Our Governors (ID 1208)

• Nicki Clapton
  Foundation Governor / Chair of Governors
  Nicki Clapton

  Current term of office 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2024

  Chair of Governors

  Hi, I am Nicki Clapton and have been lucky enough to live in Cranham for over 20years. I work with my husband who is a local farmer of cattle and sheep and I am chair of governors at Cranham School. Although I am a parent of the school, I am actually a foundation governor, appointed by the Parochial church council and along with all the other governors we strive to ensure the vision and values of the school are at the heart of all that happens.
  Outside of school I am the local Beaver leader, I sing in the village choir and play in the village orchestra (not very well but it is good fun!). Cranham is such a special village and the school is one of its best attributes and I am proud to feel part of both.

• Angela Wilson
  Local Authority Governor
  Angela Wilson

  Current term of office 13/09/2022 - 12/09/2026

  Vice Chair of Governors

  Hello! My name is Angie Wilson. I am Vice Chair of Governors and LA Governor at Cranham school. I have been a Governor here at Cranham since September 2021, but was a Foundation Governor at Christ Church CoE School at Chalford from 2000-2021. I was Chair of Governors at that school for 6 years until we closed in August 2021. I really enjoy being a school Governor and find it very rewarding. I enjoy working with teachers and others to develop the learning environment for children.

  I am married to Jeff and have a 15 year old daughter, who attended Christ Church school. My 'day job ' is in the NHS and I enjoy reading and craft.

• Sarah Scott
  Headteacher, Ex-officio Governor
  Sarah Scott

  Current term of office 01/09/2022

  I feel absolutely privileged to be leading Cranham Church of England Primary School. Just as our vision implies, our school is all about nurturing, and as a keen gardener and a mother of four I've had plenty of experience in just what this means! I live just outside the village with my husband, our children and our huge deerhound. I love to stay fit and healthy and enjoy early morning running in the woods. As a family, we love walking and camping; we even climb the odd mountain. I have a passion for English and one of my very favourite things in the whole world is curling up with a good book - in fact I can't remember a single day when this hasn't been something for me to especially look forward to. I also love art and all things creative.

  Cranham Primary is a very special family to belong to, with staff, children, parents and governors all working together as such a close compassionate community supporting each other and making this school the very best it can be. I'm so fortunate to be a part of this most special place.

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• Reverend Helen Sammon
  Ex-officio Foundation Governor
  Reverend Helen Sammon

  Hi, I'm Helen Sammon, and am just starting as a new foundation Governor in September 2024. My family moved to Cranham when I was a child and it has been my home ever since. Our three children attended the school over 25 years ago, and for this reason it has always had a special place in my heart. It is a privilege to serve the school now as a Governor.

  Our house is so close to the school that I can time my day by the joyful sound of the children coming out at break times! I am a retired vicar, and am serving in an 'ex-officio' capacity on behalf of the Rector and clergy of this local family of churches. I have spent many years of my professional life in Africa, both as a vicar and - in my previous career - as a doctor. I'm currently involved in various church, charity and chaplaincy work, but you will also often find me on the local tennis court.

• Linda de Cossart
  Foundation Governor / Chair of Ethos Committee
  Linda de Cossart

  Current term of office 01/06/2020 - 31/05/2024

  Chair of Ethos committee

  Hello, I am Linda de Cossart, a resident of Cranham for 15 years. I have been honoured and delighted to have been a Foundation School Governor for six years and as such was elected to the role by the Parochial Church Council. I have learned a lot about school education and how our school is developing. It is thriving at the moment and the opportunities that lay ahead are very exciting. If you have never thought of doing this role please think about it. You will not regret it. In my former professional life I was a vascular surgeon in Chester and I continue to be actively involved in postgraduate medical education.

• Sylvia Ardron
  Foundation Governor
  Sylvia Ardron

  Current term of office 01/10/2021 - 30/09/2025

  Hello, my name is Sylvia Ardron, and I've been a Foundation Governor for five years. In this role, I try to do all I can to encourage the strong link between the Church and the School.

  I live with my husband Keith in Upton St Leonards, but we are long standing members of Cranham church, where he is church warden and I occasionally play the organ. We have two grown up daughters and four young grandchildren who like to keep us busy. I am a retired nurse, a former Parish Councillor and a Trustee of a Gloucestershire Dementia charity. In my spare time, I love playing the piano, singing, walking and travel.

• Mike Campbell
  Foundation Governor
  Mike Campbell

  Current term of office 01/03/2020 - 29/02/2024

  My name's Michael but everyone calls me Mike, which is my preferred name. I've been a Foundation Governor (which means I am chosen by Cranham Church to be a Governor) since 1st March 2020. Although I'm still wondering how I ended up being a Governor it has been a real pleasure to learn about what an amazing school Cranham School is, and what a delightful bunch of children come here. (I'd better also say what an incredible team of staff there is here too, because they really are a great bunch!)

  Just as I became a Governor we were hit with Covid, so I wasn't able to spend as much time in school initially as I would have liked, but now that I am able to come in to school a bit more it is always lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves. Getting a chance to speak to some of you is always good and everyone seems so friendly - I almost wish I could come back to school again!

  I live in Painswick, am now retired and spend quite a bit of my time doing things in Church. I'm interested in railways, especially model railways, so like spending my leisure time pursuing that as a hobby, and going on holiday, especially to Greece.

• Victoria Barnard
  Foundation Governor
  Victoria Barnard

  Hello, my name is Victoria Barnard and I am a Foundation Governor.

  I currently have 3 children attending Cranham C of E Primary. I am very pleased to be able to work with this fantastic school as a Governor, helping support pupils, staff and the wider school community. I have been so impressed, as a parent, by the leadership and the way the school cares for and nurtures every child, giving them the best possible start to their education and ensuring all children reach their potential. As a teacher myself, I am able to contribute my skills, experience and knowledge to the fantastic team here at Cranham.

  In our spare time, our family enjoys being outside playing sport, at the beach, walking, cycling and going on holiday in the Motorhome.

• Nikki Hale
  Parent Governor
  Nikki Hale

  Current term of office 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2025

  Hi there, I'm Nikki and I'm a Parent Governor. I joined the Cranham School governors team in 2021 because I wanted to support the school and ensure it continues to provide a great place for children to learn and grow. Being a governor is not easy - there's lots to learn but it's really rewarding, and I hope to contribute my skills and experience - some gained in HR and business - towards the school's continued success. I'm an active member of Friends of Cranham School (FOCS) and for the last three years I have been the team's Chairperson. I live in Cranham with my husband and daughter, and together we enjoy being outdoors, either in the mountains, or spending time by the coast.

• Ben Nichols
  Parent Governor / Vice Chair of Governors
  Ben Nichols

  01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027

  I moved to Cranham with my family shortly after my eldest daughter was born. Cranham has been a great place for my kids to grow up and the school has been a huge part of that. Being a parent governor is a good opportunity to give something back to the school that has been so good for my family.

  My day job involves getting people outside and connecting them with nature, which is something that the school is already really good at. In my spare time I enjoy taking long walks around the village, playing cricket ‘up top’, and visiting the coast with my family.

• Laura Hodges
  Staff Governor
  Laura Hodges

  Current term of office 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2025

  

  I feel extremely privileged to have been able to teach at Cranham C of E Primary School for over the last 20 years. I very much enjoy belonging to the Cranham community and being able to work and travel within such a special area of outstanding beauty. I am passionate about being able to bring learning to life, through outdoor learning, and use the village environment to its full potential, making the most of all our wonderful village has to offer. Mathematics and Art are special subjects to me, and I always look forward to helping the children to develop their skills and passions in these areas.

  Having been bought up in a farming family, I love to spend time outside with my husband and two children. As a family, we are interested in Classic cars and are fortunate enough to own a few. During evenings and weekends, I love to relax with a good book, spend time cooking with my friends and family, or to spend time with my beloved pets.

  Within my classroom, I like to encourage children to be the best that they can be. I am kind, caring and adventurous, and take care to deliver the curriculum in a practical, fun, and meaningful way. I look forward to welcoming each new child and family into our school and hope that they too can feel the magic of our wonderful school family.

• Faith Lavender
  Foundation Governor
  Faith Lavender

  Current term of office 01/03/2025 - 28/02/2029

  Hello, my name is Faith. I am honoured to have been accepted as a foundation governor.

  I was born in Enfield but came to Gloucester College of Education where I met my husband, Keith. I am now retired and a widow. My interests are gardening, knitting, craft and walking my dog, a cockerpoo called Teddy.

  I attend Bethel Church, Stonehouse where at present I am the Treasurer.

  I wanted to be a governor because I have a background in Education. Having had children and grandchildren who have been through a variety of schools, I have seen the importance of positive learning experiences to develop the individual. My daughter is a primary teacher in Gloucester and I regularly go in to help; this has enabled me to see firsthand the challenges primary schools face today.

  I hope being a great governor will allow me to support Cranham wherever possible.

• Wendy Argent
  Clerk to the Governors
  Wendy Argent

  clerk@cranham.gloucs.sch.uk

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