Mr Matt Rutter

Co-opted Governor

I have been a Co-Opted Governor at Meadow since October 2023, I am very excited about working with the Governing Body to maintain the extremely high standards set by the school.  My history is in the education sector and I have been a secondary school science teacher in Chester for 20 years.  My current role as Assistant Headteacher is centred on the academic progress and the pastoral care of Key Stage 4 students.  My passion has always been in ensuring that schools offer a safe place for young people to grow and learn whilst being accepted for who they are. 

What is clear to me is that the care and guidance provided by a primary school sets up young people to thrive both at secondary school and beyond, something that Meadow excels at.  I am thrilled to be part of the Meadow family and look forward to supporting the school. 

Mrs Sarah Curtis

Headteacher Governor

I have been a teacher for 30 years, and a headteacher at  Meadow Primary since September 2010. 

I have taught at a several primary schools in West Sussex, Cheshire East and Cheshire West from large two form entry schools to small rural schools with only two classes. 

My passion is supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND).  I led a Moderate Learning Difficulties Unit for 6 years and have been a SENCo for the majority of my career. I currently sit on the SEND panel making decisions about EHCPs and I'm part the Local Authority SEND Strategy board and also the School Forum High Needs Funding Committee. 

I'm also a parent governor at Upton-by-Chester High school. 

I am immensely proud to be the headteacher of Meadow.  It is a special place and despite being a large school I feel we are a close community.  

Mrs Rachel Hounslow

Co-opted Governor

I am a teacher and co-opted governor here at Meadow Primary. I began my teaching career in 1996 in a primary school in Runcorn, before moving to Meadow Primary in 2001. I originally took on the role of Maths Lead and then the Assistant Headteacher position. I continue to be the Maths Lead and I’m also the Designated Lead for Safeguarding. 

Since September 2019 I have also been the Primary Lead for the Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub. This role involves me working with primary schools across the whole of the Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Cheshire East with the ultimate aim being improving the teaching and learning of maths in schools. 

I am also a co-opted governor at another local primary school.

I was recently appointed as a parent governor in October 2021 and will be sitting on the Resources Committee. I’ve worked in the financial services sector for 15 years, with my expertise falling within financial lines insurance. With this experience I hope to bring a different perspective to the governing body. 

I’ve got a long affiliation with Meadow, having been a former pupil and now, both of my boys attending the school. 

I’m incredibly proud to support Meadow and look forward to working alongside the rest of the governing body, assisting the school in its continued growth and development. 

Mrs Jacqui Roberts

Co-opted Governor

I joined Meadow governors 2 years ago after working in the business sector for over 30 years. I have a wealth of experience in finance, planning resource and health and safety. I am passionate about being involved in all aspects of school life and helping to build and maintain  a happy, fun and all inclusive learning environment. 

Mrs Amy Kendrick 

Local Authority Governor

As a parent, I have been involved with Meadow for over 10 years, my son has now moved on to alocal high school and my daughter is currently in Year 4. I have been a Parent Governor since 2018.

My career has always been in education and training, delivering and managing a wide range of training programmes and quality assurance roles alongside this. I have always been passionate about learning and ensuring that all individuals have access to the best possible education and opportunities in life.

I currently sit on the sub-committee for Premises/Health and Safety and more recently I have become the governor with responsibility for Pupil Premium.

I enjoy being part of the Governing Body and I am committed to supporting Meadow to continue to be the outstanding school it is.

Mrs Stacey McDowell

Parent Governor

I have two children who attend Meadow and was appointed as a parent governor in 2022. Before joining the Governors I was already committed to supporting Meadow through weekly voluntary work, this role now allows me the opportunity to have a positive impact on the education and safety of all the children at Meadow.

My skills and background are within education, I was a Deputy Head Teacher with 13 years teaching experience. My passion is the teaching and learning of Maths. I was a Primary Mastery Specialist and worked very closely with the North West 3 Maths Hub, delivering Maths training for a number of schools and School Direct Training programmes. I look forward to working with Mrs Curtis, the Senior Leadership Team and the rest of the Governing Body to support, challenge and continue the outstanding practice that is already in place at Meadow. 

Mrs Kerry Inglis

Staff Governor

I am currently in my third year of teaching at Meadow Primary School. Despite this being my first teaching role, I previously worked as a Teaching Assistant for five years and gained a wealth of experience working across different key stages. I am the Senior Mental Health Lead for Meadow and have responsibility for the Mental Health and Wellbeing curriculum. 

I am excited to take on the role of staff governor for the school, working closely with a dedicated team to maintain the high standards which are in place for all children and staff.

Mrs Emma Fletcher

Parent Governor

I have been an active member of the Meadow school community since our daughter started her time at Meadow in 2016. I have chaired FOMPTA jointly for the last 5 years and have built relationships with the children, families and staff through the activities and events that we have organised. Having been appointed as a parent governor in 2023, I aim to continue and grow those relationships.

I am looking forward to working with the rest of the governing body to shape and support the school in all its endeavours.

Mrs Emma Gore

Parent Governor

I was appointed as a governor in 2022.  I have two children who attend Meadow.  During my children’s time at Meadow I have helped out at various FOMPTA events and really enjoy contributing to the school community.  

I have been a science teacher in Flintshire Secondary Schools for the last 15 years, where I teach science at KS3 and specialise in teaching physics at KS4.  After finishing my combined science degree, I then went on to complete a PGCE and then a PGDip in education, leadership and management.  Prior to moving to my current post I was a head of department for several years.  

I look forward to working with the rest of the governing body to support the school in achieving its goals, to provide the best possible learning experience for all our children.