Our Governors

Welcome to Layton’s Governance Page

The core functions of the governing body of Layton Primary School are:-

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
Holding the Head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring value for money.

The governing body consists of twelve members and meets each half term.

Meet our Governors

Mr Roy Fisher – Chair

Co-Opted Governor

Areas of responsibility: Headteacher Performance Management, Pay Committee

Date of Appointment: 1st September 1999

Term of Office: 01/09/23 – 31/08/27

Roy has been a governor at Layton for over thirty years, and chair of the Governing Board for over twenty. He has lived within the area for many years.

In his professional life, Roy held the chair’s position at NHS Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group and Blackpool Primary Care Trust. He was also a non-executive director on the Primary Care Trust Cluster Board (NHS Lancashire). He is currently a non-executive Board member of the NHS Integrated Care Board for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Roy has a wide range of experience of local government, including roles as leader of Blackpool Council, chair of Blackpool Challenge Partnership and chair of the Local Strategic Partnership. Previously Roy was member of the North West Regional Assembly and a member of that executive board. Roy has lived in the Blackpool area of Lancashire throughout his life and is able to bring the lived experience of those residents to the Governing Board.

Miss Sarah Royston

Staff Governor

Areas of responsibility: Well-being

Date of Appointment: 19/01/2022

Term of Office: 19/01/22 – 18/01/26

Since joining the Layton Primary School family, I have continued to develop as both a team leader, subject leader and staff governor. Layton is an outstanding school which continually develops the whole child through high expectations, critical thinking questions, enriching experiences and immersing them in the wider world. As a governor, I am able to share the work that happens on a daily basis with stakeholders, celebrating the progress our children make and discussing how to develop further as a school through both the long term and short term goals set.

Mr Mica Goldstone

Parent Governor

Areas of responsibility: Core Subject Scrutiny Group, Website Compliance

Date of Appointment: 15th May 2013

Term of Office: 15/05/17 – 12/05/25

As a governor I have developed an appreciation of the bigger picture of what it means to co-ordinate a large school. Being a part of shaping long term goals and seeing them become part of the successful day-to-day running of the school is rewarding.

It has been very pleasing to see that the success of remote learning for example was largely due to the immediate accessibility of iPads for the children. This is something that was largely possible by the long-term strategy for increasing the use of personal technology as an integrated part of learning.

Mr Stephen Shaw – Vice Chair

Co-Opted Governor

Areas of responsibility: Core Subject Scrutiny Group, Headteacher Performance Management, Wellbeing, EYFS

Date of Appointment: 11th October 2011

Term of Office: 15/11/17 – 13/11/25

More information on Mr Shaw to follow

Mr Mark Smith

Local Authority Governor

Areas of responsibility: Pay Committee, Finance

Date of Appointment: 1st September 2011

Term of Office: 11/05/23 – 10/05/27

I have been a governor at Layton school for eleven years now, during that time my daughter has also attended the school. The quality of learning she obtained during these years gave her a good foundation with excellent academic learning and personal skills for secondary school. I believe this was helped by Layton School being an Apple approved school as this gave the pupils a means to strengthen their learning in their own time at home.

I am also an elected Blackpool Councillor for the last eleven years and represent the residents of Talbot Ward.

My professional career is accountancy and I run my own accountancy practice, because of this I can use my skills in giving financial oversight to the school financial budgets ensuring the school finances are in a strong position now and every year.

Dr Stuart Ainsworth

Parent Governor

Areas of responsibility: Foundation Subject Scrutiny Group

Date of Appointment: 8/11/21

Term of Office: 8/11/21 to 7/11/25

I have recently joined the board of Governors at Layton as a Parent Governor, with two children currently pupils of the school.

My day job is a scientist specialising in medicines for people bitten by venomous snakes. I grew up in Blackpool before leaving for university but was ultimately drawn back home. Blackpool can be wonderful place to raise a family. However, I’m acutely aware of the lack of exposure that Blackpool’s children have to be introduced to careers in science and technology, and the amazing and fulfilling jobs that can come with them. I was fortunate enough to be given opportunities as a child in Blackpool to cultivate my interest in science and ultimately turn my passion into my job. I’m keen to ensure Blackpool’s children today are provided with similar (or better) opportunities to develop their interest in science and technology. I hope being governor will allow me to aid develop exciting science experiences and opportunities for Layton’s pupils.

Mr Peter Rumley

School Governor

Areas of responsibility: Foundation Subject Scrutiny Group, Health and Safety

Date of Appointment: 03/02/2022

Term of Office: 03/02/22 – 02/02/26

Peter retired as Site Supervisor from Layton Primary on 31st October 2022. He has been active in the education sector for much of his working life and active and involved member in Scouts.

Mr Dan Jones

Parent Governor

Areas of responsibility: ECO Initiatives and Sustainability

Date of Appointment: 08/02/2024

Term of Office: 08/02/2024 – 07/02/2028

I am delighted to join the Board of Governors as a Parent Governor, with my son embarking on his educational journey at the school in 2023.

Witnessing the progress my son has made within his first year is a testament to the staff and leadership team within Layton, and I am privileged to join a well-established board and contribute to the further success of the school.

My role as a Key Account Manager within the Insurance sector has equipped me with experience in problem-solving, performance optimisation and a keen interest in sustainability and Eco initiatives. I look forward to bringing these attributes to the table at Layton and building upon the high achievement levels already set by the school.

Mr Frazer Rogers

Parent Governor

Areas of responsibility: Foundation Subject Curriculum

Date of Appointment: 08/02/2024

Term of Office: 08/02/2024 – 07/02/2028

I’m proud to serve as a Governor at Layton Primary, with two step-children currently attending the school in Years 4 and 6. I previously served a four-year term as a Parent Governor at Boundary Primary School and was keen to get involved again when the opportunity arose.

Professionally, I work in the defence sector and have over a decade of experience in data roles across Finance and HR. I’m currently part of a long-term global transformation programme focused on HR Data and Analytics within BAE Systems. I’m particularly passionate about how data can be used to inform decisions and support continuous improvement in education.

What I enjoy most is coming to school and experiencing the positive atmosphere first-hand—seeing the children engaged in their learning is always a highlight.