Governors

James Blockley
Chair of Governors
Date of appointment: Autumn Term 2020
School area of strength: Standards & Curriculum
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Central to my home and work life is a commitment to creating the best possible environment for young people. I believe access to the outdoors plays a fundamental role in health and educational attainment. My aim is for pupils to have happy, healthy, safe and successful journeys through the school. I have also been the treasurer on the PTFA.

Judith Jones
Clerk to the Governors

Dr. John Holmes
Parent Governor, SEND Governor, PP Governor, OPAL governor, RAP Governor, Vice-chair

Date of appointment:08.01.21
Start Date: 2021
End Date: 07.11. 2025
School area of strength: School improvement planning, leadership, curriculum
Committees sat on: Curriculum and Standards Committee (chair)
I have two children in the school, both of whom are very much enjoying their time there,
and I have always been impressed by the work, and the care, of the staff at the school. My background is in education, and I work on the school improvement team for a large group of academies. I’m keen to use this experience in any way I can to help our school.

Vicki Wagstaffe
Parent Governor, Safeguarding Governor, Responsibility for the website
Date of appointment:04.11.19
Start Date: 2019
End Date: 04.11. 2023
School area of strength: Health and safety, safeguarding.
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I am a parent of a child in year 2. Professionally I am First Aid Trainer and Choir Leader ( also working with children). I had a career as a Health and Safety Lawyer. I have a strong interest in all aspects of the school but my main passion is the Arts, primarily music.

Cass Costello
Local Authority Governor
Date of appointment: 13/7/21
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Sasha Davis
Staff Governor 
Date of appointment:
Start Date: October
End Date: October
School area of strength: Curriculum, Assessment, English
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Tim Blakey
Headteacher Governor 

Date of appointment: 2020
School area of strength: Curriculum and Standards, Finance, Staffing
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Vacancy
Co-opted Governor

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The Rev’d Stephen Walker
Foundation Governor
Date of appointment: 2006
School area of strength: Ethos
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I am Vicar of Holy Trinity Church in the centre of Tewkesbury. I value the partnership between church and school and the mutual benefit we each can bring to our community. As a former Army Padre, I have a particular understanding of the pressures and joys of military life which can be of benefit in my conversations with the parents and children of serving families. A good number of the children who worship at Holy Trinity also attend this school, so there is a strong connection. For relaxation and fitness I enjoy (sometimes) jogging and walking (currently doing the 100 miles of the Cotswold Way in stages). I am married with two children both of whom have now left school but benefited from being part of this school.

The Rev’d Canon Paul Williams
Foundation Governor
Date of appointment: 2003
School area of strength: Ethos
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I am Vicar of Tewkesbury Abbey and have extensive knowledge of and connections in the town and county. Running a large organisation, I am aware of Governance issues, Safeguarding, Finance and Human Resources. I am Council Member of Dean Close School. I am married with two children who went through Chance Street School.