Judith Bloomfield

Head Teacher

Andrea Hodges

Foundation Governor (ID 1215448)
Linked to Year 2

I come with nearly 20 experience of working in the Health sector and I am currently an operational manager in the NHS. I also have experience in both the finance and legal sectors.

I am very proud of being the chair of governors for Twyford. We are a small team who are passionate about the whole school community and we enjoy playing an active part in school life – whether that is spending time in the classroom or helping on school trips!

Term of office from 30 Sep 2020 to 29 Sep 2024
First appointed on 15 Dec 2015
Nominated by Diocesan Board of Education Foundation Governor

Darryl Hood

Foundation Governor

Outside of professional life, I’m a keen amateur Astronomer, working with the MK based charity “UK Astronomy” to bring a sense of awe and wonder to people who may not have ever had the chance to use telescopes to see the stars and planets before. I can also frequently be found trying to keep fit by running along the roads and through the fields surrounding Twyford.

Term of office from 7 Nov 2023 to 6 Nov 2027
First appointed on 7 Nov 2023

Carrie Deeley

Parent Governor (ID 1410369)
Linked to Reception

As Pupil Premium Governor I am responsible for liaising with the staff and reporting back to the Governors on the progress of Pupil Premium pupils and their changing needs. Ensuring that the school is using the Pupil Premium grant to best aid those particular pupils who require extra support.

Term of office from 12 Nov 2022 to 11 Nov 2026
First appointed on 12 Nov 2019
Appointed by Parents

Jenny Hickson

It is my belief that every child deserves a high-quality education that prepares them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. So I am excited to be working collaboratively with my fellow governors, teachers, and support staff to continue providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for the students.

In addition to my professional experience, I am active member of my church, and was also a co-founder of a charity for mothers, and ran a thriving mums and toddlers group for many years. I believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting each other, and I bring this ethos to my role as a school governor.

Term of office from 15 Dec 2022 to 14 Dec 2026
First appointed on 15 Dec 2022
Appointed by Parents

Felicity Stewart

Associate Member (ID 1412817)
Linked to Year 1

I am passionate about Maths and the teaching of Maths. I provide a link between governors and staff on Maths issues, reporting to the governing body and/or its committees as agreed. I am also Health and Safety Governor.

I have the great good fortune of being married to the Vice Chair Paul Stewart.

Term of office from 12 Nov 2022 to 11 Nov 2026
First appointed on 12 Nov 2019
Appointed by Governing Body

Katie Rumble

Term of office from 17 Sep 2021 to 16 Sep 2025
First appointed on 17 Sep 2021
Appointed by Staff

Kristopher Craven

My career to date has involved working with young people, having previously worked as a SENCo and SEN teacher. Through this, I have gained experience and knowledge that I hope I can bring to the role of governor.

I am excited to join a group of dedicated governors and to work to support a thriving and welcoming school.

Term of office from 13 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2027
First appointed on 13 Jun 2023
Appointed by Parents

Craig Taylor

Having moved to Twyford in 2021 with my wife and 2 young boys, I wanted to give back to the community and school that our boys attend. My wife and I have seen our boys flourish in their new environment. I’m very passionate about giving children the best start in life and ensuring they have an equal opportunity and stable environment to nurture and encourage their development. I hope to bring some of my work and personal experience to support the governors and the school.

Term of office from 13 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2027
First appointed on 13 Jun 2023

Steve McWalter

Having at that point time on my hands, I was then recruited as a foundation governor for a local church secondary school. I have a wife, a son and his partner and a son-in-law all involved in education, so School Governorship did not seem incongruous. This was for two years before relocation, when we took up residence in our current home in Twyford in 2020. We moved to Twyford, a totally arbitrary choice, as my wife and I had decided to move closer to our two children, who were now working and living away from the West Midlands.

It is my belief that community life has to be a two-way process, involving giving in order to have the right to take enjoyment from that community. So since moving into Twyford, I have tried to involve myself in and give as well as take of village life; I volunteer in the community shop and am on the shop’s committee; I did try bell ringing at Marsh Gibbon but as I regularly seemed to be breaking the bell stays; it was costing St. Mary’s, Marsh Gibbon a disproportionate amount of money, so I am taking a rest from that! One important aspect of that giving is to now offer my full involvement as a governor for Twyford C of E School with the aim of ensuring its wonderful pupils receive the very best we can offer them. Faith wise, I am a Roman Catholic but hold ecumenical views of Christian values and unity and I try to attend the local church services at St Marys’, Twyford, but I also attend Mass at The Immaculate Conception, Bicester.

As far as my individual interests; village-wise I enjoy the local history group Twystory, and the social group Plonkers. Otherwise, I watch virtually any sport; I potter in the garden but wouldn’t call myself a gardener and enjoy leisure walking and cycling.

Term of office from 13 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2027
First appointed on 13 Jun 2023