Longshaw Community Infant School and Longshaw Nursery School

Federated Governing Body - 1st May 2021

Mr David Rintoul – Chair of Governors

• I work as a Quality & Performance Manager locally for the NHS.
• I have lived in the local area for over twenty years with my family. 
• My daughter attended the school throughout her infant years, moving up from the neighbouring nursery school. 
• I am married with one child. 
• I am a qualified lecturer and worked in the further education sector for thirteen years in a range of teaching and management roles.
• I volunteer as a school governor as a way of contributing to the community of which I am part.
• I am also a governor at Longshaw Community Junior School and St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy and always disclose these interests in any discussion that could be interpreted as affecting either of these entities. I do not believe there to be any conflict of interest between my employment and role as a governor at the school.  

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Chair of Governors

Appointed as a Co-opted Governor

Serves on Finance, Curriculum, Premises Committees

Governor Responsibility for Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Looked After Children

Term of Office 05/11/24 - 04/11/28

Mrs Janet Cooper

• I am a qualified teacher with over twenty five years' experience of working in Lancashire as a teacher, senior leader and Headteacher. During my time as Headteacher I worked in two very diverse schools, and had a particular interest in Special Education Needs provision and improving teaching and learning. 
• I currently working for Blackburn with Darwen as a School Effectiveness Officer supporting schools on their improvement journeys. 
• Being born and bred in Blackburn and attending Longshaw Infants myself, I have a particular interest in supporting those involved with teaching and learning within the area and supporting the community of Longshaw.

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Vice Chair of Governors

Appointed as a Co-Opted Governor

Serves on Curriculum Committee

Governor Responsibility for Community Links and Attendance

Term of Office 30/04/24 - 29/04/29

Business Interests - School Effectiveness Officer for Local Authority

 Mrs Pauline Lovick

• I have been a Governor at Longshaw Community Infant School since 1992.
• I have three adult children who all attended Longshaw Community Infant School.
• I currently work for 7 Primary Schools managing their budgets.
• Prior to working in schools I was employed by Blackburn Education Office for 15 years.
• I am also on the Governing Body of Longshaw Community Junior School. 

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Appointed as a Co-Opted Governor

Serves on Curriculum, Premises Committees

Governor Responsibility for Pupil Premium Spending and Equality

Term of Office 30/04/25 - 29/04/29

Business Interests – I manage the Finances of the school on a weekly basis

Mrs Corinne McMillan

• An experienced HR professional with twenty years’ experience who has worked for the private and public sector.

• I started my career within the Security Industry and in 2008 began working with the Council and Schools. Corinne is currently the Head of HR Services at the LA and responsible for the operational delivery of the HR team and oversees all of the teams that provide support and guidance to the Council and Schools.

• I wanted to get involved with Longshaw Nursery as I could see the potential of how it can be great place for children in the Community and felt passionate that with some support it can be a success.

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Appointed as a Co-Opted Governor

Serves on Finance and Premises Committees

Governor Responsibility for Health and Safety and Nursery

Term of Office 05/11/24 - 04/11/29

Business Interests - HR Manager for Local Authority

Mr Jonathan Phipps

• I have been a teacher at Longshaw Junior School for nearly ten years and I am a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 
• As a teacher at the Juniors, I have an interest in supporting children and families within the Infant School. 
• I am originally from the North East of England but have lived in the North West for around 20 years. 
• I am married and have two boys at primary school. 
• I enjoy playing and watching football. I am also a keen runner and take part in events from 10km up to marathon.

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Appointed as a Local Authority Governor

Serves on Curriculum Committee 

Term of Office 14/11/2023 - 13/11/2027

Mrs Sarah Duckworth

• I am the recently appointed Finance Manager at Longshaw Infant School and work across both the Infant and Nursery offices. 

• Before joining the Infants team nearly 3 years ago, I ran a successful business from my home in Blackburn for over 10 years while also raising my children. I then decided I was in need of a new challenge which I found at Longshaw. I enjoy working here immensely and every day is different from the last.

• I am committed to our school and giving our children the tools they need to thrive both at school and in their future lives.

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Appointed as a Staff Governor

Serves on Curriculum and Premises Committees

Term of Office 09/06/2025 - 08/06/2027

Mrs Lisa Riley

• I have recently taken the role of Parent Governor at Longshaw Infants. I am passionate about the school and I am looking forward to starting my role in September 2023. 
• I am married with 3 children. 
• I have lived in the local community for over 40 years. Myself and all my children attended Longshaw Infants. 
• I have previously volunteered at the East Lancashire Hospice, supporting the fundraising and accounts team with donations. 

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Appointed as a Parent Governor

Serves on Finance, Curriculum and Premises Committees 

Term of Office 10/07/2023 - 09/07/2027

Ms Melissa Shah

• I have recently accepted the role of Parent Governor at Longshaw Infants. The School is very important to me as myself and my family have all attended at Longshaw.
• I am a Senior Merchandiser with 8 years experience of managing multi million pound budgets for large retailers within the Toy Market.
• I am Blackburn born and bred.
• I am keen to bring any expertise and support that I can offer to the school to bring a positive impact to our children and their experience.

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Appointed as Parent Governor

Serves on Finance, Premises and Curriculum Committees

Term of Office 1/11/2024 -31/10/2028

Ms Jade Johnson

• I have recently become a governor. I am new to Blackburn with only moving here 5 years ago, but my children will grow up here so I want to be part of the community for them.
• One of my children currently attends the nursery school and in September 2025, both of my children will be part of the Longshaw family.
• I am currently working as a family practitioner in a family assessment centre and enjoy working closely with families in my care.
• I am looking forward to becoming more knowledgeable on governing duties and responsibilities to help me to contribute to the community.

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Appointed as Parent Governor

Serves on Curriculum and Premises Committees 

Governor Responsibility for SEN

Term of Office 27/02/2025 - 26/02/2029

Record of Attendance 2022 - 2023

Record of Attendance 2023 - 2024

Record of Attendance 2024 - 2025

Record of Attendance 2025 - 2026

Key: 

 x     =   attended meeting

AA   =   apologies accepted

NA = No apologies received