Richard Crook (Foundation Governor since February 2015)

Sue and I moved to Offenham in 2011 from Studley where we lived for 30 years. We have two children and three grandchildren.
I was honoured to be invited to join the governing body and hope that I have made and continue to make a significant contribution to the governance of Offenham CE First School.
I am an architect and have been a sole practitioner for over 30 years working mainly on housing, although I do specialise in historic buildings and I am the inspecting architect for four churches within the Diocese of Birmingham. I have also been involved in the renovation of Offenham Village Hall.
My interests include hill walking, sailing, ballroom dancing and classical music. I am an amateur musician and I play 1st violin in a local orchestra.

Lisa Farmer (Parent and Foundation Governor November 2013 - July 2021; Foundation Governor July 2021 - present; elected Vice-chair October 2017)

My husband Marc and I moved into Offenham around the time of our first wedding anniversary. We both settled to village life quite quickly - especially after all the drama of the huge flood that summer! Abigail, our eldest, was born a year later which brought me more into the life of the community and even more so when Aidan was born two and a half years later. 

I have since become greatly involved with the church through a variety of roles; member of the PCC, Benefice Safeguarding Officer (checking DBS applications and ensuring access to the appropriate training), Secretary to the ‘Friends of St Mary and St Milburgh' who fundraise for our Church, member of the ‘Open The Book’ team and co-running the group B.A.G.S’s of Fun (originally a toddler group at the church and then an afterschool club). I work as a Teaching Assistant at Swan Lane First School which is a role, I have enjoyed immensely since my youngest started school (I hope to return to teaching when my children are more independent).

I was elected as a Parent Governor and bring to the role my professional experience as a Primary School Teacher, a strong link with our Church as well as the voice of a devoted parent. I have experienced from both sides the importance of the partnership between the school and parents supporting a child through their education. 

I take pride in my role, which I have continued to serve since my youngest left, and consider myself to be proactive. I also take any opportunity to play a part in school life through regular Governor visits. As a parent I listened to readers, delivered Open the Book assemblies, co-ran B.A.G.S of Fun and helped out on school trips and special events.

My main hobby is running, along with sport in general. I have no doubt you will have seen me jogging around the village! I also enjoy dancing in many forms; I have recently taken up ballroom/latin dancing and continue to dance round the Maypole!

Jayne Nicol (Headteacher appointed April 2016) 

I have had the privilege of spending most of my teaching careeer 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 Open the Book 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. 

Rich Arthur (Co-Opted Governor appointed September 2016 - elected chair October 2017) 

I joined the Governing body as a Parent Governor in September 2016 and was privileged to be elected Chair just over a year later. I feel very lucky to be able to play a small part in helping Offenham C of E First School continue to maintain its very high standards in childcare and Education.

My daughter left the school in 2020 and my son is currently in Year 5 and therefore I have seen first hand how welcoming the school is and the outstanding support and opportunities it has to offer to its children, their families and the local community.

I have lived in the Evesham area since 1995 and have a very real awareness and understanding of the importance of the local communities in the surrounding villages, especially within Offenham.

I have experience working as an Analytical team manager and practitioner across legal, compliance and regulatory environments with a keen eye for detail and a “critical thinking” approach, which hopefully stands me in good stead for my role as a Governor.

I love to spend any spare time I have with my family and also by running and cycling in and around our stunning Cotswold countryside.

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 now have two daughters Darcey and Phoebe who both attend the 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)

Both my son and daughter are at Offenham and they absolutely love it! As such I am honoured to be a governor and help the school with its continued success.

I am currently a self employed gardener 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.Neil Le Tissier (Foundation Governor since November 2020)

Hollie Ree (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 very family orientated and feel very fortunate to have such wonderful family and friends. I live in Bidford-Upon-Avon with my partner Alexander and our very spoiled cat, Ronald. I love sport and have played football for most of my life. I have played for Evesham United Ladies, Droitwich Ladies and Worcester City Ladies. I am an avid user of the gym and worked part time in a gym during my time at university. My partner and I love going on long walks and indulging in delicious food.  

I have recently been appointed Maths lead and am thoroughly enjoying the challenge. As a new 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. 

Martin Corck (Foundation Governore 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.