Bowsland Green Primary School
Bowsland Green Primary School
Bowsland Green Primary School
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About the Governors

Dawn Russell (Chair of Governing Body)

My name is Dawn Russell and I became a parent governor for Bowsland Green in 2018 when my eldest son started his reception year.  I was elected as Chair of the Governing Body in September 2022.

I am a Chartered Town Planner working for South Gloucestershire Council.  I have worked in this profession since 1999 and hope to use my skills and experience to support the school wherever possible.

As a parent which 2 children in the school, I want to see the school provide high quality teaching, in a style that suits them, that enables them to become the best they can be academically at the same time as ensuring that they are happy, confident and ready for the world ahead.  I am also interested in the community around Bowsland Green School and how it can work together to support and enhance school life for its pupils.  I currently sit on the Children’s Curriculum Sub-Committee and have a link role focus on SEND, SEMH and inclusion.  

Alex Davey (Vice Chair of Governing Body)

My name is Alex Davey and I joined the Governing body for Bowsland Green in 2022 and in September 2022 was elected Vice Chair. I work as a Recruitment Manager and have had previous roles in HR and Marketing. With 3 children at Bowsland, I have always been interested in how the school is run and the results it achieves. I hope to use my skills and experience to help Bowsland maintain its high standards and get to even greater heights in the future!

Lottie Harris

My name is Lottie Harris and I am a staff governor at Bowsland Green. I joined the teaching team in September 2015, as a year 3 class teacher, KS2 leader and a member of the Senior Leadership team, leading the Wider Curriculum across the school. I now teach year 5 and 6 and lead assessment, as well as the Core Curriculum team.

The team at Bowsland Green are motivated, dedicated and committed, one I feel privileged to be a part of. Over the past year, I have enjoyed developing relationships with all our members, from pupils and parents to staff and governors, experiencing the hard work and drive that is pushing the school forward on its exciting journey to excellence; Brilliance, through Bowsland Best.

My motivation for my role on the governing body is being able to further impact the schools development and gaining experience of the strategic leadership of this valuable stakeholder group. I believe passionately that every child deserves the best opportunities and experiences we can provide to help them develop a life long love for learning and prepare them for our global world.

Mark Goodwin

My name is Mark Goodwin and I became a parent governor for Bowsland Green in 2019 when my twins started in year 1.

I am an Independent Financial Adviser working for Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd. I have worked in Financial Services for over 20 years and hope to use my skills and experience to support the school wherever possible.

The reason why I became a governor is that I am very keen to ensure that the education my children and the children in the local area receive is the best possible during their early years

Andrew Best

My name is Andrew Best and I became a Local Authority governor for Bowsland Green Primary School in 2021.

I am currently working for South Gloucestershire Council within the Education, Learning and Skills Department and have a background in school leadership and advisory roles within the Primary and Middle School sector.  I started my educational journey in 1997 and have worked across seven Local Authorities all of which have broadened my experience of education.  It has also made me realise that as adults we still continue to learn. 

I have a keen interest in education through the work that I do. I chose to become a governor at Bowsland Green as the culture and vision for education is very much centred on inclusion and diversity and wanted an opportunity to utilise my skills to support the school.   I have a real interest in leadership development whether at staff or pupil level, in innovation and futures thinking.  It has been a pleasure to work with such a committed team of staff and governors who are passionate about what they do and in getting the best outcomes for the pupils.

Nichola Palmer

My name is Nichola Palmer and I became a parent governor for Bowsland Green in 2022. I have three children, two of which still attend Bowsland Green Primary School.

I currently work as an Early Years Co-ordinator for South Glos Parent Carers which is a community interest company (CIC). All my professional experience has been in Early Years, where I have been SENCo as well as manager at different types of Early Years settings.

I have become a governor because I am passionate about children’s education and improving outcomes for all children. As the link safeguarding governor,  my role will be overseeing and scrutinising the safeguarding policies, procedures and practices on behalf of the full governing body.

Lauren Campbell

My name is Lauren Campbell and I am a staff governor at Bowsland Green. I joined the teaching team in September 2018 as a Newly Qualified Teacher in Year 6 and am now a member of the Senior Leadership and Inclusion team here. I now teach Year 2 and lead mathematics and am completing my SENCo Accreditation. 

Bowsland Green is an exciting school community to be a part of. Diversity and all pupils feeling valued and heard is at the core of what we do and our core values: Pride, Achievement, Responsibility, Teamwork and Enjoyment are values that really resonate and excite me as a member of our close team. We have been on quite a journey over my five years working at the school and I feel immensely proud of how far we have come, how ambitious we are for the future and how no matter what, our pupils and families stay at the heart of every decision. 

I currently sit on the Children’s and Curriculum Sub-Committee and work alongside the Inclusion team.