Brooklands
Primary School
Our Governing Board meets on a termly basis. In addition to three full governing board meetings per year we also have the following committees meeting on a termly basis during the school day following a visit, led by the governor and associated with their link responsibility:
Resources (including Pay Committee and Health and Safety)
Responsible for:
-Buildings, Pay Policy, Health and Safety, Finance and Staffing.
Learning & Achievment
Responsible for:
Attainment and Achievement scrutiny, School Development Plan, Curriculum Policies and implementation and quality of learning and teaching.
Our Governing Body:
Co-opted (Appointed by Governing Board)
Mrs. Anne Madden
I joined the Governing Body as a parent governor in the 1990s and since then have been a co-opted governor. I have gained a wide range of experience through my roles as Chair of Staffing and Curriculum Committee, chairing the Headteacher’s Performance Review and Vice Chair. I was actively involved in the last Ofsted inspection and in the appointment of the current headteacher.
I am passionate about equality of opportunity and fairness and my working career has been spent with the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Equality and Human Rights Commission focusing primarily on equality and inclusion in education. My role has covered equality law, policy and practice. I led work to develop Technical Guidance for schools on the Equality Act 2010 and have worked closely with the DfE and Ofsted to build equality requirements and best practice into inspection frameworks and government policy, most recently in relation to the new SEND code and EHC plans. To support schools in providing inclusive education, I led the development of three on-line teaching resources: Equal Rights, Equal Respect; Equal Choices, Equal Chances and Unlocking Opportunities – a training package for schools on providing reasonable adjustments across the curriculum and in extra-curricular activities.
My commitment and dedication to Brooklands Primary School has strong foundations – I was born in Sale and attended the School, as did my son. It is a privilege to serve on the Governing Body and I hope that my knowledge and experience helps to ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve their best and to progress to successful lives beyond our school.
–Chair of Governors (SEND, CLA and Safeguarding Link Governor)
-Committees- All
-Term of Office- 27/6/23-27/6/27
-No material, business interests or other school governing body positions declared
-Relationship with staff/governors in school – None
Mr. Chris Boyes
Born in Croydon, I moved to the NW after graduating from Manchester University and have now lived in Brooklands for well over 40 years. Both of my children attended Brooklands Primary School. I was for three separate years Chairman of the PTA and was i/c Fireworks for seven years.
I am a Community Governor and feel I have a responsibility to link with residents and other stakeholders on the many educational issues within Trafford and beyond.
My interests and involvement in other organisations includes former Governorship of Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Past President Chairman and Hon Secretary of Sale Golf Club, Vice President Sale Rugby Club, Rotary International Past District Governor and Governorship of Sale High School and President Sale Photographic Society
-Chair- Resources
-Headteacher Performance Management Committee
-Term of Office- 9/3/25-8/3/29
-Material, business interests or other school governing body positions declared-
Governor (Sale High School)
Wife- Governor Worthington Road Primary School
-Relationship with staff/governors in school – None
Mrs. Nicola Bradshaw-Ross
I have been a co-opted governor since January 2016 and sit on the Curriculum Standards Committee, already I have been impressed by the commitment of the staff and the quality of teaching and learning. Working in education for 16 years as an adviser I am passionate about inclusivity, creating opportunities and achievement for all students; I have taught marketing to adults part time alongside my advice work and am currently the Immigration & Welfare Manager for Manchester Metropolitan University. I am no stranger to inspections. My step-children attend school outside of the area, Brooklands Primary School is part of our local community and I am proud to be involved and offer support and look forward to meeting the challenges that being a governor bring.
-Standards and Curriculum
-Term of Office- 27/6/23-27/6/27
– Material, business interests or other school governing body positions declared -Director Fitter Labs Ltd
-Relationship with staff/governors in school – None
Mrs Caroline Hall
I joined the governing body as a parent governor in December 2016. I have two sons, one at Brooklands and my eldest son is now at high school,
I have worked as a Speech and Language Therapist, supporting children with wide ranging speech, language and communication needs across a variety of settings for over 16 years. As part of this, I have been involved in full service redesign and have worked extensively alongside partners in education. More recently, I work at Manchester’s specialist tertiary children’s hospital, providing specialist assessment and management for in patients from across the North West.
