Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

Governing Body Information

Next dates of our Governing Body Meetings:

26th September - Full Governing Body Meeting

23rd October - Pay Committee

27th November Finance

15th January Quality of Education

26th February Finance

26th March Budget Setting / Key Performance Data

30th April Quality of Education

4th June School Priorities and Development plan

16th July SATS results, Quality of Education Review

Mr. Ridge - Co-Chair of Governors

Special Responsibility for SEND, Mental Health, Safer Recruitment

You can contact Mr Ridge via the school office.

My name is Adrian Ridge and I am the Chair of Governors at Forestdale Primary School. I lead a committed and hard working team of governors who are intent on placing the school at the centre of its community, working with parents to support pupils to maximise their learning potential and to become good citizens who can confidently look forward to a successful and exciting future.

I have been a governor at the school for many years, and Chair of Governors since Christmas 2016. I am a retired former deputy head teacher of a local secondary school, with over 34 years’ teaching experience.

I am married with three grown up children. I am a Stoke City season ticket holder and an avid walker.

I look forward to meeting you as parents at school events and parents’ evenings to discuss your child’s progress and to celebrate their successes.

Miss Chris Lea Co-Chair

Special Responsibility for Curriculum, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium 

My name is Chris Lea and I am delighted to be the Vice-Chair of the Forestdale Governors. I am a retired teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience working with children throughout the primary age range. I have a keen interest in education and regularly volunteer at school.

I enjoy being in the outdoors and am an enthusiastic gardener. In my spare time I enjoy walks with my dog and a variety of sporting activities.

Liz Morgan - Vice Chair

Parent Governor - Special Responsibility for Health and Safety Science

My name is Liz Morgan and I am a Parent Governor at Forestdale. I am a former secondary science teacher, specialising in chemistry. I now work in the water industry as a commissioning engineer. I am married and have three children, two of which are in years 3 and 6. 

Pastor Stephen Merrick - Safeguarding

Co-opted Governor

Katie O'Kelly

Co-opted Governor

Mrs Anyanegbu

Staff Governor

Our parents, staff, governors and children all helped to come up with our value words which are now embedded in our school.  

At Forestdale Primary we believe in a focus on good behaviour through our set of value which underpin our ethos, vision for the school as well as our Curriculum.  All staff will use these values to promote good behaviour to allow our children to learn in a fun, safe and calm environment. 

These words were chosen following consultation with children, parents, teachers and governors and, with the support of all these key stakeholders, will become embedded in the school.

RESPONSIBILITY ~ RESILIENCE ~ CONFIDENCE ~ INDEPENDENCE ~ HONESTY ~ EMPATHY ~ RESPECT ~ HEALTHY ~ COOPERATION ~ KINDNESS

If you wish to contact any of the Governors please do so via School either in writing or by leaving a telephone message.