Members

Full membership of the Association is open to current Primary Headteachers, Leaders in the North West, designated representatives of Primary Associations and also to members affiliated to local Primary Associations.

Associate membership is open to leaders in the education of Primary aged children and to other individuals who share the stated purpose of the association.

Areas represented

Bolton: 89 schools 

Representatives: Stacey Postle (Vice Chair), Ian Southern, Gemma Partington

Bury: 63 schools

Representatives: Steve Ollis, Jo Grundy

Cheshire East: 100 schools

Representatives: Mark Bayley, Gill Price

Cheshire West: 101 schools

Representative: Ian Devereux-Roberts

Halton: 48 schools

Representatives: Faith Tiernan (Executive member), Dave Paton

Knowsley Central: 32 schools

Representatives: John Casson, Albie Crist

Knowsley Kirkby: 12 schools

Representative: Jude Ryan

Liverpool: 120 schools

Representative: Nik Smith

Oldham: 86 schools

Representatives: Ian Walsh, Tracy Wood

Rochdale: 60 schools

Representative: Margaret Farrell

Sefton: 78 schools

Representatives: Suzanne Payne (Executive member), Hayley Ward

St Helens: 61 schools

Representative: Samantha Birchall

Warrington: 69 schools

Representative: Joanne Riley

Wirral: 90 schools

Representatives: Margaret Jackson, Hazel Beamish

Emmaus CAT: 8 schools

Representative: Jo Lindon

What do members get from participation in NWAPH?

Peer Support

• Sharing local issues and those at national level. Finding out what’s happening in other LAs.
• This group is great. We never feel we get a voice to talk to others about what needs to happen.
• Interesting to hear other areas are in the same boat as you. Information is phenomenal. Headteachers can be in a bubble.
• Nice to see how others are addressing issues. Getting solutions and not just focusing on what’s wrong. LA is at bottom of league tables so it’s nice to see it’s not just us facing the same difficulties.
• Enjoy meeting people.

Making a Difference

• The momentum at moment and the drive to move forward and make a difference.
• Initially, we shared issues but then we met with Alastair Campbell and changed our focus to engagement. That was the catalyst for the momentum.
• NWAPH wants to stay ahead of the game and create an assembly to take solutions to the government etc. Headteacher retention is an important focus.
• Reflecting on discussions around issues such as SEND.
• Getting our voice out there is great as is knowing what’s going on in the northwest. Seeing how we’ve evolved and getting our voice heard. Talking to the right people and finding a way to people.
• NWAPH is on the verge of greater things.