Our Governors
We're committed to ensuring our schools are led by passionate and skilled professionals who are dedicated to supporting children and young people. Each school has a team of teachers, support staff and specialists who work together to create safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments.
Our schools are also guided by a committed governing body. The governors play a vital role in providing strategic direction, ensuring accountability and helping us maintain the highest standards of education and care. Their oversight and support enable us to continually improve and deliver the best outcomes for our learners.
On this page, you’ll find information about the staff who look after all our schools, as well as the governors who help shape our vision and values.
Andrea Lloyd
Chair of Governors
A neurodivergent parent and professional, Andrea brings deep lived experience, being autistic and having ADHD, alongside years of navigating the specialist education system for her own family. She understands first‑hand the emotional and practical challenges faced by parents and carers.
As the Founder of Denton Autism ADHD Family Support, known as DAAFS, and Chair of the Tameside Umbrella Parent Carer Forum, she works to strengthen whole‑family support and ensure that parent‑carer voices shape local decision‑making.
Her work is grounded in connection, authenticity and a strong commitment to creating meaningful, collaborative change for neurodivergent young people and their families.
Rob Wardle
Governor
Rob is Managing Director of an insurance brokers. With four children himself, he has limited time to himself but does enjoy a game of padel.
He says he finds the enthusiasm and passion at First Steps Together 'infectious'.
Rob Nicholson
Governor
Rob is Managing Director of a local print company.
Matty Hall
Governor
Matty is the owner of The Dining Room in Gee Cross.