Martin Penny (Foundation Governor since January 2024 - Chair of Governors from November 2024)

Claire and I moved to Offenham in 2006 when I took up the role of Principal at Stratford upon Avon College and we have lived in the village ever since.

I retired in December 2022 having spent the last 30 years of my career in Education holding CEO, Principal and (briefly) Head Teacher roles.

I am also a fully qualified accountant and currently a member of the Audit Committee of the Diocesan Board of Finance.

In terms of my spare time, I am a member of the bell-ringing team at Offenham Church, I read with pupils at the school on a weekly basis, and you may well see me walking our dogs (all rescues) around the village.

I wanted to stay involved in education after retirement and I am really pleased to be a member of the school board where I hope I can lend my skills and experience to help develop all the young people at the school.

Jayne Nicol (Headteacher appointed April 2016) 

I have had the privilege of spending most of my teaching career at Offenham CE First School and in April 2016 I was thrilled to be appointed to the role of Headteacher at this wonderful school.

Many visitors to our school comment on the warm welcome that they receive and the friendly atmosphere that exists in our school. We have a caring and committed staff who hold fast to the vision and values of our school. Our staff value all of our children and their families, and work very hard to give our children a rich and fulfilling school experience; helping them become the very best that they can be.

We are blessed to have an extended team of parent helpers and members of the wider community who come into school to support children's reading and language development, to lead assemblies and after-school clubs. We have a very active and successful PTA and a greatly supportive Governing Body.

I am married to James, who is a Secondary School Philosophy and Ethics teacher, and we have a son, Ethan. We enjoy spending time together - going to the theatre and cinema, camping, walking and cycling. I also enjoy playing the piano and singing. 

 

Steve Webb (parent governor since February 2020)

My wife Aimee and I moved to Offenham in 2006 and have played an active part in the local community since then.

We have two daughters, Darcey has just moved to Middle school and Phoebe is at Offenham School. Aimee is a member of the PTA and when asked if I would consider being a Governor I felt very honoured to be able to assist the school, children and the wider Offenham community.

I am a massive rugby fan and I enjoy playing cricket for Offenham, spending time with my girls and you will regularly see me walking round the village with our dog Freya.

I have been a Police Officer for over 20 years and will hopefully be able to bring my experiences and skills to the role of Governor and the wider Offenham community.

Alex Enstone (Governor since February 2020)

My son is at Offenham School and my daughter has moved on to Middle school - both my children have absolutely loved their Offenham School experience! As such, I am honoured to be a governor and help the school with its continued success.

I have just started a career in teaching and have lived in Evesham since 2013.

I love sport and am Chairman of a local football club. I still try and play football and cricket regularly, but my knees often remind me that this is a mistake!

Neil Le Tissier (Foundation Governor since November 2020)

Anne and I were both born and raised on the Channel Island of Guernsey and moved to the UK in 1999 for reasons of work. We have a married daughter and three grandsons, living in North Wales.

My career has included three different phases – first as a teacher and housemaster in a boarding grammar school, secondly, as an accountant in the world of offshore trust and corporate management, and finally, as a Baptist Minister. In 2016, I became a Regional Minister for the Baptists, and am now responsible for overseeing the Baptist Ministers and Churches in the West Midlands.

It was at that point in the summer of 2016 that Anne and I moved to Offenham, a place that we had come to know and love over the previous decade, having spent many holidays here. To relax, I enjoy hill-walking, fishing, golf, reading and D.I.Y.

I was pleased to be invited onto the governing body of this wonderful school as a Foundation Governor, and I shall endeavour to play a full and active part in supporting the excellent work that is going on here.

Hollie Johnson (Teacher Governor since January 2022)  

I am incredibly lucky to have taught at Offenham CE First school since qualifying as a teacher in 2015. I grew up local to Offenham and studied at the University of Gloucestershire. I love the small, family feel of our school and look forward to going to work each day.

I am extremely family orientated and am fortunate to have such wonderful family and friends. I live in Bidford-Upon-Avon with my husband, Alex, our beautiful new baby and our very spoilt cat, Ronald. My husband and I love to travel, go on long walks and indulge in delicious food.

I am currently on maternity leave, but my role within the school is Avon class teacher (reception and year one) as well as EYFS and Maths lead. As staff governor, I am excited to continue the well-established link between governors and staff, and to share my insight into daily life working at the school.

Jack Blenkinsop (Teacher Governor since September 2024)

Coming from a seaside town in the north of England, I love the feeling of community and this is exactly what drew me to Offenham C.E First School. From the moment I had my first look around the school, I knew this would be somewhere I’d like to stay for a very long time.

I made the big move ’down south’ five years ago to be with my girlfriend, now my fiancée , who lived in Stratford upon Avon. This gave me the opportunity to complete my teaching pratice at Worcester University after gaining my undergraduate degree at Sunderland University the previous year. I have now been at Offenham School for four years and have loved every second of teaching in Year one & Year two and getting to know our amazing children.

My Fiancée and I enjoy watching and taking part in sports, we are avid festival-goers and love to explore new places, either home or abroad.

As a staff governor, I look forward to representing my fellow teachers in meetings and continuing our strong and fruitful partnership with our amazing board of governors.

 Martin Corck (Foundation Governor since November 2022)

Appointed as a Governor in 2022, I guess I represent the Grandparent community, as I sometimes pick up or drop off our Grandson Jacob at this delightful school. Recently retired, I hope I can bring many years of experience as a teacher, business owner and Board member to a number of public bodies into play for the benefit of Offenham School and its pupils. Much of my working life has revolved around sport and physical activity for young people.

I passionately believe in equipping every child to be best that they can and to celebrate their individualism. The world around us can be challenging, and it is our responsibility as adults to help this next generation to fulfil their potential. I am proud to provide Governor support in the subjects of PE and Modern Foreign Languages, and in any other areas of school life where I am able to make a positive difference. Always happy to chat at the school gates.

Tristan Dovey (Co-opted Governor since November 2024)

Our family moved from Bretforton to Offenham in 2021 after we were lucky enough to get a place for our eldest daughter Isla at the school and instantly fell in love with both the school and the village.

We have a second child, Jonah, now also at the school, and my partner Claire is on the PTA Committee. When asked to offer Health and Safety guidance, as a Co-opted Governor, I relished the opportunity to support Mrs. Nicol’s amazing team and hopefully play a small, active role in our school which sits at the centre of the community in Offenham.

I am a Chartered Health and Safety Manager with over 20 years experience in Health and Safety and Asbestos Consultancy and currently work for a large national organisation specialising in construction and repairs/maintenance within the social housing sector.

Despite my job role, in my spare time I love all things adventurous. I am a keen surfer and climber and love getting out in our amazing local countryside with the family for walks and cycling. In the last couple of years I have joined the Vikings Raft Racing team, based in the village, and can often be seen in all weathers braving the elements on the River Avon.