Governance

Gary Shaw

Chair of the Local Academy Board, 

 Co-opted - Term ends 20.09.2025

I have lived in Higher Bebington since 1979 and both my children attended Town Lane Infants.
I am a retired Primary School Headteacher, having worked in many schools across Merseyside. I was also an Inspector for Liverpool Education Authority and a Liverpool Diocesan Schools’ Advisor for a number of years.

I am currently one of the Church Wardens at Christ Church, Higher Bebington and I am very keen to further develop the already strong links between the school and the church/local community.

Naomi Alleyne

Co-opted -  Term ends 31.08.2024

I have been a resident on the Wirral from birth. I attended Wirral Grammar School for Girls for my secondary education, and The University of Manchester for my degree and masters. 

Currently working as a Senior Project Manager for a company based in Bromborough. I also volunteer as a STEM ambassador, looking to promote  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics skills and careers to students of all ages.

Catherine Daulby

Vice Chair of the Local Academy Board,

I have been a co opted Governor at Town Lane for 8 years.  I am also a Governor at Higher Bebington Junior School where I am the School Business Manager.  I live in Higher Bebington with my son who is in Year 10 at Wirral Grammar School for Boys.

Also a co opted governor at Higher Bebington Junior School.

Leigh Horner

Parent - Term ends 02.11.2027

Kate Large 

Headteacher (ex officio)

Hayley Smith

Parent - Term ends 02.11.2027

I have lived in Higher Bebington for over eleven years now and have a son who is currently on role at Town Lane Infants School and a daughter who will hopefully attend in the future. 

I am a teacher and Assistant Head of English at Wirral Grammar School for Girls, where I have worked for the past twelve years. 

I am passionate about education and ensuring that all children have access to a broad and enriching curriculum.

Sarah Price

Staff Governor - Term ends 29.09.2024  

I have worked at Town Lane Infant School since 2006 and currently teach in Foundation 2- Early Years Lead. For the last three years I have been part of the Leadership Team, with responsibility for Early Years. As a teacher governor, I feel that I can give good insight into the day-to-day life at the school and also be involved in shaping the future of Town Lane. I want the children at our school to achieve the best they possibly can and leave us well prepared for the next stage of their education, with lasting, happy memories of the years spent with us.

Allyson Walker 

Co-opted - Term ends 12.11.2025

I have been a co- opted Governor of Town Lane since Dec 2021. I have 4 grown-up children and live in Heswall. My background is in Human Resource Management and have always been passionate about the importance of early years education, having seen the benefits in my own children’s education.  

Sarah Macaskill, Associate member

(Deputy Headteacher)