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 Link
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
Sian Burton
Role: Parent Governor
Malcolm Donaldson
Role: Staff Governor, Wellbeing
Clare Lawson
Role: Co-opted Governor, Careers
Robert McKeever
Role: Co-opted Governor
Kirsty Murphy
Role: Parent Governor
Karen Newton
Role: Co-opted Governor, Health & Safety, Premises & GDPR