My name is Jackie and I have been a special needs teacher for 34 years until I retired. I loved my job and worked in both post 16 in school provision and an FE college. I worked the last 20 years of my working life in a school teaching mainly KS3 & KS4 pupils with severe learning difficulties and disabilities.

I can do both BSL and Makaton sign language. My main hobbies are crafting, cooking and gardening. I am married with two daughters and five grandchildren. I am very involved in the local community of Grappenhall and Thelwall and enjoy attending the craft group, church services and WI. I feel so lucky and privileged to be the Community Governor at Chaigeley School.

Amy is an experienced Operations Director who enjoys finding smart, practical ways to help organisations run smoothly. She’s passionate about creating supportive environments where young people can thrive and brings a calm, strategic mindset to everything she does.

As a neurodivergent professional, Amy values diverse perspectives and inclusive approaches. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, gardening, gaming, and volunteering with a local cat rescue charity. As a Trustee, she’s all about making a positive difference and keeping things moving in the right direction.

Hi, I am Paul the Principal at Chaigeley and have been since September 2021, worked in SEND schools for the last 15 years and originally started as a PE teacher in Widnes back in 2001. 

I have always enjoyed the extra challenge of working with SEN pupils and watching the amazing impact you can have on a young person’s life, when you believe in them and what they want to achieve.

I also enjoy watching staff developing amazing relationships that allow a child to be themselves and develop in confidence over time.

I have always enjoyed coaching and helping others develop into strong independent learners or leaders

I enjoy mountaineering, fishing, cycling and swimming. The outdoors makes me feel alive and I encourage all pupils at Chaigeley to learn and develop in the wild, as it can change lives in incredible ways and open the mind to all types of adventures.

I joined Chaigeley School in 2015 and have developed a passion for this sector of education. I am inspired by our dedicated, knowledgeable and caring staff team that regularly go above and beyond in order to help our pupils succeed. I am proud to work here and do everything I can to help drive the school forward to be at the forefront of specialist education. I regularly attend education conferences and meet with local authority officials and other school leaders to learn about and contribute to education practice and policy.

As Business & Finance Manager, I am responsible for ensuring the school makes the best possible use of the resources available. I am responsible for managing finances, human resources, administration, estates and all other non-teaching matters. I am committed to making this school a great place to work by continually reviewing and improving staff mental health and wellbeing.

I have qualifications in school business management, IOSH, Mental Health First Aid and Safeguarding. I am a deputy DSL and am part of the safeguarding team and a member of the senior leadership team. I am also the Company Secretary and work closely advising the governing body on governing matters.

Prior to working at the school, I have held senior positions within the insurance industry and retail. In my spare time I play pool for a local team and have represented my County and I play the piano when I can. I am also a football referee working with grassroots leagues locally.

I am a civil engineer and have been working in the construction industry for 15 years, primarily within design consultancies. I bring a practical, problem-solving approach and a strong belief in helping young people discover their own paths. As a school governor, I’m passionate about creating opportunities for pupils to explore their interests, challenge preconceived ideas, and find futures they can be excited about.

I live in the Warrington area and enjoy running and paddleboarding to help me stay active and connected to the outdoors.

Hi, I’m Leonie, I have a son who is in year 9 at Chaigeley.

As a wife and as a Mum to two wonderful autistic sons, (and three cats!), my life is busy. As any parent (especially those who have fought for an EHCP for their child) will know, a parent’s life is full of challenges, hurdles and the need to do anything to advocate for your children. Having spent time in various schools over the years, from helping at my oldest son’s primary school onward, I have seen first-hand how getting it right at school can make all the difference to a child’s education and wellbeing.

I recently had a change of career, due to redundancy. I currently work as an Exam Invigilator during mocks and exams seasons, mainly, but not exclusively, working as reader and scribe with SEND children. I also temp as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Prior to changing my job role, I worked within the Telecoms industry, mainly within systems management, for over 25 years.

As Parent Governor, I hope to drive positive changes for our parents experience with school and I look forward to meeting you all and getting started on this new challenge with you.

Tim has been a governor and Trustee since 2017 and is a semi-retired chartered accountant, previously with an international practice’s Manchester office.

Since retirement from that role, he has specialised since 2017 in working with charities; both as a volunteer trustee and as finance officer for several North West charities.

He lives locally in the Warrington area and is still an active participant in sports.

I am Will. I am proud to have been a Governor at Chaigeley for over 20 years, and to have served as chair for 5 years. I am now fully retired; my primary career has been as an IT professional starting in 1970, during the very early days of the IT revolution.

I live locally in Warrington and am still active in sports and all other aspects of looking after my wellbeing!