Deborah Watkins

I am a barrister, based in Bristol, specialising in divorce, cohabitation and inheritance cases.  I became a school governor to become involved in the workings of the school, which I was unable to do during the day.  I am chair of the Staffing committee, responsible for Year 4 and the Child Protection Governor.  As a school governor I would like to ensure that every child really does matter.

Richard Burden

I work for Somerset County Council - Youth Service, Finance and Admin.  I became a school governor because I was asked to and I am on the Staffing committee.  As a school governor I would like to see businesses, clubs and societies being involved in the day to day life of the school, it would bring value to both sides.

Chris Jonas

I am the Regional Manager for a waste disposal and recycling company and sit on the Finance and General Purpose Committee. I became a school governor to help out with the running of the school and to develop the school for the future. As school governors we need to develop all aspects of school life so that the school is a happy, safe and secure place for learning for many years to come.

Sue Moss 

I am a hair stylist and mum.  I became a parent governor to understand all that goes on behind the scenes in running a school and to be able to help and support with this.  I am on the Curriculum committee and I am also the link governor to Wedmore Playgroup. I became a governor to help support Wedmore First School to grow and develop thus making it a happy, enjoyable and safe place for our children and future children to learn.

Mal Johnson

Caroline Low

I am a full-time mother and I am the SEN Governor and on the Curriculum Committee.   I have children who have benefited from the encouraging, happy and safe environment of Wedmore First School and am grateful for the positive introduction to school life they have received.  I would like to contribute, in any way possible, in helping to sustain the quality of our school and the education it provides.

Sue Ham

I became a teacher governor to represent my colleagues and learn more about the running of the school 'behind the scenes'.  I have learnt loads during my 2 years so far!  I am on the Curriculum and Staffing committees.

David Rice

I am a Financial Consultant.  I became a school governor because the school felt I had some valuable skills and experience to offer, and I also wanted to get involved in the local community.  I am on the Literacy, Curriculum, and Future Foundations committees.  As a governor I would like to work with parents to help them feel their children are getting a cracking education at Wedmore First School. To achieve this we need to ensure we communicate appropriately, are transparent in what as a school body we are trying to achieve and why. We need to ensure we are constantly challenging the school to deliver high educational standards.

Jim Baker

I am a local butcher.  I became a school governor because I was asked to do so and having spent a long time on the Friends committee it seemed like the next logical step!  I am on the Staffing committee, the Future Foundations committee, and I am the governors representative on the Friends committee.  I would like to achieve closer links between Governors and the Friends committee. As our budget is more and more constrained by County, the role that Friends plays within the school framework becomes more and more important, I hope that I can help balance the two.

William Cumberlidge

I am an Independent Management Consultant and I became a school governor because I felt that I could offer valuable skills to the school to help it develop and thrive within the community.  I am chair of the General Purposes and Finance Committee. I would like to ensure the school thrives and offers the best education to children of all abilities and remains an integral part of the community.

I am headteacher of Wedmore First School.  I became a school governor because the headteacher should be involved in all aspects of running the school.  I am part of the Staffing, Finance, General Purpose and Future Foundations committees.  I also attend the Friends of Wedmore School meetings.  As headteacher I work with the governors to make sure that all children have the best education, have access to opportunities and experiences to enrich their learning and make learning FUN!

Mike Bewick

I am a business analyst in commercial banking with LloydsTSB.  I became a school governor to put something back into to the community, and use my finance skills to help the school.  It also helps with my own personal development through working with professionals outside a finance environment.  I am Vice Chair of the governors, I am on the Finance and Curriculum committees and I am the RE Link governor.  I aim to work together with staff and other governors to make Wedmore First School one of the best and happiest schools in Somerset for staff, pupils and parents.

Andy Whitehead