Governor Profiles
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Mr Paul Corbishley - Chair of Governors Paul Corbishley is a Parent Governor and has a son who attends Norley school, as well as a daughter who is a past pupil. Paul is a Chartered Engineer, currently working as a Technical Lead at an international bio-pharmaceutical company. He also volunteers as a STEM ambassador to encourage young people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects. Paul is the link governor for Science and ICT. |
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Mrs Natalie Eastwood - Foundation Governor
Natalie is a Foundation Governor, member of Norley St John's church and also parent of two children, both of whom attended Norley CE Primary School, but have now moved onto high school. Natalie, her husband and children live in Gorstage and enjoy the outdoors, especially walking and camping. Having a real interest in teaching and learning, Natalie has worked in Education for many years. She has specific responsibility for SEND, vulnerable groups, pupil admissions, and Design & Technology.
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Mrs Vanessa Duffy - Foundation GovernorVanessa is a Foundation governor, who attends Norley Church. Before retiring in 2015, Vanessa was a Teaching Assistant for 28 years, the last six here at Norley CE Primary. Consequently she feels a great affinity with the school and has helped out since retirement on numerous trips and at school events. She has joined the governing body hoping to help in ensuring that all Norley pupils fulfil their potential and feel safe and happy in their school environment. Vanessa is a committee member at Davenham Theatre and can sometimes be seen treading the boards. She also enjoys walking, reading and travelling. |
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Mrs Deryn O'Connor - Co-opted Governor |
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Mrs Felicity Taylor - Foundation GovernorFelicity is a Foundation Governor who attends St John’s Church in Norley and is also a retired Headteacher of The Queens School, Chester and an EYFS Inspector. Her background in primary education will enable her to contribute effectively to the Governing Body of this most successful school. As an experienced school governor she hopes to bring an objective overview to school affairs and looks forward to involving herself in the life of Norley CE school. Felicity has two young grandchildren who keep her very active and busy and she also enjoys walking and open water swimming. |
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Mrs Liz Rodliffe - Foundation GovernorLiz is a Foundation Governor. She is an active member of St John’s Church, Norley, where she has served as the Parochial Church Council’s Honorary Secretary for many years.Liz hopes to encourage even closer links with the Church by upholding Christian ethos and values. She has experience of local fund raising and charitable work through her association with Northwich Ladies Circle and Tangent. Liz and her husband live in Delamere Park where she enjoys Iyengar yoga and jointly leads a weekly water-aerobics class. She has two children (and six grandchildren). |
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Mr Michael Gough - Foundation GovernorMichael has lived in Norley for over 30 years, has three grown-up children and is a proud grandparent. He is a retired Computer Scientist, a Chartered Engineer, and has held Fellowships of both the British Computer Society and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. He retired in 2014 from an international role with Hewlett-Packard after 35yrs in the computer industry. Michael’s other interests include music, composing , and performing, and is a Registered Guitar Teacher with the London College of Music (RGT@LCM). Michael is also an Accredited Local Preacher with the Methodist Church on the North Chesire Circuit, and the co-ordinator of Christian Aid’s activities within the village of Norley. Michael joined the schools Governing Body to provide oversight for the school’s local business activities. Areas of subject matter interest include maths/ICT, RE and music. |
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Mrs Jennifer Burrell - Foundation GovernorJennifer joined the school's Local Governance Committee in 2024 as a Foundation Governor. |
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Mr Darren CrawfordMr Crawford joined the school's Local Governance Committee in 2024 as a Parent Governor and has three children who currently attend our school. |
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