Who we are

Our Governing body is made up of the following people who represent all the stakeholders of Westwood community primary school.

Community Governor - Helen Humphreys - New Chair of Governors 2024-2025

Newly elected Governor 

It is a pleasure to join the wonderful team of Westwood School Governors.  Although I am not from Buckley, I live not too far away in Sychdyn and my children, both primary age, are members of Buckley swimming club.  I currently work for the local authority as part of the Inclusion and Progression team and I manage the Young Person’s Counselling Service.  I am hopeful my knowledge of ALN and Wellbeing will really support Sarah Jones and her amazing team to ensure all children receive a great education and their families are well supported through their primary school journey. 

Community Governor - Ms Jane Edwards- Vice-Chairperson

Awaiting Bio

Clerk to the Governors - Sue Guest

I have been Clerk to Governors since 2002 and feel proud to be giving something back to the school that gave me a good sound education to help me achieve my potential and in  doing so contributing to the successful running of an outstanding school.

Today I work as an IT Business Partner (Schools) for the local authority, a job I enjoy because we help to give our children the best possible learning experience  that we can.  On a personal note, I enjoy sport, watching mainly but participating in some, family history (I even have the name Westwood in my family tree) and generally getting out and about.

Headteacher - Mrs Sarah Jane Jones

My name is Mrs Sarah Jones and I am the headteacher at Westwood.  Since qualifying as a Primary School Teacher in 2008, I have worked in Hawarden and most recently Buckley.  I have worked in Buckley for the past thirteen years and I believe that I have a strong connection to the Buckley community.  I love the Buckley area and it holds a special place in my heart.  I am excited to now be a part of the Westwood family, where our school is at the heart of the community, with Buckley at its’ heart.  I live in Old Colwyn with my husband, my daughter and my dog Otis.  I love the beach and walking in the mountains, as I live very close to the Snowdonia National Park.  I am excited to be continuing my journey as Headteacher of Westwood Community Primary School.

Community Governor - Mrs Gill Jones

I am so very proud to be a school governor at Westwood community primary school. Having been a parent governor at Westwood school for over 12 years when my children attended, I am now appointed as a community governor.

I am passionate about working with staff, pupils, stakeholders and the wider community to keep Westwood as "the school of choice" in Buckley.  I am active with school life, visiting school and supporting the development and changes. In my Chair of Governor role, I work closely with Mrs Sarah Jones and school staff, to support and monitor school development.

My children once attended Westwood and are now both adults, however during their time at Westwood they were given the very best start in their education. I work in the child protection charity sector and live close to school, you will certainly see me around Buckley either running or dog walking!

And you are always very welcome to contact me, through the school office.

Community Governor - Mrs Jennie Downes 

I have worked in the educational profession for over 25 years as a teacher, Deputy Headteacher, a Headteacher, a Governor and an Education Officer/Advisor. Having attended this school as a child I am privileged to be of service to the children of Westwood today, through the work of the Governing Body.

Local Authority Governor - Mr Peter Watkin

Educated at the 'The Board School' and Mold Alan Grammar, 2 Daughters who started their education at WestLea School. Grandchildren were educated at Westwood Primary School, so three generations educated in the building now known as Westwood Primary School.  I have been a Local Authority Governor for a few years, assisting with financial matters. I am now retired having been employed by HM Revenue and Customs - in land revenue and then in private practice as a personal taxation manager.

I have been associated with Buckley Theatre club for over 30 years acting in plays and especially the pantomime where I have acted as Dame for over 10 years. 

I enjoy being a Governor with Westwood and look forward to supporting Westwood School in any way I can.  

Local Authority Governor - Cllr Carolyn Preece

Buckley born and bred, married with a son and daughter and two grandchildren, County Councillor, Vice-chair of the Education scrutiny committee for FCC. Worked for 27 years for Coleg Cambria until Sept 22 for 27. Managing Quality for the college prior, managing Work-based learning, Peer Estyn inspector for 19 years, Senior Project manager for EU projects. Founding member of Mold Food & Drink Festival and Wrexham Food Festival. Tourism Ambassador for North East Wales. Managing Buckley Plastic Reduction Forum, Buckley Business Forum, Buckley Artisan Food Drink and Craft. Westwood C.P. is on a journey to achieve excellence and I am happy to support the school to become the local school of choice.

Local Authority Governor - Cllr Ian Howes

I was born and raised in Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire. I served in the Army for over 9 years, then moved to Toyota for 22years. I moved to Deeside in early 2000, and then took early retirement in 2015. I have previously been a Parent Governor at a Primary School in Burton-Upon-Trent. I am now a Town Councillor for the Buckley Bistre West ward and a member of the Rhydymwyn Valley History Society. My interest in Westwood is in special educational needs. I enjoy local history, computing and playing computer Games.

Local Authority Governor - Leanne Abbott 

I feel really blessed to start my Governor journey within such a wonderful school. I have lived in Buckley for 27 years and have always enjoyed what a fabulous community it has. I have worked in education for nearly twenty years, 16 of those years have been at a local school in Buckley. I currently work with vulnerable children within Flintshire and thoroughly enjoy working with the children and their families.

