As incoming chair I would like to acknowledge the work of my predecessor Geoff Hulme. Geoff has served as a governor for the past 4 years with 3 of those years as chair. Geoff has personified excellent leadership and always sought to engage students, parents and staff at Coleham and all this in addition to his more visible role as the face of the Pimms stand at the September Social. We wish you the best of luck with your new role on the 318 Education trust board.
I would also like to thank Ashley Cooper, Andy Howitt and Darren Payne who have reached the end of their terms and together with Geoff and the remaining board of governors have worked tirelessly with the school leadership: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, holding senior leaders to account for the performance of the school, staff and its pupils, and overseeing the financial performance of the school.
It is a pleasure and privilege to take on this role and the governing body and I, together with the new leadership team will do our part to ensure Coleham school continues to deliver its vision “For Every Child, An Excellent Education”.
There are some vacancies on the Local Governing Body and we are keen to recruit an inclusive and diverse board and we would also benefit from individuals with knowledge, experience and skills in finance. Please contact myself dave.jones@318education.co.uk if you would like further information or to express an interest in the parent governor election.