Governance

Governing Body Documentation

Governing Body Members 

Sheila Palmerley - Chair of Governors

I have been a Governor at Longbenton High School since 2012 and Chair of Governors since 2018. My working life has always been in Education. I was a PE Teacher in secondary schools for many years before becoming an Assistant Headteacher in a secondary school of similar size to Longbenton. I thoroughly enjoyed my 20 years in schools. This prepared me for 15 years working in the Education Service in a Local Authority.

I feel privileged to be able to use my skills and expertise in education to support pupils and staff at Longbenton. I love being a Governor, particularly seeing how the school has gone from strength to strength over recent years. In my leisure time I enjoy taking part in various sports and spending time at my caravan in Northumberland.

JONATHAN SANDERS - Vice Chair of Governors

I have recently retired from the NHS and have taken on a Theology degree to support my work for our church. It is a pleasure to be able to spend more time helping at LHS, at which my son was lucky enough to be a pupil 16 years ago. LCC, as it was then, treated each pupil as an individual to be treasured and developed. The same is true of LHS and it is humbling to see the staff's skill and effort that goes into achieving this. My current roles include Health and Safety link governor, vice chair and I serve on the Finance, HR and Staffing committee.