Introducing our Governors

Introducing the school’s Governing Body…..Our job is to help set the strategic direction for the school, to support and challenge the headteacher on educational performance and to ensure the school’s finances are well managed. Governors are either appointed by the local authority, elected by parents, or co-opted to bring in specific areas of experience to the team. We work together as a team to act in the best interests of the pupils, making decisions in alignment with the school’s core Christian values of respect, trust, compassion and perseverance.

 Chair of Governors

I’m Jim Brown, I moved into the village with my young family in August 2002. Both my daughters enjoyed several years at our school before moving on. How time flies! I first became involved with the school when I was appointed as a Governor by the Local Authority after my girls had left. I was elected as Chair of Governors in September 2015, a position I take very seriously. The Governors and staff are extremely motivated and strive at all times not only to maintain the high standards that have been achieved over the years but also to push on and raise the bar wherever possible to give the children the best possible start to their educational journey.

 Yes, there are challenges, particularly in recent years where we have been tasked with raising standards against a background of diminishing financial resources, but challenges are there to be beaten, and one of my objectives is to lead the task of improving the built environment to accommodate our increasing role and to future-proof the school for following generations. We are looking to do this sooner rather than later.

 

 

 

Newsletter 25 18th March 2024

Dear Parents / Carers,I have written many newsletters home to families over time but this is without doubt the most difficult of them all as I leave the school at the end of this week. I would like to thank you all for your support over the last three and a half years...

Newsletter 24 11th March 2024

Dear Parents / Carers, We have another busy week in school this week with a science workshop and Comic Relief Day on Friday! Comic Relief Day – Friday 15th March On Friday 15th March school will be supporting the Comic Relief Day where children can wear red noses and...

Newsletter 23 4th March 2024

Dear Parents / Carers, We have a lovely week to look forward to in school this week with World Book Day on Thursday along with our promotional  school dinner and vegetable book character competition! A huge thank you as well to everyone who has supported the book fair...

Newsletter 20 5th February 2024

Dear Parents / Carers, I can’t believe we are at the end of another half term this week as we break-up on Friday at 3.15pm. We will look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 19th February.

Newsletter 19 29th January 2024

Dear Parents / Carers,I hope you have all had a great weekend. We had a busy week in school last week with the crosscountry event and hedge planting. There are a few new events to look out for in this week’snewsletter so please read carefully!Thank you to everyone who...

Newsletter 39 17th July 2023

Dear Parents / Carers, We have had a super year in school and we are all looking forward to spending time at home with our families for a few weeks over the summer break and hopefully we will be able to enjoy some lovely weather as well! We have much to be proud of at...

Newsletter 36 26th June 2023

Dear Parents / Carers, I hope you all enjoyed the extended weekend due to the staff training day. We have a very enjoyable and busy few weeks left of the academic year – please keep checking diary dates at the end of the newsletter for any last-minute changes to...

Newsletter 35 19th June 2023

Dear Parents / Carers, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the sunshine. Just a reminder that school is closed for the children this Friday (23rd June) for a staff training day.

Newsletter 33 5th June 2023

Dear Parents / Carers, I hope you all had a fantastic week off school and enjoyed some sunshine which looks set to continue this week. We have a busy half term ahead as we move towards the end of the academic year with many things to look forward to – please keep...