Governors

Welcome to Our Governance Page

At Bishop Wood C of E Junior School, we believe that strong, transparent, and committed governance is essential to providing the best possible education for every child in our community. Our Governing Board works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff, parents, and the wider community to uphold the school’s Christian vision and ensure that all pupils are nurtured to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

The governors play a vital strategic role: they set the school’s direction, monitor its performance, and hold leaders to account with care, challenge, and encouragement. Rooted in our Christian values, they help ensure that Bishop Wood remains a place where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

On this page, you can find out more about who our governors are, what they do, and how they contribute to the life and success of our school.

Our Governing Body

Name	Committee	Appointed By
Chris Earnshaw	Resources	Parent
Charlie Cowpe	Resources	Foundation
Brian Livesey	Resources	Foundation
Matthew Best	Resources	Local Authority
Ian Graham	Resources	Foundation
Sam Shelton	Resources	Parent
Rev Huw Bellis	TLC	Ex-Officio
Gary Stanley	All	Ex-Officio
Christine Ing	TLC	Staff
Steffi Buse	TLC	Foundation
Diane Ivory	TLC	Foundation
Olly Rogers	TLC	Foundation
Adam Porter	TLC	Co-opted
Hannah Brown	TLC	Foundation

Bishop Wood C of E Junior School

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Governors

Welcome to Our Governance Page

Our Governing Body

Key Documents

Governor Pen Portraits