Meet our Governors
Mr J P Madden - Chair of Governors
Paul was born and raised in the Warrington area. He attends Warrington Parish Church where, as a child, he was an altar server. He has had a considerable career in education, governance, senior leadership and business over many years, during which time, his teaching, leadership and management have been judged as outstanding. He is also on the Governing Board at a High School in the Northwest. As a Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocesan Board and as the newly appointed Chair of Governors, Paul is committed to seeing all staff and students achieve maximum fulfilment and satisfaction in their roles and lives. Paul is also the Safeguarding Governor.
Rev'd P Wilson - Foundation Governor
The Rev'd Paul Wilson has been the Rector of Warrington, St. Elphin’s, since May 2013, moving here from Yorkshire. Before being ordained in the Church of England in 1998, Paul has had previous experience of working in retail management as well as running his own business. Paul has served as a Governor at various schools for over 17 years. At St. Elphin’s CE Primary School, Paul serves as a Foundation Governor, appointed by St. Elphin’s Church. Paul is committed to seeing the pupils and staff of St. Elphin’s CE Primary School flourish, grow and achieve their very best as unique children of our loving God. Paul is also the link Governor for RE, Ethos and SMSC.
Mrs L Sherrington - Parent Governor
Information for our newest Parent Governor - Louise - will follow.
Mr J Coman - Foundation Governor
Mrs K Czimbor - Foundation Governor
Mrs E Brown - Vice Chair / Parent Governor
Emma was born and raised in Warrington, She is a Parent Governor and the chairperson of the Health and Safety Committee.
She currently has two children at St Elphin’s.
Emma enjoys working with the staff, parents and children at St Elphin’s and she is an active part of the school community as well as being a founding member of the PTFA of which sh is the Chairperson.
Emma has strong ties to our local community being part of The Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project and The Friends of St Elphin’s Park. She hopes to build on relationships between the school, parents and the local community. Emma is also the link Governor for EYFS
Miss K Hayes - Foundation Governor
Born and raised in Warrington, Kathryn has been a lifelong worshipper at Warrington Parish Church, St. Elphin’s and is currently a Churchwarden there. Trained as a teacher she worked in local primary schools for over 38 years. A Foundation Governor she is member of the Staffing and Curriculum Committee, the Finance Committee, the Staff Dismissal Panel and the Pupil Discipline Panel. She is also the link Governor for collective worship. Kathryn is committed to seeing that both pupils and staff achieve their full potential in all areas and that they flourish and grow in an environment which reflects the love of God. Kathryn is also the link Governor for KS2
Mrs A Astill - Foundation Governor
Adele was appointed Foundation Governor in late 2015 and she is the link Governor for Pupil premium.
Her daughter attends St Elphins reception & together they attend the church on a weekly basis.
She am very passionate about a child's education & Christian Values and believe these to be very important. Adele is excited to become more involved as a school Governor.
Adele has over 10 years experience in Human Resources dealing mainly with employee welfare, offering advice & support.
She hopes this experience will help with her personal development into being a great school Governor.