Governing Body

Our Governing Body exists to support and challenge the staff at the school and to ensure that our children get the outstanding education that they deserve. It is made up of parents, staff, members of the community and other co-opted Governors with expertise and experience in education or related fields. We meet 6 times across an academic year as a full Governing Body. The Chair of the Governing Body is Rachel Wise.

Governors Attendance 2023-2024

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Declarations of Interest Forms SGPA 2026-2027

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Delegation Framework September 2025

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Taniqua West

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Type of Governor	Governor: Appointed
Term of office starts:	12.10.2023
Term of office ends:	11.10.2026
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	4 out of 6
Profile	I graduated from the University of Manchester with an honours degree in Law. I currently work as a Project Delivery Manager within the Civil Service having previously worked within higher education and the professional sports industry. I am passionate about improving the educational opportunities and attainment of children and young people. In previous roles I have worked on helping others to overcome actual and perceived barriers to their learning and development and changing and shaping policy and attitudes in the area of EDI. I am currently part of a Social Mobility staff network focused on making further improvements in these areas. I have also been fortunate enough in the past to have gained experience in providing legal advice to the public through the University’s Legal Advice Centre and volunteering with a charity that supports young people at immediate risk of homelessness.

Nahla Zeiton

Type of Governor	Staff Elected: Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Term of office starts:	13.03.2025
Term of office ends:	12.03.2029
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	0 out of 6

Nahla joined Stanley Grove in 2017 having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University. Nahla chose to become a staff governor for the school because she is passionate about supporting the development and growth of both students and staff within the school community. With a deep commitment to education and improving the learning environment, she wanted to contribute her insights and expertise to help shape school policies, drive positive change, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

As a staff member, she understands the challenges and opportunities the school faces, and aims to use her position to make a meaningful difference in shaping the future of our students.

Amy Footman

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Type of Governor	Principal: Stanley Grove: Ex Officio
Term of office starts:	01.12.2016
Term of office ends:	n/a
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	6 out of 6
Profile	Amy joined the Stanley Grove team as a class teacher in 2008 having studied at Warwick University. In 2012 she became Assistant Vice Principal with responsibilities for SEN, Inclusion and Safeguarding. Her personal interest and passion for Special Educational Needs led her to complete both a MA in Inclusion and the National Award for SENCOs through Manchester Metropolitan University. Amy is proud to now be Principal at such a unique and inspiring academy. For Amy, Stanley Grove should be a school that is at the heart of the community, giving children rich new experiences and improving outcomes for pupils. She took pride in receiving the recent accreditation as a Gold Rights Respecting and Nurture UK School.

Samiya Butt

Type of Governor	Appointed-Safeguarding Governor
Term of office starts:	27th February 2026
Term of office ends:	26th February 2030
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	4 out of 6
Profile	Samiya Butt is the Prevent & Community Cohesion Coordinator at Manchester City Council and has over 20 years’ experience in working in Local Government. Samiya has extensive experience in managing the delivery of large scale projects, building partnerships and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Samiya has been in her current role for the last five years and at the heart of developing Manchester’s approach to delivering the Prevent strategy in the city. This includes the co creation of a campaign designed with local communities to build community resilience called RADEQUAL and piloting new processes and support to safeguard those most vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism. Samiya’s skills and experience are key to building a better understanding about community cohesion in the city encouraging positive relationships between and within communities. She has been part of the delivery of a number of programmes of work aimed at seeking a better understanding of community sentiment and the drivers that can lead to potential tensions along with tackling the multi-faceted cross –cutting approaches needed to address long standing socio economic factors. Samiya has worked across Greater Manchester to develop tools and support for a range of partners aimed at establishing a better understand about the risks associated with terrorism, the delivery of the Prevent Duty and working with communities to rethink radicalisation and build community cohesion.

Angus Kirk

Type of Governor	Governor: Appointed
Term of office starts:	01.09.2026
Term of office ends:	31.08.2030
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	4 out of 6
Profile	I am a Manchester-based primary school teacher, having graduated from Newcastle University with an English Language and Literature degree (specialising in 20th Century literature and language acquisition). Before becoming a teacher, I worked in a range of roles from digital marketing to leading recruitment and marketing for a care company. I am passionate about education, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for the pupils I teach. I am proud to be a governor at Stanley Grove, because the school is at the heart of the local community, and ensures children are nurtured and supported to reach their full potential.

Thomas Lannen

Type of Governor	Chair of Governors: Appointed
Term of office starts:	26.04.2026
Term of office ends:	25.04.2030
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	5 out of 6
Profile	I graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in History and Politics prior to doing a law conversion course. I currently work for a law firm specialising in insurance. I have previously volunteered with the work the Princes Trust do within schools running workshops looking at raising attainment, and building confidence within groups of students. I have broader interests in education and the challenges faced when accessing education, especially for children with SEN and ensuring they achieve the best education possible. Thomas can be contacted by post : 28 Mellington Avenue Manchester M20 5NJ

Michael Corbett

Type of Governor	Governor: Appointed
Term of office starts:	01.07.2025
Term of office ends:	30.06.2029
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	n/a
Profile	I graduated from the University of Manchester before training as a teacher at the University of Birmingham in 2010. Since then, I have taught Geography at a local independent school, where I have also acted as Head of Sixth Form and Head of Year. Through my role(s) I have focused on raising attainment and opportunities for all pupils, broadening their experiences inside and outside the classroom, to provide them with the skills to flourish beyond secondary education. I have gained experience of writing and implementing whole-school policy and school curriculum development, and continue to act as an examiner at GCSE. As a governor at Stanley Grove, I wish to support the ongoing efforts of teaching and non-teaching staff in providing a safe, vibrant and wholesome learning environment.

Afsana Chowdhury

Type of Governor	Governor: Parent Elected-Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Term of office starts:	23.05.2025
Term of office ends:	22.05.2029
Meetings attended in the last academic year:	n/a
Profile	My experiences in schools, in the community, my role as a lecturer in Higher Education and current doctoral studies have given me a strong understanding of the importance of inclusion, creativity, and well-being in education. I am particularly interested in promoting opportunities that celebrate diversity and encourage every child to reach their full potential. I am committed to working with other parents, our children, and all members of staff at Stanley Grove. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of SGPA and support the school in achieving its vision for excellence.