Janet Tringham - Chair of Governors - BDAT Governor

I was born and grew up in Leeds. Then I moved around the country working as a teacher and a headteacher. A highlight was spending a year volunteering in Ethiopia. I’ve got four grown up children, one granddaughter and another one on the way! I love being with children and helping them flourish. That’s why I enjoy being a governor at Westminster School.

Kate Hart - Vice Chair of Governors - BDAT Governor

After completing my music degree in Leeds, I trained as a teacher and worked for a number of years in primary education. I then moved to Zambia and worked on an education project in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa for six years. I love to travel, meet new people and learn about other cultures - especially the music, art and food! Now I live in Bradford with my family, including two very lively young children. I am passionate about making our city a safer and more welcoming place for all through my current job at Schools of Sanctuary. Westminster is a wonderful example of how to be welcoming, inclusive and celebrate diversity; it's a pleasure to be a governor here.

Simon Gallacher - Headteacher

I am proud to be from Stoke and moved up to Leeds in 1995 to train to be a teacher - and never left! I have worked across Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield in a range of teaching and leadership roles and have been a Headteacher for a good number of years, joining Westminster in 2022. 

I am a father of 2 lively girls and love sport, films and tv, reading and catching up with friends if I have any time left over after family and work!

Anna Gulland - BDAT Governor

Originally from Devon, I came to Leeds to study and have stayed in the north ever since. After eight years of primary school teaching, I had a change of direction and became the Youth and Children’s worker based at St Augustine's Church in Bradford. Since then I have continued to visit school often, supporting on the regular Hand to Mouth sessions.

My husband and I enjoy living near Peel Park and are regular visitors to its friendly café, where they serve the best homemade cake!  

Vacancy - Parent Governor

Sally Coope - BDAT Clerk to Governors

I joined the BDAT team in November 2023 as Governance and Compliance Officer.

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1998 and worked in the veterinary sector for a number of years including working as a Senior Veterinary Nurse, where I was responsible for the smooth running of 5 branches, including a 24 hour emergency centre.

I then went onto work for a Private Medical Clinic in Leeds as Clinic Manager. During my time at the clinic I successfully progressed through CQC registration and inspection.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, holidays, both abroad, and in my caravan and getting out and about with my dogs. Generally enjoying life!

Ranjit Chima - Staff Governor

I was born and brought up in the BD2 and BD3 postcodes of Bradford, so I am well aware of the changes and challenges that our children face.  I aim to ensure that staff perspectives are considered as part of the decision-making process of governors.

The role is interesting and I am able to utilise skills acquired in other sectors. Working with other governors to support our children is a responsibility I enjoy and take seriously. 

Vacancy - Parent Governor

Nichola Barratt Head - BDAT Governor

Allan Farmer - BDAT Governor