Governor Information

LORD BLYTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Composition of the Governing Board

  • 2 Parent Governors
  • 1 Head Teacher
  • 1 Staff Governor
  • 1 Local Authority Governor
  • 6 Co-opted Governors

Committees of the Governing Board

  • Finance Committee
  • Staffing Committee    
  • Pay Review Committee
  • Appeals Committee
  • Pupil Disciplinary & Complaints Committee
  • Curriculum, Standards & Policy Committee

Chair of Governors

Mr E Malcolm

Vice Chair of Governors

Cllr K Dawes

NameCategoryAppointing BodyTerms of OfficeCommittees (if associate member has voting rights)Official responsibility
Mrs Joanne BurnettCo-optedGoverning Board16-11-2021 – 15-11-2025  Pay Review Committee Curriculum, Standards & Policy Committee 
Cllr Kenneth DawesCo-optedGoverning Board06-03-2022 – 05.03.2026Finance Committee Staffing Committee Curriculum, Standards & Policy CommitteeVice Chair of Governing Board
Mrs Sheila Hussain  Co-optedGoverning Board29-11-2023 – 29-11-2027  
Mrs Wendy SteadCo-optedGoverning Board23-06-2019 – 22-06-2023
23-06-2023 – 22-06-2027
Finance Committee Staffing Committee Pay Review Committee Curriculum, Standards & Policy Committee 
Cllr Judith Taylor  Co-optedGoverning Board08-03-2022 – 07-03-2026  Pay Review Committee Curriculum, Standards & Policy Committee   
Mrs Victoria WallerCo-optedGoverning Board09-03-2021 – 08-03-2025
09-03-2025 – 08-03-2029
Curriculum, Standards & Policy Committee 
Ms Joanne AthertonHead TeacherBy Virtue of position01-09-2007Finance Committee Staffing Committee Curriculum, Standards & Policy Committee 
Mr E MalcolmLEALocal Authority01-09-2022 – 31-08-2026Finance Committee Staffing Committee Pay Review Committee Curriculum, Standards & Policy CommitteeChair of Governing Board
Mrs Di WilkinsonParentParents29-11-2021 – 28-11-2025    


REGISTER OF GOVERNOR INTERESTS

LORD BLYTON PRIMARYSCHOOL

NamePositionNature of InterestDate Interest RegisteredDate Interest CeasedNotes
Mrs Joanne BurnettCo-opted  None17-06-2025  
Cllr Kenneth DawesCo-opted  Elected member of South Tyneside Council22-07-2025 Chair of Governors Forest View Primary School
Mrs Sheila Hussain  Co-optedNone17-06-2025  
Mrs Wendy SteadCo-optedHusband works at school as a teacher  17-06-2025 Governor at Toner Avenue Primary School and Hebburn Comprehensive School (Vice Chair)
Cllr Judith Taylor  Co-opted   Sits on Local Authority Safeguarding Board
Mrs Victoria WallerCo-opted  Staff member at Lord Blyton17-06-2025  
Ms Joanne AthertonHead Teacher      
Mr E MalcolmLEA  None17-06-2025  
Mrs Di WilkinsonParent      

NO BUSINESS INTEREST FORM

Date of Review: 10/07/2025

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Total GB Attendance