Chanelle Gray

Hi, I’m Chanelle, Chair of Governors here at Three Bridges Primary School. I moved to Crawley in 2022 and my son moved to the school at the same time. I joined as a parent governor because my son has an EHCP, which has given me a real understanding of how important it is that every child feels supported and included at school, no matter what additional requirements they might have.

I’m passionate about making sure all children have access to a great education and that no one faces unnecessary barriers along the way. As part of the governing board, I work with the Headteacher and staff to help our school stay true to its values and to make sure every child has the chance to reach their full potential. In my day job, I am a HR Director leading on the employee lifecycle to ensure that people in my organisation are happy, engaged and thriving. I bring those skills to my role on the governing board.

 

Nick Hilton

My name is Nick Hilton and have been a co-opted governor since February 2023 . During the 2023 summer term I was elected Vice Chair of the full Governing board. I work in a compliance role for a large Government department 

I recently moved back to Three Bridges and was actually a pupll at the lower site over 50 years ago ! I have experience of being a governor in the 1990s and was a Chair of governors at a school in Bewbush for over two years. I was also a councillor on Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex Council for a total of nine years which included sitting on the County Council's Education Committee .

Three Bridges Primary School is an important part of the local community and I am pleased to have an opportunity to give something back to the area I live in.  I have particular responsibilities for disadvantaged pupils and pupil premium.  I appreciate that Governors have an important role by working with the Headteacher and all staff to ensure that all pupils can thrive in a safe environment where they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claire

I am a staff governor who has been working at Three Bridges Primary School for 6 years. 

I have been teaching for 25 years and can honestly say that I have loved every minute of it.

My current role is as an Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning on the Lower Site. This role involves supporting and assisting the Head teacher and Deputy head teacher to implement the shared vision and values of the school. I have worked across both sites and have enjoyed both equally.

I am also the reading and phonics lead, a role that I really enjoy as I am passionate about children learning to read and having the joy of burying themselves inside the adventures of a good book.

As a staff governor, I am able to share my educational background, knowledge and experience of the school.

 

 

 

 

Will

My name is Will Kane and I have lived in Crawley for 5 years with my wife and our crazy cockapoo, Tilly! I have a real passion for the town of Crawley and seeing young people achieve their purpose and dreams.

I am ordained in the Church of England and serving my training post (curacy) at Church Crawley, which covers St John's in the town centre, St Peters in West Green and St Richard's in Three Bridges (the church opposite the upper site). I am mainly based at St Richard's and so have a massive passion for the Three Bridges community and the people and places in it.

Three Bridges Primary school is an integral part of the community, and it is a real privilege to serve the school in this way and see it step into all it's called to be.