessy - Staff Governor
I am a teacher at Lliswerry Primary School. It is a privilege to represent the teaching staff of our school. I wanted the opportunity to be a Governor to gain a strong understanding of wider school life and build positive relationships with the wider school community. I am looking forward to working with the wider community to continue to develop and build on our school vision.
John Richards - LA APpointed Governor
Governor information coming soon!
Riqua Hayat - LA APpointed Governor
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Andrew Sterry - LA Appointed governor
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parent governors
The role of a Parent Governor is essential to the school. You experience the school on a daily basis, and can provide valuable insight that can help shape policies and improvements for all. Parent Governors are elected by parents and their term lasts four years.
Vacancies for Parent Governors are shared when available.