Governors

Mr Ian Hunter

Chair & Foundation Governor

Hello, I have been a governor at our school for almost 10 years. Both my daughters were pupils at Holy Family with the youngest recently transferring to St Mary’s Catholic Academy.

I enjoy the understanding I have gained about how the school works from the head and teachers. I look to reinforce our vision in all decisions we take.

I am delighted with the skills our governors bring to our meetings. We are determined to aspire to ever improving standards at our school.

Mr David Higham

Co Vice-Chair and Parent Governor

Hello I’m David, I am currently an anti-social behaviour officer at Blackpool Coastal Housing. my daughters Florence and Isabella have both attended Holy Family and couldn’t be happier. From my view and knowledge so far it’s an amazing school with the children always at forefront of decisions.

I hope to assist Mrs Allonby and staff where possible to ensure Holy Family remains as great as it is.

Mrs Julie Hutson

Co Vice-Chair and Foundation Governor

I am a mentoring chartered management accountant. I help business owners to understand their accounts so that they can grow. My son, Henry, is currently in year 2 and my older daughter Isabelle also attended Holy Family. In my role as Governor, I would like to support the school in ensuring all children receive the best education whilst underpinned by faith.

Mrs Ewa Bradford

Foundation Governor

My name is Ewa Bradford and I have three sons- two at St Mary's Catholic Academy and one at Holy Family. I work at Holy family playgroup and I hope to support the school as a foundation governor.

Father David Burns

Foundation Governor

I am the Parish Priest in charge of both Holy Family parish and St. Bernadette's in Bispham. I am foundation Governor and RE governor on the Governing body. I am keen to support the school in providing a catholic environment for our children and their fmilies.

Mrs Cheryl Spencer

Foundation Governor

Mrs Sarah Cookson

Parent Governor

Miss Sadie Brumwell

Foundation Governor

I currently work with children and young people with mental health issues, whilst also supporting their parents. I am a practising member of Holy Family Church and hope to support the school in any way possible, including First Holy Communion classes.

Mrs Gemma Unsworth

Staff Governor

Hi, I’m Gemma Unsworth and I have worked as the EYFS teacher, PE Coordinator and EYFS/KS1 Manager at Holy Family for over 10 years. I am new to our team of Governors and I’m looking forward to becoming involved in another aspect of school life. I absolutely love my job and I am extremely proud of our team at Holy Family. I am particularly interested in play-based learning and Physical Education.

Mrs Emma Allonby

Head Teacher

I am Emma Allonby, Head teacher Governor. I had the privilege of becoming the Head here at Holy Family in 2022.I enjoy working with the Governors, parents and parish to provide the best Catholic centred education for all pupils.

Mrs Danielle Bowater

Clerk to the Governors

I work for the Local Authority, Governor Services. I support Governors by taking minutes of their meetings and providing advice on governance. I have worked for the service since November 2018 and support a number of different schools and academies in Blackpool. I am really looking forward to working with Holy Family School.