Meet the Governors
Mrs Gillian Slocombe CBE (Chair)
I am passionate about helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of children and young people and have worked professionally and volunteered to this end throughout my adult life. Most recently I was Chair of the national board of trustees of Girlguiding and their Chief Guide. I am delighted to be putting my experiences to use as a governor. I feel it’s a great privilege to be part of North Curry School which holds a very special place at the heart of the village community. I am the school’s health and safety governor.
Mrs Jacqui Atherley (Vice Chair)
Being new to the village of North Curry and the County, I am continuing a 25 year commitment to volunteering; starting when my own children were little in the National Childbirth Trust as a Treasurer then on to school PTA Treasurer, lastly all things swimming as a coach and swim meet administrator. I am Head of Operations for an IT consultancy and hope to bring both my knowledge of IT and Finance to support the school.
Reverend Simon Bale
I am Revd Simon Bale and I am the vicar of The Athelney Benefice, which includes the parish of North Curry. I have been here since February 2021 and before that was in Bridgwater and also Highbridge. I am originally from Bristol, where I was a school governor in various settings for fifteen years. I am a governor at North Curry because of my role as vicar, but I am also committed to education for the opportunities it gives our children to flourish throughout their whole lives. I regularly visit the school to lead collective worship. Meeting and chatting to the children at North Curry is always a delight. The children (and staff!) are an enthusiastic community: it is a joy to be in the school, and to be part of the wider community.
Mrs Chris Durrant
I am Christine Durant and have been the Clerk to Governors at North Curry for over 4 years. I have been involved in education for over 20 years at the school where I work. I teach classes, am also G & T, PE and ICT Co-ordinators and Clerk to Governors. I enjoy fitness myself and am committed to promoting health and wellbeing in young people. I am enthusiastic and committed to my work and will always strive to do my best.
Miss Abbie Bown
As staff governor, I feel very lucky to have been teaching at North Curry since 2016. My roles and responsibilities provide invaluable opportunities to see children at the school flourish. I have a particular interest in Computing and Online Safety, leading the school to achieve 360safe accreditation in July 2022.
A passionate educator, I am proud to be involved in the governance of the school. I feel enormously grateful to form part of the school community, seeing all involved collaborating with unfailing enthusiasm and commitment to provide the very best experiences for all.
Mrs Amy Hardwick
I am proud to have been invited to join the team as a Foundation Governor, representing the local diocese. I teach at The SPACE and Heathfield, and co-run the North Curry Toddler group. My family moved to Somerset almost a decade ago, saturating themselves in the community, Church and Arts scene. My focuses are inclusivity, spirituality and community.
Mr Andrew Perrins
I am delighted to have been appointed as parent governor last year. I have two children currently attending North Curry, and I look forward to supporting the school in the coming years as it continues to provide an outstanding education to children from the local area. As a maths teacher for the last 13 years, I have a keen interest in the subject, and hope my experience can be of service to the school as the link governor for maths and Key Stage 2 progress.
Mrs Mary Cridge
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