Governance

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College Governance

The Trustees are the Trusts governing body. It comprises members drawn from a range of backgrounds and experience. The Trust Board meets often to consider strategic developments, systematic monitoring of college and management performance and prescribed compliance reports. Our Chair of Trustees is Timothy Blades.

The Local Governing Body of Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College meets regularly. It is chaired by Mrs Rosie Hussain, contactable at Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College, Church Walk, Guisborough, TS14 6BU. 01287 280 800

Governance Documents

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is part of Atomix Educational Trust. For more information about Board Members, Trustees, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association and the Governance Handbook please visit the Atomix Educational Trust website ‘Key information’ page.

• 16 to 19 Academy and Free School Supplemental Funding Agreement
• Names of Charity Trustees and Members
• Annual Reports and Financial Statements

Current Governors

Mr Michael Mackin
Position: Head of Centre, Prior Pursglove and Stockton
Term: 01.05.2024 – 30.04.2028

Mrs Angela Stevenson
Position: Head of Centre, Prior Pursglove and Stockton
Term: 16.02.2026 – 15.02.2030

Mrs Rosie Hussain
Position: Chair/Trust Appointed
Term: 30.09.2025 – 29.09.2029

Mrs Elaine Daniels 
Position: Parent Governor
Term: 09.12.2025 – 08.12.2029

Mrs Lucy Lax
Position: Staff Governor
Term: 01.09.2026 – 31.08.2030

Mrs Marilyn Collins
Position: Trust Appointed
Term: 27.09.2026 – 26.09.2030

Mrs Elizabeth Lawrence 
Position: Trust Appointed
Term: 16.02.2026 – 15.02.2030

Mrs Helen Shaw
Position: Trust Appointed
Term: 30.03.2026 – 29.03.2030

Additional Postings

• Dr Nichole Munro – Chief Executive Officer, Atomix Educational Trust
• Mrs Sophie Hewitson – Clerk, Stockton Borough Council

Previous Appointments

• Ms Joanna Bailey – Chief Executive Officer, Atomix Educational Trust (Retired – 31.01.24)
• Mrs Asma Shaffi – Principal, Prior Pursglove and Stockton (01.01.2021-30.04.2024)
• Mr Kristopher Lord – Staff Governor (11.05.2021 – 10.05.2025)
• Supt. Jonathan Grainge – Trust Appointment (18.06.2021 – 31.08.2025)
• Mr Ruramai Shoko – Parent Governor (21.03.2022 – 08.07.2025)
• Ms Seana Rice – Trust Appointment (02.11.2022 – 08.07.2025)
• Mrs Helena Walker – Trust Appointment (05.09.2022 – 04.09.2026)
• Mr Craig Hobbs – Trust Appointment (11.06.2024 – 31.08.2026)
• Mrs Olivia Wytcherley– Head of Centre (01.05.2024 – 12.08.2026)
• Ms Emma Chapman– Trust Appointment (07.07.2025 – 21.04.2026)
• Mr Mark Robson– Trust Appointment (15.05.2025 – 01.12.2025)

Governance Documents & Reports

• Membership and Vacancies
• Governor Attendance 2025-26
• Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form Local Governing Body Business Interests 2025-26

Become a Governor

Interested in becoming a College Governor?

Please contact the College Governance Professional Sophie Hewitson on Sophie.Hewitson@stockton.gov.uk

Vacancies – Resources for Prospective Governors:

• Example Governors Training Programme

Additional Governance Information

Trust Governance Arrangements
Atomix Educational Trust governance documents (Key information page)

Complaints Procedure
Complaints Procedure