Chair of Governors Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to the Bedford Drive Primary school website. I hope that through the pages and different features of the website you will be able to get a real understanding of what a special place Bedford Drive Primary School is.

As Governors, we are very proud to be part of the local community and are fully committed to working with Mrs Horton and her staff, the children and parents/carers to ensure that we keep encouraging our pupils to Inspire each other, Believe in themselves and Succeed in all areas of life!

Part of our role as a Governing body is to set the vision and strategic direction of the school and to achieve this we have worked with the school leadership team to identify where the school needs to improve to ensure your child receives the best possible education they can in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.

Our Governing body consists of a diverse group of people from different walks of life, including parents: the different skill set each governor brings allows us to effectively support and challenge the leadership team as a 'critical friend’. All with the aim of improving all aspects of the school, including raising attainment and achievement and ensuring your child's needs are carefully met.

I have been a governor at BDPS for the past 11 years and in this relatively short period of time, the school has changed greatly. OFSTED rates Bedford Drive Primary School as 'Good' and as a caring school and one where the entire team work hard to give every child the best possible experience and education. As such, I am extremely proud to be part of the Bedford Drive team and I know my fellow governors all feel the same way.

Thank you for reading this welcome and do check out our extensive website for much more detailed information about all aspects of our school.

Best wishes,

Mrs Hayes, Chair of Governors