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Call: 01773 852165 Email: enquiries@crich-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
Literacy and Phonics
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds (Reception and Year 1)
Little Wandle Spelling (Year 2)
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is a systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) program for Reception and Year 1 children, designed to help them learn to read letters, blend sounds, and decode words effectively. It is widely used in schools across the UK and supported by the Department for Education.
Little Wandle Spelling is designed to bridge the gap between phonics and formal spelling instruction in Year 2. It helps children consolidate their understanding of the alphabetic code and develop confidence in spelling new words. The program emphasizes phonics as the primary approach, whilst also introducing etymology, morphology, and grammar to support accurate spelling of more complex words.
Our Governing Board
Governors are the largest volunteer force in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The School Governors represent different aspects of our community.
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As Governors we are interested in your view of the school and any improvements you would like to see take place.
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The Governing Board of our school plays an important role in supporting the Headteacher, school staff and parents/carers.
Together with the Headteacher, the Governors help set the future direction for the school and decide how the school's budget should be best spent to facilitate this. They also make decisions on performance targets, school policies and the school's development plan.
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Co-Chairs: Mrs Elaine Brennan & Mrs Claire Ganthony. Vice Chair: Mrs Sophy Barnes
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Any of our Governors can be contacted via the school office, or via enquiries@crich-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
Our Governors
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Staff Governors
A staff Governor can be any member of staff, teaching or support and is elected by other members of staff.
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Miss Julie Kirk - term of office: Whilst in post
Miss Paige Farley - term of office: 14.07.23 - 13.07.27
Foundation Governors
As a church school, our Foundation Governors, are appointed through the local church,
St Mary's.
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Mrs Sophy Barnes (Vice Chair) - term of office: 20.07.23 - 19.07.27
Mrs Sarah Iserloh - term of office: 05.02.26 - 04.02.30
Co-Opted Governors
Co-Opted Governors are appointed to represent the local community interest in the school and can also include representatives from the local Parish Council.
Mrs Sarah Wallis - term of office: 16.03.23 - 15.03.27
Vacancy
Vacancy
Vacancy
Parent Governors
Any parent/carer of a pupil at the school is eligible to stand for election as a Parent Governor for the school. Other parents/carers elect the Parent Governors.
Mrs Claire Ganthony (Co Chair of Governors) - term of office 27.10.23 - 26.01.27
Mrs Kate Allen - term of office 20.06.24 - 19.06.28
Mrs Gemma Hinstridge - term of office 06.02.25 - 05.02.29
Local Authority Governors
Local Authority Governors are appointed by the Local Authority and can be from any walk of life, and not necessarily live in the area.
Mrs Elaine Brennan (Co Chair of Governors) - 27.04.23 - 26.04.27
Associate Members
Associate members of our board who bring skills and expertise, but do not have voting rights.
Mrs Susanna Bradbury - term of office 15.09.22 - 14.09.26
Previous Governors
The following Governors /Associate members are no longer in post, but have been part of our Governing Board in the last 12 months.
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Mrs Sue Rix (Chair of Governors) 17.09.20 - 16.09.24
Mrs Lynn Penson Foundation Governor: 15.09.22 - 25.07.25
Governor Vacancies
We have vacancies on our Governing Board and are looking for members of our local community who are willing to give their time to join our friendly team in supporting our school. Click here for more information.