Governance
The information here relates to the Local Governing Board.
Through the Scheme of Delegation, the Local Governing Board operates through the authority of Emmanuel Diocese of Liverpool Academies Trust Directors Board. Information regarding the multi-academy trust may be found here: www.edlat.org.uk
Welcome, Structure & Attendance
Welcome!
I am extremely proud to be Chair of Governors of St. Margaret’s. Having worked in the education sector all my life, I am fully committed to ensuring that all children receive the high-quality education that meets their individual needs and I know that at St. Margaret’s every pupil is enabled to acquire the knowledge and skills to support them as they progress to the next stage of their development.
I lead a team of dedicated governors with high expectations. We hold the school to account for its commitment to its vision of Care, Challenge and Celebrate with Christ, which underpins every aspect of school life. We fulfil a strategic role to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our school and we monitor both curriculum development and resources on a termly basis. Also, as governors, we fully support the school’s involvement in the local church and in the wider Christian community.
Finally, as the school moves forward, I intend to lead my team to ensure that every St. Margaret’s pupil is enabled to ‘flourish’ in both learning and worship through experiencing the Christian distinctiveness facilitated by being a member of the Emmanuel Diocese of Liverpool Academies Trust.
Mrs Ann Elphick
The Local Governing Board meets as a whole board once a term. It has two main committees, the Ethos and Curriculum Committee and the Resources Committee. Within each committee there are lead governors for staffing, finance, curriculum and ethos and wellbeing. In addition there is an admissions committee that usually meets twice a year. Some governors have a specific portfolio such as safeguarding, SEND.
The attendance of Governors at Full Local Governing Board meetings is shown by clicking the buttons below:
Attendance 2025-2026 Attendance 2026-2027
Membership, Terms of Office and Declarations
Foundation Governors:
Ann Elphick
First Appointed: 25/01/2018
Term of office End: 17/12/2029
Background: Retired Lecturer in Education @ Chester University
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Chair of Local Governing Board, CDH Curriculum Team Governor, Resources Committee, Ethos & Curriculum Committee, Headteacher Wellbeing Governor, Admissions Committee
David Littlewood
First Appointed: 26/01/2021
Term of office End: 25/01/2029
Background: Retired Headteacher
Business and Financial Interests: Trustee of Warrington Primary Academy Trust
Roles / Committees: Vice Chair of Local Governing Board, STEM Curriculum Team Governor, SEND Governor, Chair of Resources Committee, Ethos & Curriculum Committee, Admissions Committee
Rev Philippa Shaw
First Appointed: 05/04/2025
Term of office End: No end date as ex-officio whilst incumbent
Background: Current vicar of St Margaret's and All Hallows, previously a teacher
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Resources Committee
Gloria Warburton
First Appointed: 01/09/1997
Term of office End: 29/09/2028
Background: PCC member, Previously a teacher
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Resources Committee
Elizabeth Shone
First Appointed: 14/05/2009
Term of office End: 11/05/2029
Background: Churchwarden/PCC member, Previously worked in Warrington Safeguarding Child Protection Team
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Safeguarding Governor, Ethos & Curriculum Committee, Chair of Admissions Committee
Sue Kirby
First Appointed: 21/05/2026
Term of office End: 20/05/2030
Background: Previously worked in Warrington Family Support Service
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Ethos & Curriculum Committee (Lead Ethos Governor)
Parent Governors:
Craig Hands
First Appointed: 21/05/2026
Term of office End: 20/05/2030
Background: Current parent of 2 children in St Margarets, works in IT services
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Resources Committee
Sarah Ellis
First Appointed: 01/09/2025
Term of office End: 31/08/2029
Background: Current parent of 2 children in St Margarets, works in First Aid services company
Business and Financial Interests: LGB member of The Kings Leadership Academy, Warrington.
Roles / Committees: Resources Committee
Chris Babington
First Appointed: 05/01/2024
Term of office End: 04/01/2028
Background: Current parent of 2 children in St Margarets, works with telephony and IT contracts
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Resources Committee
Co-opted by Trust:
Rob Gibson
First Appointed: 05/10/2017
Term of office End: 03/10/2028
Background: Deputy Headteacher in One Community Trust, a primary MAT
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Chair of Ethos & Curriculum Committee (Lead Curriculum Governor), Admissions Committee
Staff Governors:
Mr Metcalfe
First Appointed: On appointment as Headteacher (2008)
Term of office End: On ceasing headteacher appointment
Background: Also Curate in Blackburn Diocese
Business and Financial Interests: CEO of Emmanuel Diocese of Liverpool Academies Trust, Member of St Michael's High School Academy Trust in Chorley
Roles / Committees: Executive Headteacher (legal Headteacher of the school), Resources Committee, Ethos & Curriculum Committee
Chloe Allen
First Appointed: 11/09/2025
Term of office End: 10/09/2029
Background: Classteacher at St Margaret's
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: Classteacher, Ethos & Curriculum Committee
Trust Governor:
Jo Hewson
Re-Appointed: 18/06/026
Term of office End: 17/06/2030
Background: Retired Education Officer to a multi-academy trust
Business and Financial Interests: Nil
Roles / Committees: SAW Curriculum Team Governor, Ethos & Curriculum Committee