Fagley Primary School

Governors

Rachel Curtis

Chair of the Governing Body

I am Rachel Curtis and I have been a Governor at Fagley for a considerable number of years now.

I have been chair of governors for the last few years.

I am not from Bradford originally but came to work in Bradford in 1988 and have lived in Bradford since 2000. I now live in Idle.

I am a retired social worker. I worked for Bradford Council for 35 years, latterly focusing on children in care.

I have learnt so much about the world of children’s education through being a governor at Fagley, and I am so proud of the brilliant achievements of the children and all the staff who work so hard to make Fagley a great inclusive school where all the children are supported to achieve their best and have wonderful experiences.

I want the best for the children of Fagley.

Caroline Sutcliffe

Staff governor

I am Caroline Sutcliffe, an Assistant Headteacher and Staff Governor at Fagley Primary School, where I have worked for over 17 years. During this time, I have seen our school grow and develop, while always staying true to our commitment to putting children first.

I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the Fagley community. The positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families are what make our school such a special place to work and learn. As Staff Governor, I am passionate about supporting the continued development of our school and ensuring that we provide high-quality education and meaningful opportunities for every child to thrive and succeed.

Mark Hippey

Co-opted governor

My background is Customer Service, Operations and Logistics having worked in this area for over 20 years, culminating in leading all the operations for a large online French retailer. However, 6 years ago I changed industries to become Executive Director and CEO of a large youth organisation operating across the whole of Yorkshire including Bradford. We work with some of the hardest to reach young people in society. I am experienced in Finance, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and business development. I am looking forward to contributing to the continued success of Fagley Primary School

Melanie Cox

Co-opted Governor

My background is in education, having taught for almost 30 years in a number of schools across Bradford and Kirklees. I am currently a Headteacher in a Kirklees primary school, where I lead school improvement and work closely with staff, pupils and the wider community to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

I became a Co-opted Governor at Fagley Primary School in March 2026 and am proud to support the school in its continued development. I am passionate about ensuring that all children receive a high-quality education and have access to a wide range of opportunities that enable them to thrive. I am proud of the fantastic quality of education and opportunities available for children at Fagley Primary School and look forward to contributing to its ongoing success.

Nazia Khatoon

Co-opted Governor

I have been a co-opted Governor at Fagley for a few years and have lived in the local community all my life. As a qualified Social Worker, and currently working as a Team Manager within Bradford's children's services, I have extensive experience in safeguarding, child protection, leadership and multi-agency working. I am passionate about improving outcomes for local children and ensuring that every child at Fagley has the best possible start in life. I am proud of the school's progress and am committed to supporting its continued success.

Amy Lock

Co-opted Governor

My background is in teaching, having taught in a number of schools across Leeds and Bradford. I am now working as a Primary Advisory Teacher for a national educational charity that supports schools and communities to champion diversity, identity and cohesion. I lead a number of projects with schools, train teachers and develop school resources.

I have been a governor at Fagley Primary School for a few years now and am proud of the fantastic quality of education and opportunities available for children.

Scott Delves-Holmes

Co-opted Governor

I am the Service Manager for the LA Led Resource Provision Service and oversee 10 provisions across Bradford for SEND children with SEMH needs and communication and interaction needs (inc. ASC), of which one is based at Fagley Primary School.

I have a great deal of experience in the development and implementation of whole school intervention approaches and have an excellent understanding of resourced provisions and SEN systems. I am an experienced staff governor and parent governor with particular interests in special educational needs.

I’ve worked in education since 2006 when I qualified as a design and technology teacher, I have held responsibility for whole school initial teacher training and have both deputised and managed a curriculum area.

I have been a senior leader, I’m a qualified SENDCo and am trained as a designated safeguarding lead. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience around teaching and learning, pedagogy and Inclusive practice and am a qualified access arrangement assessor.

I am looking forward to being a part of the continued growth and success of Fagley Primary School.

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