Ashcott Primary School

Chairperson

Teaching and Learning  Working Party

SEND/CLA Governor

Mr William Rogers

Vice Chairperson

Teaching and Learning  Working Party

Business Working Party

Health and Safety Governor

Teaching and Learning  Working Party

Business Working Party

Mrs Rose Stokes

Teaching and Learning  Working Party

Mr Matthew Barnett

Parent Elected Governor

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Teaching and Learning Working Party

Business Working Party

Mrs Lyndsey Lanham

Teaching and Learning Working Party 

Safeguarding Governor

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Business Working Party

Clerk

 I have lived in Pedwell for the past 14 years. My three daughters all went through Ashcott school and onto the local secondary school. I have been a governor at Ashcott school since 2012 firstly, as a parent governor now a co-opted governor since my children left. My full time job is as a senior leader in a secondary school. I also run a sports coaching company in my spare time - as sports have been fundamental in my life and I love passing the passion onto others. Education is key to a child's life chances and I am keen to give them the best possible start to schooling.

Jon Davis, Chairperson

Will Rogers, Vice Chairperson

I am a resident of Ashcott and have grown up locally, fostering a strong familiarity with the village and its school. All three of my children have attended Ashcott Primary School, where they enjoyed their time and have made good progress. I believe this is thanks to the excellent care and teaching they received, and the ethos and community feel of the school.

I have served as a parent Governor for several years and have a background in education. I initially worked as a teacher and now manage professional development programs for educators. My passion lies in ensuring that the children at Ashcott Primary School have a positive and enriching school experience that enables them to thrive.

Hi, My name is Wayne Thompson and I am the current chair of Governors. I have been a Governor at Ashcott school since 2012. I have lived in Pedwell for 22 years, work for British Airways and am married with 4 grown up children, two of which attended Ashcott some time ago. I am a passionate believer in the school being at the heart of the community and as well as supporting the school as a Governor I help to run the local Beer Festival and I perform stewarding duties at Glastonbury festival, both of these raise money for the Schools extracurricular activities.

I am very proud of the hard work that the head teacher and indeed all colleagues at Ashcott School put in every day to ensure that the children are not only safe and secure but also have an enriched curriculum with good opportunities to develop during their time at the school.

Wayne Thompson

Neil Billing

I've lived in Ashcott for 17 years and am married to Ian, We have 2 children, our daughter started at the school in 2013 and my son is still there.  Prior to that she went to Cheeky Chimps so I became involved in the committee becoming Chair in my 2nd year.  I loved working in Early Years and gained lots of experience not only with fundraising but also working with the staff and providing a great caring environment and inspiring educational space for the children.   

I am now also Chair of the PTA and help with the Ashcott Beer Festival which raises money for local charity and in my spare time I work in property!

Adele Pole-Evans

Lyndsey Lanham

I have lived in Ashcott for 7 years and my daughter attended Ashcott Primary School before moving up to secondary school. We found the school to be nurturing, whilst giving her a huge range of opportunities within the curriculum and extra curricular activities.

I work for a Local Authority, supporting children with physical and medical needs to access education. I understand the importance of inclusion in schools. 

After being a Governor at our previous school, I wanted to become a Governor at Ashcott Primary to help support the school to offer the best education and opportunities to all children.

My career in healthcare science operational management, and business transformation equips me well for the role of Parent Governor. I have  extensive experience in reviewing information, identifying areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback and maintaining regulatory compliance. This enables me to ask the right questions, challenge decisions when needed, and offer practical solutions to support the school’s development.

As a parent of two children at the school for six years I recognise the importance of ensuring children get the right start in life. I’m deeply committed to supporting the school leadership team to realise the best opportunities for all pupils.

Matthew Barnett 

James Pople

I work at Somerset Council as senior officer in the Education Places Strategy Team. My role centres around early years, wrap-around care and data analysis, with knowledge of school place planning. I also am a committee member for Cheeky Chimps. I previously worked as scrutiny officer at the council, which involved drawing out lines of questioning around policy and decision making.

I have a daughter in Year 2 and a daughter starting school in September. I am passionate about the importance of education to give children the best start in life and feel I bring valuable experience to the role of Governor.

Rose Stokes

Serena Shore, Deputy Headteacher 

I have been a teacher at Ashcott Primary School since 2006 after spending 2 years working in a large primary school in Worcester. I was appointed Staff Governor at Ashcott School in November 2017 and I am also the Deputy Headteacher.

I am so proud of our school and thoroughly love teaching here and being part of the school community.

Being on the governing body enables me to have a real say in how we run and manage our wonderful school and I feel very privileged to be part of a strong team.

My passion is in the Early Years and I work hard to ensure all children have a good start to their education at our school so they can continue as successful and happy learners.

I am proud to have been Headteacher at Ashcott School since April 2010.  Prior to this I was Deputy Headteacher at St Cuthbert's Junior School in Wells for 7 years.  I have taught in a variety of schools in Bristol, Street, Wells and now Ashcott.  I have been teaching in Primary Education since 1995.

We have built a strong governing body that performs its role of critical friend effectively and strives to ensure children receive the best education we can offer.  I believe it is the strength of the community in the Ashcott area which enables us to create such a wonderful setting where the children can thrive.

Richard Briar, Headteacher