Meet the Governors
"Governance is a strength of the school. Governors' mix of relevant experience and expertise combines well to ensure that the drive towards excellence is relentless." (Ofsted, December 2015)
Sandra Morris, Chair of Governors
Sandra has been a Community Governor for over 4 years and was appointed Chair of Governors in July 2017. She has two sons, one of whom is a Teacher and the other at A level.
She chairs the Community sub-committee and is a member of all four committees. Sandra has a particular interest in Safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the school and is the Safeguarding Governor for the school. As a founding member of Lansbury Make it Happen, she takes a keen interest in school affairs and is currently attempting to learn Makaton.
Sandra is available to staff and families if they wish to speak to her about Pastoral matters and those relating to the Christian Faith. She believes that all children should have the opportunity to lead a fulfilled life.
Sue Goldsworthy - Vice Chair
Sue's experience of over 25 years as a special school teacher in a variety of special schools and settings across the north west, includes supporting children with autism in mainstream schools, and teaching in schools for children with severe learning difficulties and autism. Sue established the successful Greater Manchester Special School moderation group.
Passionate about achieving truly outstanding outcomes for all young people with Special Educational Needs, Sue is particularly interested in ensuring the curriculum is exciting and motivating for all young people and enables all pupils to achieve their goals. She is interested in raising standards of attainment and ensuring successful outcomes for all young people and takes a lead for Governors at Lansbury Bridge on matters relating to assessment of pupil progress.
Sue is Chair of the Standards Committee and a member of the Community, Estates and Resources Committees.
Tom Jackson
Tom is a Co-opted Governor and Chair of the Resources sub-committee.
He has 25+ years of service for the NHS.
Other interests include being Chair of Liverpool St Helens Rugby Club and Chair of a local charity, St Helens Autism Support.
As a parent with special needs children, Tom is committed to ensuring his skills and experiences, along with those of fellow governors, can contribute to making Lansbury Bridge an outstanding school. His particular focus is to support the finance aspects of governance.
Gemma Lea
Gemma was nominated as our second Parent Governor on the 27th September 2019 and became a Co-opted Governor in July 2023. Gemma has enjoyed working as a primary school teacher in a local mainstream school for the past 16 years. She is looking forward to helping Lansbury Bridge be the best possible place for our children to attend.
Jenny Crawford
I am retired and whilst I have no knowledge of the working in the education sector I am looking forward to my association with Lansbury Bridge School and hope to use the skills and knowledge I gained when working for the benefit of all who are involved in this wonderful school.
Helen Sayer
Appointed Juy 2023 - information pending
Co-opted Governor Vacancy
Sharon Webster - Staff Governor
Councillor Andy Bowden - LA Representative
Councillor Bowden joined us on 10th July 2020 as our Local Authority Representative.
Andy is an elected Councillor and Head of Office for Conor McGinn MP. Andy is a Trustee for Derbyshire Hill Family Centre and Parr Sport and Community Centre.
Shannon Hill - Parent Governor
Appointed October 2023 - Information Pending
Michelle Byrne - Parent Governor
Appointed October 2023 - Information Pending
Representative on Governors’ Forum: Mrs Sandra Morris
