Estee Griffin

Estee Griffin is a co-opted governor serving as both Chair of Governors and Chair for the Premises Committee and an active member on the Personnel Committee.

 

Estee is passionate about the modernisation of the school overseeing improvements to Early Years and Key Stage 1 toilets plus a revamp of the school hall including the new school stage. The stage was part funded by the schools PTFA which Estee is also a active member.

 

Estee is committed to all children having a good education from an early age, helping the youngest of pupils have the easiest of transitions. Estee has two children currently attending Perton First School.

 

" I am looking forward to bringing both my educational and outside knowledge to the chair of governors role. I have learnt a lot in the years I have been a governor and wish to bring fresh ideas and a strategic viewpoint to the Chairperson role."

 

Estee was delighted to work alongside Mrs Bennett and the whole school to achieve a fantastic Ofsted inspection in June 2017 culminating in a Good rating. The hard work of the all the staff and Governing Board was highly commended on the day.

Estee is looking forward to future challenges and continuing to support the leadership team when and where needed.

Anne Bennett - Headteacher

Anne Bennett has been Headteacher at Perton First School since January 2013.  Prior to this, Anne was Headteacher at Foley Infant School in Kinver. As an experienced Headteacher who has been successful in leading good schools Anne is aspirational for Perton First School. Anne also supports other schools within the LA as an LLE (Local Leader of Education), offering support and challenge to move schools forward. Anne attends all Governor meetings where she reports on school strengths and areas for development.  Governors ask questions about our journey towards meeting agreed school targets, about the extent to which children enjoy their learning and more crucially, are kept safe. Anne feels privileged to be Headteacher of Perton First School and feels very fortunate to be part of an exceptionally strong partnership between home, school and the local community.  

Luke Wylde

Luke Wylde has been a Class Teacher since January 2013 and an Assistant Headteacher at Perton First School since September 2015. Throughout his time in these roles, Luke attended governor meetings as an observer and also reported on data, the curriculum and Pupil Premium before becoming a member of the governing board in  November 2020. Luke is passionate about keeping children safe online and in addition to these reports, has provided Online Safety training for governors. Luke feels a real sense of pride in being part of the Perton First School family and is appreciative of the work that all staff do each and every day putting children at the heart of everything they do.

Nick Brown

I was delighted to be appointed to the governing board at Perton First School in October 2021. My son has recently started the school in Reception following 2 wonderful years in the nursery provision. With my daughter set to join the nursery within the next few months and another baby on the way, I felt this was the time to offer my support and passion for education to the school.

 

I have been a teacher for over 10 years working across Staffordshire, Wolverhampton and Telford and Wrekin. Within my current role as an Assistant Headteacher in Staffordshire I feel my knowledge, understanding and willingness to challenge will aid the school during my time in role. Having recently been part of a successful Ofsted inspection I am excited by the challenge of supporting this wonderful school when it comes to their next inspection.

 

Being able to give back something to the school that my son attends and really enjoys is something I’m very passionate about. I look forward to working with like-minded colleagues who strive to help the school continuously develop and continue to succeed.

Fiona Gurmin

I am mum to two children who both attend Perton First School in Year 4 and Reception

 

I have been a teacher since 2010, when I left a career in logistics to pursue my dream of teaching.  I became the Head of English and Modern Foreign Languages in 2015 and Staff Governor in 2020,

 

I am passionate about helping young people to achieve the best they can and I strongly believe in offering maximum opportunities to discover their full potential through education and extra-curricular activities.  I believe this to be a shared ethos and as a parent governor, I would offer commitment, enthusiasm and determination to help develop Perton First School further and to be a link for communication between Governors and parents.

I have a passion for all things books! My favourite genres being crime thriller and dystopian fiction.  I understand the importance of laying solid foundations at an early age to create a love of reading and encouraging that throughout early years education.  I believe these strong foundations in early years will set our children up for a life long journey of reading for pleasure.

I like to play netball and I am a keen runner who actually enjoys entering a range of 10k and half marathon races.

 

Louise Bridgeman

 

As a newly co-opted governor, I am very much looking forward to working as part of the team at Perton First School.

 

Being a parent who’s son attended this school, I could honestly not have asked for a better start to his school days. A caring school which strives for children to achieve the very best they can.

 

I have been working in the Primary school system for more than 25 years and feel I can contribute to the continued success of this wonderful school. With my Early Years experience along with my knowledge and understanding, I know the value of a solid foundation to enable children to reach their full potential.

 

I look forward to playing a part in the continued success of this great school.

Zoe Bament

 

As a mom of 2 children both attending Perton First School, I have a love and passion for my children's education as well as others attending the school.

 

I’ve felt part of the Perton First School family for the past 3 years and feel I can offer my banking and finance expertise back to the school. 

 

My full time role is a business bank manager working for a high street bank covering Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, I have undertook this role for over 20 years and I have a keen eye on finances, accounts, forecasting and nurturing and assisting growth in businesses. I’m looking forward to turning these skills to assist with my new role as a Co-opted Governor.

Peter Squire

 

As a newly appointed governor I am excited to be able to support and guide the school in its future plans.

 

I’m father to two children who attend Perton First School. We have been involved with the school for the last five years and I am a member of the PTFA. I grew up in Perton and attended school here myself with my siblings so it has always been a special place for me.

 

I have worked in law enforcement for over ten years, recognising the importance of safeguarding our children. I have a keen eye for detail and want to support our school to be outstanding. I’m passionate about ensuring the safety of all our children, and enabling them to approach the staff should they have any concerns. I hope to be able to use my skills and knowledge to support the school develop in the future.

 

The school has a family friendly ethos and a homely welcome which meant the only choice for my children was Perton First School.