Board of Trustees

Responsible for Safeguarding & Behaviour

My name is Rachel and I am new to governance having started with CWA in early 2023. I have a child who is currently in Y1 at the school. I am a government solicitor with transferable skills appropriate to school governance, to be able to analyze and critique potential attainment gaps and pinpoint opportunities for both school and pupil improvement for example. I have a strong interest in all aspects of safeguarding and that our children should always come first.

I have been given the responsibilities of behaviour, some attendance and safeguarding. I am keen to ensure that all children are safeguarded and all staff are properly supported. My professional skills, combined with my passion for making a difference to the lives of children means I am committed to supporting our school. With this in mind, I am always happy to hear your comments- good or bad, so please do come and talk to me if there is anything you would like to discuss.

Outside of this, I have a husband, two children and horses.

Responsible for Curriculum / Standards, Admissions, Policies, Governance, Environmental Sustainability & Link Governor to Local Governing Bodies

I became Executive Headteacher/CEO and accounting Officer of the Trust in January 2017. My previous roles have included Literacy Consultant in Barking and Dagenham, where I began my teaching career, and Teaching and Learning Consultant in Lincolnshire. In addition, I was Senior School Improvement Consultant for CfBT (Lincolnshire School Improvement Service) leading the Primary Strategy Improving Schools Programme (ISP) working in schools causing concern and in Ofsted categories.

In 2012 I was STA National Operational Moderator, looking at local authorities Year 6 writing teacher assessment moderation processes and a Local Consultant for Improvement for ISP and Stronger Management Systems. I then took on the role of Head of School in a school in special measures moving it to good in 13 months and to outstanding 2 years later.

I have a wealth of experience in developing CPD to impact on teaching and learning, leadership and stronger management systems. I also have extensive experience of writing and developing materials to support teaching and learning and middle leadership. (Developing Teacher Programme, Middle Leadership programme). I have been an Ofsted inspector and have carried out numerous section 5 inspections in the East Midlands region.

Responsible for Finance / Contracts, Admissions, Policies & Governance

Born in Sheffield, David was educated through the local comprehensive school system going on to further education and graduating from Wadham College, Oxford in Politics Philosophy and Economics in 1983. After graduation he started work for Lloyds Bank in and around Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, initially in leadership roles, but subsequently as a Relationship Director supporting SME businesses. He left the Bank in 2016, after 33 years of service, to start a second career as a Non Exec Director / Business Consultant, working on his own account, for a portfolio of local owner managed businesses.

David has a passion to encourage and support both businesses and people to be as good as they can be, and in addition to his paid work commitments, he has held roles both as a Parent Governor in a School and also currently acts as a Director of a not for dividend charity.

Responsible for SEND

My name is Janette Kennedy, and I am currently the Headteacher of a wonderful Special School in Lincoln. I am in my 12th year of Headship, and 20th year in Education.
Prior to working within SEND, I taught across a range of mainstream primary schools. I still believe teaching is the best job in the world and absolutely love my job!
On a personal level, I am a proud Mum to 2 (adult) children and a proud Step-mum to 2 more. Family time is very important to me, and I love holidays…and Christmas!
I am very excited to be a part of Castlewood’s Governing Body and look forward to working closely with both the SEND team and the whole school community.