I am a mum to a wonderful son and a crazy dog called Edie. I am excited to join Mrs. Sarah Jones and the other fabulous Governors at Westwood Community Primary School.

Teacher Governor – Mrs Lynne Brown - Deputy Head

As Deputy Headteacher I was delighted to be elected as school governor, representing the voice of staff, supporting the governing body and working closely with Mrs. Jones the headteacher, as we continue to move Westwood Community Primary School forward.

Teaching at Westwood for many years, and currently in Upper Key Stage 2, I appreciate the enthusiasm of our pupils, the community spirit and the support our Westwood families offer. I love the school and the community we are established in and enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to provide an excellent education and supportive environment for all of our children.

As a mum of four grown-up children and grandmother to Alys and Raya, I have always had an interest in developing a love of learning and providing children with opportunities and experiences.  As teachers, I believe we are privileged to play a role in the education of so many children. I like to think that one day the world may be a better place because we have played an important part in the lives of the children we teach, helping them not only to learn but to appreciate and engage with their community, and the environment.

Teacher Governor - Mr Lewis Powell

I currently teach in Key Stage 2 at Westwood Community Primary School. I am now in my seventh year of teaching at Westwood and have recently been appointed a Teacher Governor. I am looking forward to representing the staff at our fantastic school and supporting our governing body to continue to develop Westwood in the coming years.

Westwood School played a pivotal role during the completion of my PGCE teacher training qualification, something which I will be forever grateful for;  being a Teacher Governor will allow me to continue to give something back to our amazing school and local community.

Parent Governor - Mrs Rebecca Williams (Becky)

I am a parent governor, elected in 2022 and also Vice Chair of the Westwood P.T.F.A.  As a parent governor I am ready to learn and help the school to continue to strive.

I have 1 child currently at Westwood; living in Buckley my family and I enjoy playing an active part in the community. Being part of Westwood C.P. encourages us to take part in the range of community activities that are available. I am passionate about making sure all children thrive in our school environment and enjoy watching the teaching and learning journeys throughout the school. I enjoy working alongside the Headteacher Mrs Jones, staff and governors to continue to make Westwood C.P. 'Buckley's school of choice'. 

I will be on hand during school drop offs and pick ups most days, please feel free to say hello or ask if I can support of help in any way.

Parent Governor - Mrs Hannah Johnson

I am a new parent governor at Westwood and currently have two children attending the school.

Very supportive of the school, I like to encourage students to attend the extra curricular activities, support one another and to learn everything they can. I previously worked in pharmacy, however since recently having another child I decided to pursue an alternative career and I am  now a student again! 

You may have seen me on the school run where I often stop to chat with parents, please feel free to stop me to say hello if you haven't done so already. I’m here to answer any questions or help with any concerns you may have.

Parent Governor - Ms Rowena Clapshaw

Hi, my name is Rowena and I have 1 fabulous, noisy little boy in this school. I also have 3 adult children who attended another Buckley primary during their formative years.
Having 4 children, with a 15 year gap and attending 2 different primary schools gives me a wealth of experience and comparisons on which to base any future decisions.
I was raised in Greater Manchester during my primary years and moved to Wales when I was 11. This was a stark contrast and a little confusing, but attending a Welsh speaking high school in Bala made me become a strong advocate for the importance of the native language being taught in schools.
We have lived in Buckley for 25 years and love to support all local community events.
I am grounded in strong Christian morals and values which guide my every day life.
The welfare of children is a priority for me and I believe safe and happy children learn more deeply. At our school we have a fabulous parent course available, of which I am a parent group leader, called EPEC. This taught me many things about the mind of a child and their understanding. Also, how the way we operate as adults has such an important impact on the formation of our children and the healthy metal wellbeing of their future adulthood. Feel free to catch me on the yard to ask about enrolling on this course.
If I'm not working you can usually find me at most school events as I'm a member of the PTFA (Parent, teachers and friends association) This group is of huge importance to the school and directly benefits all our children. All monies raised by our events are used to buy equipment for the school that enhance the lives of all pupils such as books, tablets, sports equipment, Christmas gifts etc. We are always in need of more members so again just grab me to find out more.
Being a parent governor is an honour, which I will endeavor to fulfill to the best of my abilities.

Parent Governor - Mr Nick Hughes

Having lived in Buckley since 2016, when it came to the important life decision for me and my wife Joanne of deciding where we wanted our children to start their education journey and after our first visit to Westwood in late 2019, we knew there was nowhere else we wanted our children to learn and grow. We now have two children at Westwood, in year 1 and year 4 and they absolutely love the school.

I work in a senior leadership role within the Education Catering Sector for the world's largest contract catering and hospitality company. My work and life experiences have given me a wide range of skills and capabilities which I hope to be able to use in my role as a parent governor and play my part in making this brilliant school, the best it can be.

Parent Governor - Ms Hayley Sullivan

I am delighted to take on my new role as Parent Governor for the Westwood Community Primary School. I am looking forward to supporting the school in whatever way I can and begin my Westwood Journey. 

I am a mum of two amazing boys, our eldest currently attends Westwood and our youngest is due to start Nursery in September. 

We are very happy to have chosen a fantastic school who are very supportive to families and provide great opportunities for the children from learn new things through lessons, trips and afterschool activities. 

Staff Governor - Vacant