 Mrs Janine Wright
Chair of Governors
I have two children attending Wetheringsett and became a parent governor shortly after my son began Reception. As both a parent and governor, I am deeply committed to the well-being and development of all students, as well as the ongoing growth and success of the schools.
With a professional background in finance and as a qualified Chartered Accountant, I was appointed the governor responsible for overseeing the school's financial management. In addition, I have taken on the important responsibility of Health & Safety, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for all.
I am pleased to contribute my skills and expertise in support of the schools' future and look forward to collaborating closely with staff and fellow governors to shape a successful and thriving school community.
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Ms. Imogen Wallis
Executive Headteacher
I consider it a great privilege to have been appointed Headteacher at Bedfield C of England Primary School. I have met parents who attended the school as children and still regard it with great fondness, showing the schools continuing importance to the local community. The primary years are so important, a time when we establish the foundation to a life- time of learning and memories that stay with us. This small school, with its history and family feel, is a place for the children to gain that strong start to their education. Like the parable of The Mustard Seed, which supports our school vision, small beginning can grow and develop into great things. This is our ambition for the children who attend our school, opportunities to grow educationally, emotionally and spiritually, gaining experiences to remember and cherish, prepared for life ahead of them.
I have worked with children and families throughout my professional life which includes working in a range of social services and primary schools in different parts of London. I have taught across primary year groups, as a phase leader and head of school in another church school since I moved to Suffolk twelve years ago. I am also the mother of twin boys and seen them evolve through great education to become the young men I am so proud of today. The combined partnership of our Governors, The Diocesan MAT and partner school, Wetheringsett and the parents and carers who continue to support us, provide enormous scope for us to continue to evolve this school to benefit all the children who attend.
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Mr. Alister Gourlay
Foundation Governor
Specific responsibilities: Standards & Progress
My entire professional life has been in the world of education. I can’t recall a time when I didn’t want to be a teacher and once, I realised that vocation I knew I wanted to lead a school as Headteacher – something I attained at age 30 and it filled the next 30 years of my life (24 of them at St Mary’s CEVA Primary in Woodbridge).
Life took a sideways move after that when I was appointed as Deputy Director of Education for the Church of England in Suffolk – able to support the work in over 80 Church Primary, Middle and High schools across the county. What a stimulating nine years that proved to be! I was a founding Director of the Diocesan Multi Academy Trust – a role that continues to this day.
I finally retired five years ago but my wife (a retired CofE Priest), and I are kept busy with two grandchildren – one in Kesgrave and one in Las Vegas!
I recently spent 5 years as a Governor at Eyke PCE Primary School but was asked by the MAT to move to join the Governors at Bedfield. I hope to contribute effectively to their work – conscious that my experience is now aging – whereas Bedfield is a forward-looking and ambitious school.
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 Ms. Debra Pritchard
Co-opted Governor
Specific responsibility: SEN
My association with Bedfield School first began in the early 1990s when I first became a governor. This first stint lasted around twenty five years. My three daughters attended the school receiving an excellent start that has enabled them to have very successful careers.
Since retiring from 34 years of working in education, including thirteen years in leadership roles, I am now able to support the school once again as a governor. I am committed to helping Bedfield School provide the best educational experience possible to the children in our community.
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 Mrs Nicola Mackay
Parent Governor
Specific responsibility: Safeguarding
I became a parent governor in 2020 after being an active part in Wetheringsett school life since 2015, with my 3 children.
I became a governor to give something back to the school and to learn more about how I can aid the children’s learning journeys through the role of being able to challenge and hold the infrastructure and Head to account.
My background is medical. This has transitioned nicely in my role as named safeguarding governor and has also aided in various school policy amendments and updates.
Being a governor is a challenging role and takes time to refine and learn the role and the remit. I encourage any person considering becoming a governor to enquire more about it.
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Mrs Vicki Langford
Staff Governor
I am incredibly proud and honoured to be Head of School at Bedfield. I have been involved in education for the last 20 years, completing a post graduate certificate in education (PGCE) in 2004. I am passionate about educating children and helping them to develop a love of learning, reaching their full potential in life.
Whilst my children were young, I took a step back from the role of classroom teaching but stayed in education working in various roles from peripatetic flute teaching, 1:1 teaching assistant and classroom assistant so I have a really good understanding of all the roles within a school.
I love the family feel that Bedfield has and thoroughly enjoy working with the children here.
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Mrs Sarah Corden
Parent Governor
I've been involved with Bedfield Primary School since my eldest daughter joined a few years ago, now both my children attend there. Over those few years my participation in school life has continued to grow, from getting involved in FABs events and fundraising, to now becoming a school governor. I think the staff do an amazing job to educate and nurture the children in their care and I want to support them through this role. I also want to help the school grow and continue to develop through providing a parental perspective.
Outside of my school life I work as a Programme Director, looking after all the Technology projects and project managers for an insurance brokerage company. Therefore I can bring my people management, financial and planning skills to supporting the school.
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Mrs Emma Morris