The St James Governors

CERYS RANDELL - FOUNDATION GOVERNOR​​​​​​ - CHAIR OF THE LGC

I have over thirty years’ experience of school governorship including parent governor, staff governor, chair of governors and academy trustee.

I currently sit on the School Admissions Appeals Panel for Somerset County Council.

I am married and have three children and three grandchildren.

I have extensive experience of a variety of schools so aim to use the knowledge I have gained over the years to challenge and support St James’s Church School to be the absolutely best it can be for all children attending the school and for all staff who teach and nurture each and every child.

I am very aware of the cultural diversity of the school, so I hope to serve the school with wisdom, respect, ambition and courage, keeping in mind and respecting all faiths.

In all I do to support the Governing Body I promise to always keep our children, our families, our staff and our local school community at the forefront of all choices and decisions made.

DUNCAN MACRAE - MAT APPOINTED GOVERNOR

Duncan MacRae is Headteacher of Enmore Primary School, just west of Bridgwater.  Enmore was one of the first primary schools to become an academy, opening in September 2011, making the move without a sponsor whilst retaining their Church of England status. 

Duncan says: “I am delighted to sit on the Board of the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust. I am aware of the issues academy status presents for schools as well as the opportunities it affords.”

JOSHUA LUFF - MAT APPOINTED GOVERNOR

As a parent at St James Church School, I am passionate about supporting the school community and ensuring the best possible environment for our children.

With a background as a Chief Operating Officer in the online gaming industry, I bring expertise in leadership, operations, and online safety whilst dealing with a diverse community. I have also worked alongside Ofcom in shaping the UK Online Safety Act, leveraging my strong background in online safeguarding to help create a safer digital world for young people. I am committed to using my experience to support the school's governance and strategic direction.