I have two children at Cradley School, who both enjoy being part of the school. I am passionate about Education and the importance it plays in a child’s life and I wanted to support the school in the part it plays in the development of young minds. I am a teacher myself so bring to the role of governor a knowledge of education and the value it brings to young people both academically and morally.

My wife Lucy and I moved to Malvern nearly 5 years ago with our two children, Sophie and Byron, who both attend the school. I’m responsible for several product testing laboratories across the UK however, I am fortunate enough to be able to work from home most of the time which provides the opportunity to help and support my community and Cradley School. My day job is focused on nurturing and developing my team, finding innovative solutions to daily challenges, and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement; I believe this gives me some of the tools and experience necessary to help ensure the school and its children flourish.

I have been a governor since I became Rector of Cradley with Mathon and Storridge in 2007. As Cradley is a church school, it rather goes with the job! For the first three or four years I was Chair of Governors, and since then have been one of the Vice-Chairs in support of Eryl Copp: and now am a member of the governors' committee dealing with Children, Families and Community. I see this as an important aspect of my care and concern for the people of the parish, particularly the younger ones. I did train as a teacher myself more than thirty years ago, and worked in parishes in Bristol and in Milton Keynes before coming to Cradley.

I am the Head Teacher and I started working here in April 2010. I have responsibility for Co-ordinating Science and Music and am the Foundation stage co-ordinator. In my role as a Governor of Cradley School I have responsibility for the Governor run Nursery, the Families, children and community committee and Health and Safety.

I moved in to the village recently, having previously lived in Surrey, and Suffolk. I have been a primary teacher for over 30 years, and been involved in many changes to education during this time. Having served as a teacher governor at my previous school, I am delighted to join the governors at Cradley, and keen to put my experience and enthusiasm for education to good use. My particular interests are music, literacy, science and RE, but as a primary teacher I have taught most curricular areas. I am involved in St James the Great Church and I enjoy walking, gardening and singing in choirs.

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I have been Chair of Governors at Cradley school since 2011 and really enjoy my role leading the team to work effectively both in supporting and challenging the school.I am an ex. teacher and lecturer in Education and have been involved in many areas of Education during my career, particularly in Early Years. My interests are in Art and Design, as I studied Art as a student, gardening and holidaying!

I have lived in Cradley with my wife, Kate since 2014. We have 3 children at Cradley Primary School, Jacob, Harry & Lottie. I work all over the country as Head of Facilities for a national retailer and am a qualified chartered Building Surveyor. I am a keen sportsman with a passion for football, rugby, tennis and golf. I hope my skills and experience help support the governing body and school in providing they best experience possible for the children of Cradley Primary School.

I am the Deputy Head Teacher and I started working here in September 2014. I have responsibility for Co-ordinating PE and Computing across the school. I have a passion for child well-being and supporting the holistic development of children. I am very excited to be able to support the school in my role as governor and help improve outcomes for pupils in a variety of ways .