Lee Salton-McLaughlin 

I joined the governing body in 2017 and knew that I wanted to contribute towards the high expectations and aspirations set by school, because of how well my own children had been supported, with a wide range of interventions offered to them.

My career started in Early Years; I am passionate about tracking the whole journey that children go on when they first start school to the day they leave us. It is a delight to see children reach their full potential and become respectful, resilient and independent learners.

As Chair of Governors, I look forward to continuing to build positive relationships within our school and wider community and help make sure the children at St. James’s get the best possible educational outcomes.

Lee is our Chair of Governors and sits within our Provisions committee. He is also the school's child protection governor. 

Sian Morgan

Sian is our vice-chair of governors who sits within our provisions committee. Sian is our pupil premium and attendance governor. 

Nicolas Barlow

I have worked with the public sector for thirty years; my background is in administrative management, including risk management, health and safety. 

Nicolas is the chair of the provisions committee and is the school's health and safety link governor. 

Matt Loftus 

I am an executive coach and mental health consultant. I have spent 18 years in education, in a variety of roles across the West Midlands, including senior leadership and consultancy; during which time I successfully opened the first alternative provision setting in Worcestershire. 

I am committed to the role of governor at St. James's, with responsibility for SEND, firmly believing that every child deserves the very best opportunities for learning throughout their school journey.

Matt is the chair of the outcomes committee our SEND governor. 

Emma Kay 

I am a proud member of staff at St James’s and have been lucky enough to work here for 17 years! I have worked across all the year groups which has helped me to see how the children transition through our school. I feel I help to support the governing body ensuring that the school can develop and grow - helping the children in our care reach their full potential. 

Emma is our staff governor and sits within our provisions committee. She is also our pupil premium and attendance governor. 

Reverend Diana Farmer

I am the Vicar designate of St James’ Church in Wollaston.  I qualified as a teacher but most of my professional experience, outside of the church, has been in learning and organisational development including the management of change and conflict resolution.

Reverand Diana is our ex-officio governor.

Dennis Carty 

I am an independent education consultant and school inspector. I have experience in carrying out Ofsted inspections in both secondary, primary and early years settings across England. I have experience of being an approved school improvement partner working with schools in the West Midlands on improvement projects. My knowledge of being a Principal of a secondary school and working as Director of strategy and school effectiveness in a local authority will enable me to both support and challenge the school's leadership team.

Dennis sits in our outcomes committee. 

John Nicholson

I am Lay Chair of the Greater Dudley deanery and am a member of the Parochial Church Council at St James' church. I am also an Authorised Lay Minister in Children's and Youth work. I am a member of the 'open the book' team and visit St James's CE School every fortnight. I love to see children enjoying themselves and do my upmost to make them smile. 

Amie Houlston-Wells