Andrea Offord

Andrea has been involved with local school governance for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience in the role of both Chair and Vice Chair. Through her previous role of Swaledale Alliance Manager, Andrea has a good understanding of national and local educational agendas and of schools working collaboratively to drive school improvement. She has also worked in partnership with Consultant Headteachers and the Local Authority, in supporting governor development as part of school support plans. Andrea continues to facilitate the Chair of Governor network meetings for the Swaledale Alliance.
Having retired Andrea is working on her golf handicap and likes to keep fit by playing squash and walking the dogs, but most of all enjoys walking or skiing in the mountains.

Roles	Chair of Full Governing Body Co-opted Governor Safeguarding LSC Member
Date of Appointment	20/05/2024
Term of Office	4 yrs
Appointed by	Full Governing Body
FGB Attendance for 2023/24	100%
LSC Attendance for 2023/24	100%
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests	Secretary & Junior Leader Bedale Squash Club Swaledale Alliance - Governor Workshop
Governance Roles in other schools	n/a
Relationships between governors and members of staff	None