Woodlands Primary School Governors

Below are the Governors with information about them.

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Amanda Campbell

I have been Deputy Head Teacher at Woodlands Primary since 2004. My roles in school are foundation Years Leader, SENCO and Child Protection Lead teacher. I have been teaching for 13 years and have worked in Harehills and Chapeltown before coming to Woodlands. I am married with two children and absolutely love working at such an amazing school.

I love team Woodlands

Member of: Pupil Support, Curriculum


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Sarah Hibbs

I am a Recruitment Manager based in West Yorkshire dealing mainly with all operational and business development aspects of the Industrial Sector. I studied Psychology and have recently completed a diploma in Counselling and a MA in Relationship therapy and am dedicated to contributing to the local community.

"It's not where you come from its where you end up that matters" Ella Fitzgerald.

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Michele Holdsworth

Parent Governor. School Volunteer.

"Every Child Matters"

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Emma Tregidden

Member of: Strategy, Parents


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Gail Clark

Member of: Pupil, Curriculum


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Chris Rabbit

Member of: Strategy, Parents


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Simon Bulmer

Member of: Strategy


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Andrew Tear

Member of: Strategy, Pupil


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Carol Gray

I am a full time volunteer in school, as well as a parent Governor. I am a very out going person.

Life is what you make it.

Member of: Curriculum, Parents


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Chris Walton

Hello. My name is Chris Walton, I have been a Head Teacher since 2003 and the Head Teacher at Woodlands since 2006. Previous to this I was an assistant head teacher and inclusion leader. I have a BA degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, a Master in Inclusive Education and Leadership, the qualification of the International Leadership and Management Program and am a trained OFSTED inspector.

Member of:Strategy and Operationoal, Pupil Support, Curriculum, Parents


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Cllr Hussain

I am councillor for Gipton and Harehills, living in the area with family. I am part of the Curriculum sub committee.

Member of:Parents, Curriculum


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Daniel Angadi

Hi, I’m Daniel the current Chair of Governors and I’ve been associated with the School since Autumn 2008 and take real pride from being associated with Woodlands. I work for IP Ltd who are owned by ASDA Walmart as a Plant Operations Manager, which basically means I take responsibility for a manufacturing site at Normington. I’m married with two children and live in Moortown.

The ultimate leader is one who develops his team to be better than himself.

Member of:Strategy and Operational, Pupil Support, Performance Management


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Lesley Jackson

I’m Lesley Jackson. I am a Community Governor and I live in Roundhay. I was Head Teacher of Wykebeck Primary School in Gipton until 2007. I am now retired but enjoy using my experience and knowledge of Primary Education by being a Governor at Woodlands.

Keep a sense of humour when things go wrong and always remember the times when they go well.

Member of: Strategy, Curriculum


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Sue Burling

I am an Associate Governor. I am married with two children both girls. I work as a T.A in year 2. I have worked at Woodlands for 6 years now and thoroughly enjoy my work.

You can do or be anything you want when you believe.

Member of:Curriculum, Parents