Our Governors come from a range of backgrounds, and bring different areas of expertise to the school. Governors contribute to ensuring high standards of achievement for all children in the school by:
A Governor’s role is to support and challenge the senior staff to continue to improve the school. It is largely a thinking and questioning role and Governors are not there to manage the school or do the jobs of school staff. Governors fulfil their role by regularly attending Governing Body meetings, providing strategic guidance and by asking probing and challenging questions of leaders within the school. They also undertake visits, serve on relevant committees and oversee the Headteacher’s performance management.
Please find below details of our Governing board including the names, categories, terms of appointment and business and pecuniary interests for each Governor.
Headteacher
Governor Type: Headteacher
Date of Appointment: January 2025
Mr Crawley was appointed headteacher in January 2025 having previously worked as a school leader in Uttlesford. Before working in education, Mr Crawley was an Artistic Director of a large youth theatre company, and has a BA in Drama.
Mr Crawley holds an NPQH and has been awarded Fellowship status by the Charted College of Teaching in recognition of his commitment and achievements within the teaching profession. Mr Crawley has just completed a two year programme in order to become a Teacher Education Fellow. Mr Crawley is also an NPQ facilitator and an ELE (Evidence Lead in Education), working alongside the Essex Research School.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family - playing with his two sons (Ezra and Joel) and also taking his dog Albus for long walks in the woods. Mr Crawley is often found in the kitchen at home as he loves cooking and making/drinking coffee. In his spare time he directs theatre productions