Governors
Letter from Cllr. Mike Harvey – Chair of Governors
Dear Parents and Carers
The past year has seen Mr. Hodder settle into his new role as the Headteacher of Abbey and has really hit the ground running. The Governing Body and Mr. Hodder have continued to ensure that the management of the school is strong and effective, and I am lucky to have a group of governors, with varying expertise who can help me achieve this and I would like to thank them for their support and commitment during the past year. The coming year will see us face many different challenges, especially in relation to the budget but we will tackle the challenges head-on, and no doubt overcome them.
Staff and governors are committed to achieving an inclusive environment where every child is looked after and provided with the opportunity to thrive and achieve to the best of their ability.
I am delighted that the school has continued to operate at a high level with several people continuing to visit the school and praising it for the standards set. As a Governing Body, the most important aspect we oversee in the school, is the wellbeing and happiness of the young people and our staff who are a part of Abbey Primary. As a Governing Body, we are delighted at how the school is performing and ensure appropriate challenge is provided to the Headteacher and all stakeholders.
A major issue at the school has been the parking and I would ask everyone to think where they park their vehicles outside the school as parking continues to be a problem. However, the new car park on the old nursery site has now been completed and is open. I hope this will alleviate the parking problems at the start and end of the school day.
The school field continues to be an issue and has been since the school was opened. Meetings have been held in respect of this with the council and I hope the next year will see work carried out on the outdoor spaces of the school estate so our young people will be able to use them for their intended purpose.
Lastly, I would so like to say an enormous thank you to all our fantastic pupils and staff members, who have worked so hard this year and made us all very proud with the standards they have set.
I am proud to say I am the Chair of Governors at Abbey Primary.
Cllr Mike Harvey
Chair of Governors