I am passionate about all children’s rights to access education, regardless of level of need. I look forward to the opportunity of supporting school through the governing body and feel that my professional background will be of benefit in achieving this.
–Vice Chair of Governors
-Chair- Standards and Curriculum
-Term of Office- 24/6/21 – 24/6/25
-No material, business interests or other school governing body positions declared
-Relationship with staff/governors in school – None
Mr Brendan Hatzar
I have recently been appointed as a co-opted governor and I’m looking forward to working with the Governing Board in the future to ensure the ongoing success of the school. I’m originally from Bolton but have lived in Sale for over 20 years. I’m married with three children who all went to school in the area. I’m grateful of the opportunity to contribute to the community that has looked after me and my family in the years I have lived in the area.
In my working life I have spent over 30 years working in Estates and Facilities Management in both the private and public sector managing the building portfolios of large government departments, commercial clients and property management companies. I have a broad range of experience including managing large multi-functional teams, auditing, Health, Safety & Environmental management, financial governance and statutory compliance. As a new governor I hope to bring some of this experience to the team and positively contribute to the running of the school.
Term of Office-02/04/24-01/04/28
-No material, business interests or other school governing body positions declared
-Relationship with staff/governors in school – None
Parent (Appointed by parents)
Mrs Michelle Gilberthorpe
I have proudly served as a Parent Governor at Brooklands Primary School since 2021. I am delighted to have been re‑elected to the role in 2025 and remain committed to working closely with the leadership team to ensure that the school thrives for the benefit of its children, families, staff and local community. My youngest child is still a pupil at the school, while my eldest has recently moved on to secondary education, having benefited from a positive learning experience. I look forward to continuing to help foster a stimulating, supportive learning environment that enables every child to reach their full potential.
I bring over 20 years of public sector experience in health and wellbeing, supported by MSc degrees in Psychology and Public Health. My career has included roles in governance, quality improvement, community development, and mental health research project management. I have also worked as a Youth Support Worker and provided voluntary mental health support across all age groups. Together, these experiences have deepened my understanding of how early experiences shape children’s futures and strengthened my commitment to creating an environment that prioritises health and wellbeing for effective learning and positive outcomes.
Parent (Appointed by parents)
Mr Ahmed Alshawi
I attended Brooklands Primary as a child, and now as a parent of two, I feel deeply connected to the school and its place in our community. It’s an honour to be chosen to serve on the Governing Board and to represent the parent voice in a role that supports the long-term success and wellbeing of our pupils.
I work as a Chartered Civil Engineer and Managing Consultant on major infrastructure programmes across the UK. My professional experience has taught me the value of listening carefully, weighing different viewpoints, and making decisions that are grounded, balanced, and forward-looking — qualities I bring to my role as a governor.
Having grown up within a community shaped by a wide mix of perspectives, I understand how important inclusion and representation are in helping every child feel supported and confident. My focus is to uphold the school’s high standards, champion pupil wellbeing, and contribute positively to ensuring every child at Brooklands can flourish.
Staff (Appointed by staff)
Mr Chris Alecock
I have been a primary school teacher for over 22 years and have been a teacher at Brooklands since 2014. I have represented the staff on the governing body since January 2024 and feel privileged to have a role where I can have a positive impact on the further development of the school. Throughout my time at Brooklands, and particularly through my role of leading music in the school, I have developed many positive professional relationships with the local community, and look forward to strengthening these even further.
My interests include hiking and cycling, reading and listening to and playing music.
I look forward to working collaboratively with the staff and governors to continue to ensure that all the children in our school have every opportunity to succeed and reach their potential.
