Ms Adele Pearson-Atkinson
Co-chair of Governors
Start date 8.1.19
Ms Pearson-Atkinson is Headteacher of Hope Wood Academy, a Special School in Peterlee, Durham.
She is our Governor for Special Needs and sits on the Curriculum committee.
Mr Rupert Wailes-Fairbairn
Vice Chair of Governors PCC Foundation
Start date 22.11.12 - 21.11.24
Mr Wailes- Fairbairn is the Divisional Director of Lycetts, Rural Insurance.
Resources Committee, Curriculum Committee
Mrs Kathryn Watson
PCC Foundation Governor
Start date 9.12.21 - 8.12.25
Curriculum Committee
Mrs Watson is a Freelance Education researcher.
She was a parent at the school and is an active member of the Church.
Mr Keith Gribbin
Co-chair of Governors PCE Foundation Governor
Start date 10.3.20 - 9.3.24
Mr Gribbin is a civil servant and his children attended Ford School.
Resources Committee
Headteacher Appraisal
Mr Andrew Joicey
DBE Foundation Governor
Start date 20.10.03 - 31.8.25
The Honourable Andrew Joicey is a farmer at New Etal Farm and his children attended the school.
Resources Committee, Health and Safety, Head Teacher Appraisal
Mrs Anne Morning
Start date 1.9.17 - 31.8.25
Staff Governor - School Finance Officer and Catering Manager
Resources Committee (Finance)
Mrs Margaret Murray
DBE Foundation Governor
Start date 4.10.19 - 3.10.23
Mrs Murray is a farmer at Kentstone Farm. Her children attend Ford school and she is also a member of the PTA.
Curriculum Committee
Head Teacher Appraisal
Mrs Gemma Douglas
DBE Foundation Governor
Start date 9.12.21 - 8.12.25
Resources committee
Mrs Douglas was the Project manager of the Glendale Gateway Trust in Wooler.
Her children attend Ford School and she is also a member of the PTA.