Governors
As a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools our Local Governing Committee is part of the overall governance structure of the multi-academy trust. You can see details of the Trust's governance here.
Details of the Trust's policies that the school and our Local Governing Committee follow can be found here.
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As a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, our Local Governing Committee is part of the overall governance structure of the multi-academy trust. Please see the Aldridge Education website for further information on Governing Policies and Accountability.
Chair of Governors - Jo Dodds
I am an HR professional specialising in Employee Engagement. I live in the local area and I’m passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.
I'm committed to working in partnership with the school, families, and the wider community to ensure that all children are nurtured not only academically, but emotionally and socially, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.
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I can be contacted by email using chair@sudell.blackburn.sch.uk
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Vice Chair - Bryony Green
Bryony is Chief Operating Officer for Aldridge Education, where she is responsible for operations across the Trust. Bryony has worked in the Education sector for nearly 20 years, as a project manager and senior leader, working on a range of Academy conversion projects for the DfE and within another Multi Academy Trust. Prior to that she trained and worked as an engineer and project manager in the Ministry of Defence.
Bryony is an experienced governor and enjoys being a member of the Sudell LGC.
Governors - Georgina Boyer
STAFF Governor - Jayne Hornby
I am proud to be the staff governor at our fantastic school. It has been a privilege to work at Sudell since 2016, but I have worked in education for over 28 years. Throughout my career in education, I have been determined to ensure that all children have the best possible experiences.
This is why I am a firm believer in the three key drivers of the Sudell curriculum, ensuring that our curriculum is rich in knowledge, experience and social conscience. In my role as staff governor, I am looking forward to using my experience to support the leadership team at Sudell in continuing to develop into an outstanding school.
Trust Governor - Mubaaruk Ibrahim
Mubaaruck Ibrahim joined the Trust as our first Chief Growth Officer in September 2021.
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Prior to joining Aldridge Mubaaruck was CEO of Feversham Education Trust and is a former Executive Principal at Star Academies. He was named Lancashire Headteacher of the Year in 2017 and was shortlisted for the TES Headteacher of the Year Award in the same year. He is a National Leader of Education who brings considerable experience and expertise to our school.
Trust Governor - Vacancy
Parent Governor - Melody Fitzjohn
I joined Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary (DASP) as a Parent Governor in February 2022. I am currently employed by Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) and I have two children who attend both DASP and DACA.
Prior to my employment with DACA, my specialist area was in Early Years and I worked within Nurseries and Pre-Schools for nine years. During my time in Early Years, I worked with children who had additional needs and SEN, children in care and children under external agencies. My role was to work alongside Primary Schools in the area to transition these children into mainstream school and to deliver workshops to the staff members involved with the children. I also delivered Intervention sessions within the setting which consisted of Speech and Language, Makaton, British Sign Language, Art and Creativity Therapy and working with EAL children to develop their English skills.
I have been privileged to work alongside some amazing children and adults, some of whom I still see to this day. I hope this may continue with my work at DACA and DASP.
Parent Governor - Vacant
Vacancy - Please contact school if you are interested in joining our governing body.
Principal - Jenna Harty
Jenna was appointed as Principal of Sudell Primary School in April 2023, joining from another Darwen Primary School, where she held the role of Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo for 13 years.
Jenna is an experienced primary practitioner and senior leader, with a passion for Early Years. Jenna graduated from Lancaster University, gaining a BA (Hons) in Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status in 2006. Since then, Jenna has gone on to study a Post Graduate Certificate in Education gaining her SENDCo Award from Edgehill University in 2016. Jenna is delighted to be taking up her first post as a Principal and excited to lead Sudell on the next stage of their journey.
Trust Governor - Vacant
Contact
Sudell Primary School
Ellison Fold Terrace
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 3EB
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01254 703440
office@sudell.blackburn.sch.uk
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Clerk to the Governors - Stephanie Williams
Stephanie.Williams@entrustclerk.com
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Sudell Governing body structure & remit
The Board of Governors keeps a strategic overview of all of the above. As in all schools, Sudell’s Board of Governors has a strong focus on three core strategic functions: