Mrs Alison Seaton

Headteacher

Hello, my name is Alison Seaton and I have been Headteacher at the school since September 2012.  Being a Headteacher automatically means I sit on the Board of Governors and make decisions along with a range of other professionals and parents in regards to your child’s education.

I can honestly say that being a Headteacher is not just a job for me - it’s a passion and quickly became all consuming.  The role of Headteacher has offered me the opportunity to make a difference on a scale unlike any I have ever known.  I am privileged to have had the chance to help the school develop further.  There are many aspects of my job I enjoy and find rewarding – the most important is maintaining contact in the classroom with the children, talking with them, listening to them and meeting not just their academic needs but there social and emotional needs too.

My vision and values are simple – the best possible education for all of the children in our care – this empowers the children to want to learn; enhances their own life chances and builds resilience over time. 

Mrs Joanne Austin

Chair of Governors

and Local Authority Governor

Hello, I’m Joanne Austin, I am a Local Authority Governor. I have two children, one that has just left  Coppice and  has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Coppice and all the opportunities that have been created for her. I am also chair of governors which is a role I am quite proud of in the school, I am committed to supporting the school and its leaders as I feel that it will improve the standards of the school and community. I really enjoy meeting all the children and working with them and the staff to improve the school and create better outcomes for all children that attend Coppice Primary and Nursery school. I am really passionate about being a governor and try to involve myself with the school and all aspects of it as much as possible, I attend meetings and governor visits and feedback to the governors the impact of ours and the school’s decisions. I am EYFS governor which is a role I am really enjoying, to see the children come in at a young age and flourish throughout their time at Coppice is really rewarding for all!

Mr Steve Rogers

Co-opted Governor

I am now retired after spending over 30 years working in the IT industry, initially as a Systems/Business analyst and latterly as a Client Delivery Manager. So you would think that I now had loads of time to spare? Wrong! As my father said soon after his retirement: “I don’t know how I ever found the time to work”. I am now chair of trustees of a performing arts charity working with people with learning difficulties. I am also what is called a ‘Reader’ in the Church of England. Basically this means that I’m authorised to perform many but not all of the roles that a vicar does.  Why become a school Governor? I believe that it is important that Governing bodies have access to as wide a skill and experience base as possible. As a co-opted governor, I believe that the experience that I have in the commercial environment nicely augments those of the staff, parent and other co-opted Governors.   

Miss Kirsty Harrison

Staff Governor 

My name is Kirsty Harrison and I have been the staff Governor at Coppice Primary School and Nursery for the past five years. I am passionate about ensuring our children get the best education they can! I am proud to share with the Governing Body the marvellous work our dedicated and caring staff do with all of our children on a daily basis. Children get one chance and we need to make sure every day counts!

In school I am the EYFS co-ordinator and I am the Nurssery teacher in the mornings.  I have qualified as a Forest School leader as I believe the children learn best in the outside environment and I love being able to work with children in all year groups in the forest!

Mrs Vicki Sidaway

Associate Governor

Hi my name is Vicki Sidaway and I am Assistant Headteacher at Coppice Primary School.

I enjoy my role as it gives me the opportunity to support both the learning and pastoral needs of the children at school right from the beginning of their education in the Nursery setting.

Within in my school role I focus on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision alongside the review of Pupil Premium spending in school – a role which I work closely with Mr Steve Rogers.

My position as an associate governor means that I am able to attend Governor's meetings and keep fully abreast of all aspects of the school’s development.

Having been a teacher for nearly 27years, the exciting learning and pupil welfare (with a particular interest in children’s mental health and wellbeing) continues to be a passion of mine.

Mrs Miranda Shanley

Clerk to Governors

My name is Miranda Shanley and I am the Clerk to Governors for Coppice Primary School and Nursery. I have held this post for nearly four years. In addition to undertaking this role I am also a Teaching Assistant at the School.

My role entails preparation of documents for Governor meetings, recording and distribution of minutes and advising the Governing Body on procedures and policies.

Working in this capacity for the school and Governing Body is very rewarding and I thoroughly enjoy my role!