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November 2, 2022

Helen Thomson – Co-opted Governor

My name is Helen Thomson and I was co-opted as a governor of Park Grove in September 2022. Since 1999, I have been a secondary school English teacher (latterly a Head of English), working in both England and in South Australia. At present, I am taking a break from the classroom to complete a PhD...
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Andy Baker – Co-opted Safeguarding Governor

My name is Andy Baker and I was co-opted as safeguarding governor in September 2022. I am originally from Manchester, and spent eleven years there happily working in Youth Work. For the first five years, as a schools worker, working to deliver RE and PSHE content in secondary schools in the Trafford area. After that...
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Claire Kendall – Parent Governor

My name is Claire Kendall, I was elected a Parent Governor in September 2022. For as long as I can remember, I have loved learning and History. My initial career plan to become a Museum Educator fell by the wayside when I caught the teaching bug. I have been a teacher for 21 years, wearing...
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Aidan Horner – Parent Governor

My name is Aidan Horner and I am one of the parent governors. I have worked in higher education for the past 12 years. I am currently a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of York. I am fascinated in how people learn and remember and how we can use this knowledge...
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