Our Governors

The Governing Body of Bridgewater Park Primary School is a body of up to 9 members.  Its purpose is to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, to hold the Principal to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff, to oversee the financial performance of the school, making sure that money is well spent.

If you would like any information about the governing body, please contact the chair of governors by emailing: office@bwp.theheathfamily.org.uk

Our Governing Board 2026-27

Melanie Pitt (Trust Appointed Governor & Chair of Governors)

Melanie has worked in Primary schools and Nursery schools for over twenty years. She has taught in every phase over that time and has been a leader in most of the key stages. She has taught in several authorities and has held responsibility for English, Maths, Science, IT, PHSCE and assessment. Currently, she works for School Improvement Liverpool as a School Improvement Officer. This role involves delivering consultancy, training and professional development across the North West and beyond delivering a wide range of highly effective, quality-assured services to schools and education providers with the aim of supporting and challenging them to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. She lives with her two teenage sons and her sidekick ‘Barker’ (her extremely loyal dog!)

Christine Boyd (Staff Governor)

Christine has been a governor for over 10 years at Bridgewater Park Primary School. She has worked at Bridgewater Park since 2013 as a teaching assistant, and in more recent years has taken on the role as Family Support Worker. 

Christine is an ex-pupil of Bridgewater Park herself, and all three of her children have been pupils here too. In her spare time, she likes to spend quality time with her three children. She often supports her son who is a member of the GB Taekwondo junior squad, travelling the country and around Europe whilst he competes.

Laura Chave-Doncaster (Parent Governor)

Laura currently works as a Midday Assistant, having previously worked in Business Administration. She is a friendly, bubbly and hardworking person who is always willing to help others.

As a mum of two children, family is a very important part of Laura’s life. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends and loves creating special memories with those closest to her. Laura is caring and approachable, and she always strives to make a positive difference to those around her.

Vikki Clarke (Trust Appointed Governor)

Vikki works in post-16 education, training and employment programme management and has built her career in Halton over the last sixteen years. She brings extensive experience in partnership working, strategic planning, careers education and inclusion. Vikki is passionate about the power of education to transform lives and raise aspirations for all children and young people across the borough.

Outside of work, Vikki volunteers as a coach for the Young Women's Trust. She is also a competitive powerlifter, an avid wild swimmer, and can often be found exploring the outdoors with her dog, Pumpkin.

Lily Davenport (Staff Governor)

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Cheryl Read (Parent Governor) - Wellbeing

Cheryl is a parent governor at Bridgewater Park and has a long-standing connection with the school, having attended herself as a child. Her mum still works at the school, and both of her boys now attend too.

Cheryl has a professional background in pharmacy, having worked as a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Manager. She has also volunteered as a breastfeeding peer supporter, supporting families within the local community.

Cheryl became a governor to use her experience to support the school and give something back to a community that has been part of her family for many years. She has a particular interest in children’s wellbeing, inclusion and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive.

Governors who have resigned within the last 12 months

Jodie Webster (Trust Appointed Governor) - term of office 30.04.22 - 29.04.26