Governing Board
Governance Statement
Boundary Primary School converted to an academy on 1st April 2024. The school is now part of Synergy Education Trust.
The Trust’s governance structure is made up of members, trustees and local governing boards. Within this structure there is a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience across the education landscape. The responsibilities of the Trust are governed by the Articles of Association and schemes of delegation, which outline the devolved responsibilities of the Trustees and Local Governing Board. For further information please go to https://seteducation.org.uk/governance
Local Governing Board
Local Governing Boards (LGB) are committees of the Trust. The LGB is established by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Trust. The LGB is subject to the Terms of Reference set out below which detail the responsibilities of the LGB and its relationships with the Trust Board.
Boundary has a long and proud partnership with the governing board. The governors at Boundary Primary School work collaboratively with leaders in school. They are responsible for making sure the school continues to provide outstanding quality education for all pupils. Ensuring there is a relentless drive to raise educational standards in school is a key priority. This happens when there are high expectations of what pupils can achieve.
Governors promote effective ways of teaching and learning when setting the school aims and policies. They do this together with the Head of School, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.
- to ensure the school has a clear strategic vision, which agrees with the wider strategic direction of the Trust,
- to receive regular assurance on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the curriculum,
- to monitor standards and performance of the education provided so that it supports successful pupil outcomes,
- to work with senior leaders to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to address them in line with the trust strategic objectives
- to maintain an oversight for staff and pupil wellbeing as part of the safeguarding and behaviour management in school,
- to maintain oversight that effective safeguarding arrangements are in place and are operating in the school,
- to provide a link with parents, carers and the local community that the school serves,
- to work in partnership with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and other stakeholders across the MAT community to ensure that pupils with SEND are well supported and included in all aspects of life
- to establish a strong relationship with the Head of School in order to provide effective support and challenge.
- to ensure that the trust policy for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is implemented and adapted to the specific school context where necessary.
Governance Arrangements
To undertake the core functions, we have established the following governance structure for our school:
Local Governing Board Meetings are held on a termly basis and as required, and focus on setting the strategic direction for the school and delegate functions to the committees of the Governing Board and individual members. These meetings include curriculum, educational performance of the school, personal development, safety, staffing, finance and premises management.
Our Governors monitor specific areas of the curriculum (eg. Safeguarding, SEN, Maths etc.) and make regular visits to school to monitor these aspects of the curriculum. Records of these visits can be found on Governor Hub.
Statutory Documents
For Memorandum and Articles of Associasion please click here.
Contact the Governing Board
If you would like to contact the Local Governing Board with any comments, concerns or compliments please address your correspondence in writing to the Chair of the Governing Board, C/O the school (marked private & confidential):
Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire,FY3 7RW
Alternatively you can contact the main office by phone/email:
01253 287250
admin@boundary.seteducation.org.uk
Meet the Governors
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Jenny NorthCategory of governor: Parent Governor / Chair of Governors Appointed by: School/Governing Body Date of appointment: 28.3.23 Term of office: 28.3.23 – 28.3.27 Governing board role: Year 1 and Personal Development and Wellebing Governor Other information: I am an Educational Support Worker and careers advisor at a local college, I have been working in education for the last 8 years in both primary and secondary schools. I have seen all of my children grow and develop during their Boundary years and I feel with the last one still at the school, it was my time to give something back to the school through being a Parent Governor, allowing me to ensure the school meets the expectations of all. Boundary is a truly inspiring school which nurtures and teaches our children to be positive members of the community.
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Sarah AkinCategory of governor: Vice Chair of Governors Appointed by: School/Governing Body Date of appointmet: 14.12.21 Term of office: 14.12.25 - 13.12.29 Governing board role: Year 4 and Safeguarding Governor Other information: I am a teacher currently working at a local Primary school. However, my career started in sales. After some time in sales, I decided to switch gears and pursue my true passion, which is teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy walking my dog and exploring new sights and sounds with him. Additionally, I have always had a great interest in musical theatre and try to attend as many shows as possible.
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Paul Welch OBECategory of governor: Co-opted Governor Appointed by: School/Governing Body Date of appointment: 28.3.23 Term of office: 28.3.23 – 28.3.27 Governing board role: Year 5 and Leadership & Governance and Wellbeing Governor Other information: What I have seen at Boundary is the commitment of the staff at and I wanted to give to give something back and offer my time and support in this role. I have been employed as a civil servant for 32 years and am a qualified HR professional. Additionally, I sit as a Magistrate for the Lancashire Bench and was awarded an OBE in 2014 for my contribution to the success of London 2012 and my charity work. |
Shelby MercerCategory of governor: Appointed Governor Appointed by: Trust Board Date of appointmet: 01.09.26 Term of office: 01.09.26 - 31308.30 Governing board role: Year 2, Curricullum & Teaching and SEND Governor Other information: |
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Daniel ParsonsCategory of governor: Staff Governor Appointed by: Staff Date of appointmet: 15.7.23 Term of office: 15.7.23 – 15.7.27 Governing board role: SEND Units and Curricullum & Teaching Governor Other information: I have been a proud member of the Boundary team for 15 years and am currently an Early Career Teacher (ECT2), a full-time Year 5 class teacher, and the school's Religious Education (R.E.) Subject Leader. During my time at the school, I have gained experience working across all key stages, giving me a broad understanding of children's learning, development and progression throughout their primary education. As a Year 5 teacher, I am responsible for planning and delivering an ambitious, engaging and inclusive curriculum that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. I am passionate about creating a positive learning environment where children are supported, challenged and inspired to become confident, independent learners with high aspirations for their future.
In my role as R.E. Subject Leader, I oversee the development of Religious Education across the school, supporting colleagues, monitoring standards and ensuring that pupils develop a strong understanding of different faiths, beliefs and worldviews. I am committed to promoting respect, tolerance and curiosity, helping children to develop the knowledge and values needed to thrive in a diverse society.
As the Staff Governor, I bring a valuable perspective to the governing body through my firsthand experience of teaching and learning within the school. I am committed to supporting the school's strategic vision and continuous improvement while ensuring that the views and experiences of staff contribute positively to discussions and decision-making. Having spent 15 years at Boundary, I am proud to serve both the school and wider community, working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
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Georgina SuttonCategory of governor: Co-opted Governor Appointed by: School/Governing Body Date of appointment: 21.10.25 Term of office: 21.10.25 - 20.10.29 Governing board role: Disadvanteged Pupils, Achievment and Year 6 Governor Other information: |
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Kara ChapmanCategory of governor: Co-opted Governor Appointed by: School/Governing Body Date of appointment: 02.10.26 Term of office: 02.10.26 - 01.10.30 Governing board role: EYFS and Inclusion Governor Other information: |
Historical Board Members
| Mrs. Audrey Aspinall | Year 2 Link Governor |
| Mr. Jake Walley | Year 6 Link Governor |
| Mr Ezhilarasan Mudaliar | Year 5 Link Governor |
| Mr. Mark Cowell | Safeguarding Governor |
| Mrs. Jean Martin | Quality of Education Governor |
| Mrs. S Greenall | Parent Governor |
| Mrs. L Clements | Co-opted Governor |
| Mr. F Rogers | Parent Governor |
| Mr. A Williams | Co-opted Governor |
| Mrs. L Gillott | Parent Governor |
| Mrs. J Hamilton | Staff Governor |
| Mr. J. Truelove | Chair of Governors |
| Miss. S. Ashton | Executive Headteacher |
