The Governing body is a group of volunteers who work together to;

• ​ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction. 
• To hold the headteacher 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 and make sure its money is well spent.

In a nutshell the Governors ensure the school is progressing and moving forward in the best interests of the children it serves. 

Mr Graham Cole

Role: Chair of Governors

I am married with 3 children (all boys) and 6 grandchildren and we have lived in the Midlands for 25 years. Until my retirement my background was in international business management covering 12 countries for a Swiss building products company. 

I am passionate about the outstanding progress the academy has made and our aim is to maintain that standard and continue to improve the educational environment for the children.

Mrs Rachael Trickett

Headteacher

I have worked at Silkmore since I started my teaching career in 2013 as an NQT. I am incredibly proud of the journey which Silkmore has been on since then and I am privileged to have been a part of the team to help create the outstanding school it is today. As Deputy Head I enjoy the strategic challenge whilst remaining very present within the classrooms and with the children. I am currently Acting Headteacher for this half-term and looking forward to what I will learn during this period.

Mr Andrew Leese

Staff Governor

I joined Silkmore in 2021 as a teacher and I am still as enthusiastic about working here today! Already on my journey I have been privileged to have worked in several year groups and enjoyed being a part of the changes which have helped to make our school a wonderful child-centred institute. I chose to become a governor to continue the fantastic work which is already in place by our current governors and to hopefully add some classroom-based experience to discussions and to represnt our brilliant staff team.

Mr Keith Rogers

Resident in Stafford since 1988 I am married to Helen. We have five wonderful daughters and eight lovely grandchildren.

Prior to retirement I worked for Nationwide Building Society for 26 years and then Practice Director of Oakengates Medical Practice Telford for 17 years.

In February 2017 I was invited to become a local governor of the school and mostly recently became the Safeguarding Link Governor in September 2020.

Mr Ian Jones

I have lived in Stafford since 1984. I have two children and two grandchildren .

I joined the Governing Board in April 2020 having previously been a governor at my children’s school for 7 years and since retirement at another Stafford primary school for 4 years.​

Before retirement I worked for Government for over 30 years working on schemes to improve the environment. I had responsibility for delivering multi team projects ensuring they kept to budget and time.​

I am very much looking forward to making a contribution to the continued successful running of Silkmore ensuring the school resources are used most effectively.