Park School Local Governing Body

Emma Fletcher

Chair of Governors

Term of Office: 28.01.2026 - 27.01.2030

Emma is the Head of Science at Thornleigh Salesian College. She is passionate about education and committed to supporting schools in providing the best possible outcomes for young people.

Chair.Parkschool@boltonimpacttrust.org.uk

Gareth Webb

Headteacher

Ex Officio

Gareth is the Academy Lead for Park School Teaching Service

Victoria Coope

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 12.01.2023 - 11.01.2027

Victoria is currently a SEND leader for Salford LA and has over 11 years' experience of SEND experience, working with schools, services, parents and young people in the regional area. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND she is committed to promoting inclusive practice and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. Outside work, Victoria enjoys playing rounders and football, serves as Vice Chair of Chorley Women FC and is a dedicated Bolton Wanderers supporter.

Jack Gardiner

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 09.03.2026

Jack is a Teacher of History at Smithills School and has also served as Assistant SENCO since September 2025. With experience supporting pupils with SEND, medical and mental health needs, alongside a strong background in safeguarding and inclusive practice, he is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people. Having worked closely with Park School staff, pupils and families, Jack has seen first-hand the positive impact of the school's specialist provision and is passionate about supporting its continued success. As a governor, he is committed to providing strategic support and constructive challenge to help ensure high standards in education, inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. Drawing on experience across both mainstream and specialist settings, Jack brings valuable insight into SEND, collaboration with external agencies and strategic school improvement. He is dedicated to helping all pupils develop the academic, social and life skills needed to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.

Donna Mellett

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 01.06.2026 - 31.05.2030

Donna is an advocate for youth inclusion and diversity and has an ambition to work towards improving systems and support for young people. Following a successful career in the corporate world, both in leadership & project management Donna moved into the third sector where she now proudly works for The Children's Society.

Priya Patel

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 31.01.2023 - 30.01.2027

Priya is an experienced counsellor for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust . Previously Priya worked for Bolton Council, managing projects to improve people's physical and mental health. She is currently championing the development of the equality, diversity and inclusion strategy in GMMH.

Sam Reynolds

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 01.09.2025 - 31.08.2029

Sam started teaching in Liverpool in 2008 and has worked at schools in London, Buenos Aires and Bolton. He has held a number of pastoral and curriculum roles and most recently has been the Assistant Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Little Lever School. He is passionate about safeguarding in education and has worked to support a range of trusts and working groups to ensure best practice across the sector. Sam has also previously worked at Accenture as a management consulting. There he focussed on talent and organisation management for clients such as Apple, Lloyds Banking Group and EDF Energy.  Sam's passionate about sport and the outdoors; he's a keen Chelsea fan as well as a mountain leader and rescue diver. 

Lucy Stocker

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 22.01.2025 - 21.01.2029

Lucy has been a teacher since 1995 and has worked in Primary Schools and at Cornwall College Camborne before joining CHES ( medical provision academy in Cornwall) in 2008. Lucy started out as an English teacher with CHES and moved on to being the SENCO in 2012, then Vice Principal in 2016 before becoming the Principal at CHES in 2019. She completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination in 2014 to help her support SEN pupils within CHES. Lucy is married and enjoys spending time with her family.

Cheryl Wyatt

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 08.10.2024 - 07.10.2028

Cheryl has seen first-hand the positive impact that Park School has had on the children and young people they have supported through her own family's experience. She is passionate about inclusion, equality in education and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential. As a governor, Cheryl is committed to using her experience and skills to support Park School in continuing to provide high-quality education and opportunities for all children.

Kieron Heyes

Staff Governor

Term of Office: 28.11.2022 - 27.11.2026

My name is Kieron Heyes, I am a Senior Learning Mentor at Park School. My role consists of delivering art and careers to all our students. My previous employment and training history has involved me achieving a BA Hons Degree in Illustration and a PGCE in Art and Multimedia. I worked as a freelance artist and illustrator as well as an Employability Mentor of young adults. Additionally, I was employed as the Arts and Crafts Coordinator at Bolton Lads and Girls Club for four years. During this time I worked closely with the youth of Bolton assisting them creatively and helping them develop socially and emotionally.