Meet the Governors

Helen Harrison - Staff governor, Headteacher – attends all committees

Chair of Governors - attends all committees - Parent Governor

I have two children, one who previously attended Mossley Primary School and one who has just begun her Mossley journey in Reception. 

 Having spent my career working in children’s mental health services, working directly with young people and as part of senior leadership teams, I am dedicated to ensuring the very best outcomes for children, and supporting those that create the enriching environment in which they learn.   

 I am looking forward to working with Mossley as we commit to continually raising standards and helping the children get the very best from their primary school experience. 

Dorothy Dentith – Church Foundation Governor, Curriculum and pupil progress committee

I have been appointed as a Foundation Governor at Mossley School by the Parochial Church Council. I have lived in Congleton for thirty years with my husband Paul. Our daughter and son both attended Mossley School but are now adults living in Lancashire and Barcelona.
I am retired now after a career in teaching and education, and spend my time gardening, volunteering at The Chappell Centre here in Mossley, running a local Guide Unit and being a member of various guiding committees at county and national level.

Sharon Hennam-Dale-Co-Opted governor, Curriculum and Pupil Progress Committee

Ben Heades - Staff Governor, deputy head - All committees

Keith Smith - Co-Opted governor, Vice Chair

In previous years I have acted as Chair of the SLMF committee and Vice Chair of the main governing body, I have been involved with the school for over 16 years as a parent of three children and 12 years as a governor. My personal experience extends across a wide range of business where I have held senior Finance and IT positions. In the past few weeks, I have started my own company working with small businesses to help them develop and secure growth.
Our youngest daughter has moved on to Eaton Bank where I am also a school governor.

Adrian Swindells- Chair of Finance & Audit committee- Foundation Governor

I am a recently retired company director and co founder of my own successful company which I have been running for the last twenty six years and was recently acquired by a large Swedish company.Married with three grown up children and one grandchild currently at the school and one who was at the school but who is now at Eaton Bank. Practising Christian and appointed to the role by The Diocese of Chester. Trustee of a local charity and have been raising funds for various charities over many years.To give something back locally is my desire and I wish to help develop children a little entrepreneurship in their early years.I hope to be able to bring my business skills to this all ready well run school and contribute in a positive way to the governing body.

Mike Winstanley- Finance & Audit committee - Parent Governor

I joined the Mossley Governors in Spring 2024 as a parent Governor having got to know a number of the staff over the last few years. I have been particularly impressed with the hard work and dedication of all the staff at Mossley putting the children at the centre of everything they do in a happy and positive environment.