Cedarwood Primary School

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance

Governors

The Governing Body includes parents, staff, community members and Local Authority appointed members. Our committed Governors bring skills and expertise from a range of employment sectors, including education, health, finance and health and safety, to create a balanced and effective Governing Body.

Many of our Governors are parents of current, or former, pupils of Cedarwood and they share our aims and ethos for the school. The entire Governing Body brings an enthusiastic local community spirit and a passion for ensuring the very best education for our children. Currently, four members of the Governing Body have backgrounds in education and between them bring over fifty years experience in this field, from Early Years through to Secondary school.

Financial guidance is provided by our Chair of Finance, whose professional role brings together expertise in finance and education.

The Governors also have a wealth of experience in the Health and safety sector, bringing their knowledge and skills gained from roles within the NHS and fire service. Other members, including an engineer and a local borough council employee, further enhance the Governing Body with the communication and analytical skills inherent in their day to day roles.

Hi, my name is Nic and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for Safeguarding, SEND and GDPR. I attend the Learning, Teaching and Assessment and also Premises, Health and Safety sub committees. I have had a long standing relationship with the school as my three adult sons all attended Cedarwood and received the highest quality experience, which gave them the best foundation for high school and beyond and fostered a lifelong love of learning. Outside of my governing role, I have worked within the NHS for over 35 years as a Nurse and I am currently responsible for community paediatric services across Suffolk.

Nic Smith-Howell – Chair of Governors

Hi, my name is Ant and I am a co-opted governor with responsibility for the school website as well as being vice chair. I attend the Finance and Personnel sub-committee. I have two children and both of them have had a wonderful experience at Cedarwood. The school have supported their needs and enabled them to thrive. Outside of my governing role, I worked as a Geography teacher in secondary schools for 18 years before moving to work for WJEC Eduqas examination board where I support teachers of all our qualifications across London and the East.

Ant Fleming - Vice Chair of Governors

I've been a governor for six years and am currently chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. My son previously attended Cedarwood and is now at secondary school. My background is in finance. I qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in Ipswich and am now Director of Finance for The Seckford Foundation, a charity based in Woodbridge involved in education and elderly care.

Simon Stafford - Chair of Finance and Personnel

Hi, my name is Sue and I have been a Governor at Cedarwood for more than 10 years, with responsibility for EYFS and Pupil Premium. I am Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment committee and also a member of the Finance and Personnel committee. Before retirement I was an Early Years teacher, in a variety of settings, for over 30 years and I enjoy the opportunity to continue my link with education in the supportive role of governor.

Sue Whetton - Chair of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Hi, my name is Jon and I joined the board in 2020 as a co-opted governor & in addition attend the Finance & Personnel committee. My two sons are currently at Cedarwood and I am really pleased with how my children are learning and developing, whilst having fun at the same time! I am a Chartered Engineer and work at Sizewell B as a Senior Shift Operations Engineer.

Jon Battle

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a co-opted governor. I attend the Finance and Personnel subcommittee and have been a governor at the school since September 2019.

I am committed and enjoy supporting the staff, children, and their families along with our local community.

Outside of my governing role, I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and relax by attending my allotment, crafting, and learning new hobbies/interests.

Clare Banyard

Hi, my name is Deborah. I'm a co-opted governor and as part of my role I also attend the Premises Health and Safety Group. My day job sees me working in an Operations Manager role at Ipswich Borough Council and over the years there, I have been lucky enough to develop lots of skills and knowledge in several areas so joined Cedarwood to give something back to the school and the fantastic community I live in.

Deborah Goldsmith-Carr

My name is Marcus and I have been a co-opted governor for 5 years at Cedarwood. I attend Finance and Personnel sub committee and have subject responsibility for Design and Technology. I have previously been Chair & Vice Chair of Governors and I am also involved in the PFC, helping to raise funds for the school and administering the PFC website . I have two daughters, one at Cedarwood, the eldest has now moved on to secondary school. When not at work or in governor meetings, I enjoy running and I am member of a local running club, competing in running events up to half marathon distance.

Marcus Kwan

Hello, I'm Amy - Staff Governor and SENDCo at Cedarwood Primary School. I feel honoured to be supporting children and families at Cedarwood who are somewhere along their SEND journey and in my role as Staff Governor, I sit on the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee. I feel really strongly that if children have different needs, this should not be a barrier to their learning and development. My background is in psychology, my MEd (University of Cambridge) and experience of working in a range of school settings all help me to contribute to the Cedarwood Team.

Amy Ward

Hi, my name is Dan and I am a Parent Governor. I have been a Governor since Autumn 2019 and I am part of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment sub-committee. I feel part of the local community as have lived in Grange Farm since 2002 and my wife has been employed by Cedarwood throughout the time we have lived in Kesgrave. I have been teaching for twelve years as a Primary teacher at another school in Ipswich and am the PE co-ordinator.

Dan Youngs

Governors meet twice termly as a Full Governing Body and each committee also meets termly to discuss specific areas in more detail.

The sub-committees are:

* Premises, Health and Safety

* Learning, Teaching and Assessment

* Finance and Personnel

It is important that Governors get to know the school well by visiting it, supporting events and by undertaking training.

The role of the governors includes:

* setting the school's aims and policies

* improving standards of teaching and achievement

* setting the school's budget plan and monitoring expenditure

* interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff

* acting as a link between the local community and the school

* dealing with complaints about the school

* drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring the success of the plan

School governors play a vital part in the success of schools. They are volunteers, who work with the headteacher and the Council to improve standards in the school.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact the school who will pass your details onto the current Chair of Governors.

Governor list and record of attendance