Message from our Co-Chairs of Governors

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​On behalf of the governors of Alwyn Infant and Courthouse Junior School, we would like to offer you a very warm welcome to our schools. We are writing to introduce ourselves as the two Co-Chairs of Governors of the Alwyn and Courthouse Federation:

 

Eduard Woltjer
 

My name is Eduard Woltjer and I have been a member of the governing board since 2019, at first appointed as a parent governor and now as a co-opted governor. Both my daughter Isla and son Luke attended Alwyn and Courthouse, where they benefitted greatly from the unique culture of both schools. Professionally, I have over 15 years’ experience in the IT industry, holding a variety of HR leadership roles. I bring this expertise to my role as a governor, supporting the staff and leadership team in developing and delivering the strategic plan, while ensuring that the children remain at the heart of every priority.

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Paul Griffiths 

I am an IT consulting Director, focused primarily on the public sector, bringing a wealth of experience in deploying technology solutions 
into large Government organisations.  As part of this role I am required to keep abreast of recent legislation and understand what this means to the different large organisations with whom I work, both from a technology and business process perspective. I have 2 children, Joe who is in John Hampden, and Emma who is undertaking a degree apprenticeship, both having been through Alwyn & Courthouse previously.  I joined the Governing body in 2019 and have enjoyed working with the Leadership team in both the schools. One
of the perspectives I am looking to bring to the Governing Body, is an understanding of the knowledge and experiences the children will require as they progress into later secondary schools.  We must ensure that they benefit fully from their Alwyn and Courthouse experience, becoming rounded individuals, fulfilling their full potential.​

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We are proud to chair the board of governors of the two exceptional schools in Maidenhead which came together through the federation during 2021. We are fortunate to be working with such a strong governing board comprising skilled, experienced and committed individuals including parents and members with deep knowledge of the local community. Our role is to set the strategic direction for both
the schools working closely with our Executive Headteacher, Lawrence Hyatt, and to support and complement the skills of the senior leadership teams in each school to deliver on our mission of ensuring every child receives not only an excellent academic education but real world knowledge, skills and experiences to help them thrive in whatever they choose to do when they leave school and become fully committed citizens of tomorrow. We ensure the schools have a clear vision, direction, and ethos. Also, we oversee the financial performance of the school in these very challenging times to ensure that the money the school receives is spent wisely.

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Alwyn and Courthouse are wonderful places and all of us who serve the school as governors are immensely proud of the fantastic achievements of those attending and working at the school, and we would like to thank parents for their interest in supporting and maintaining our strong partnership with the local community. We wish your child every success and happiness and will do all in our power to ensure that together we build a future where every child is flourishing.

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Paul Griffiths and Eduard Woltjer
Co-Chairs of Governors

Please find below details of how the Alwyn and Courthouse Federation is governed, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each governor.

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Governors can be contacted through the clerk to governors at clerk@alwynandcourthouse.co.uk.

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