Welcome to the Governance section of our website. At Newbridge, our governing body plays a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the school, ensuring accountability, and supporting continuous improvement. In line with statutory guidance from the Department for Education, we are committed to transparency and have published all required governance information below.
Our governors meet seven times per year under a Full Governing Body model, ensuring consistent oversight and strategic leadership across all areas of school life.
The governing body consists of the following members:
Mike Inman
Role: Chair of Governors, CLA & SEND
Ann Finnegan
Role: Vice Chair, Pupil Premium & Curriculum
Paul Appleton
Role: Headteacher
Chris Bennett
Role: Co-opted Governor, Attendance, Child Protection / Safeguarding & Behaviour
Barbara Bennet
Role: Co-opted Governor, CLA & SEND Link Governor
Robert McKeever
Role: Co-opted Governor, Co-opted Governor
Karen Newton
Role: Co-opted Governor, Health & Safety, Premises & GDPR
Karl Wheelan
Role: Co-opted Governor, Careers
Clare Lawson
Role: Co-opted Governor, Careers
Malcolm Donaldson
Role: Staff Governor
Parent Governor Vacancies
We currently have two vacancies for Parent Governors. If you are a parent or carer of a pupil at Newbridge Learning Community and are interested in joining the governing body, please contact the school office for more information. Your voice matters, and we welcome your involvement in shaping the future of our school.