Our Local Governing Body consists of a group of enthusiastic and committed people who volunteer to work in partnership with the school staff to shape the future of the school, to decide the key issues that will help staff to raise standards.

We are particularly fortunate that we have a wide cross section of skills and experience among our governors with representation from parents, staff and members of the community.

Chair of Governors: Lucy Roberts

To contact the Chair of Governors, please send your correspondence addressed to the Chair of Governors, c/o Bere Regis Primary and Pre-School, Southbrook, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7DB

Our school is part of Wessex Multi Academy; a single entity established to undertake a strategic collaboration to improve and maintain high educational standards across a number of schools. Our responsibilities as Local Governors are delegated to us by the Board of Trustees for the MAT and these are contained in the Scheme of Delegation.

For more information about governance in Wessex Multi Academy Trust, please click here: https://wessex.ac/governance 

To contact WMAT, please call 01305 231510 or write to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Foley, Wessex Multi Academy Trust, Wessex House, 4 Poundbury Business Centre, Holmead Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3GE

Lucy Roberts
Chair of Governors

I have been Chair of Governors at Bere Regis school for the last 5 years.  I have a background in business and management and have 2 children who attend Bere Regis School.  I have been a link governor involved in Maths, SEN, pupil premium and currently monitor the wider curriculum.  

Jane Dixon
Clerk to the LGB

Rachael Brown
Headteacher

Lana Lammiman
Vice Chair
Literacy Link Governor

I joined the board of governors in 2021. My specialist area is the English curriculum; covering phonics and reading, writing, spelling and grammar. I believe literacy is the key to all learning and I am focused on supporting the school, in developing a broad curriculum, that enables all pupils to flourish. 

My background is varied, with a degree in psychology, career in hospitality, customer services, sales and jewellery making. I live in the village and have a daughter in the school. I play an active part in the community and coach women’s cricket at Bere Regis sports club. 

Paula Dale
Staff Governor

James Renwick
Finance and Estates Link Governor

I have lived in Dorset for eight years, I have a son at primary school in North Dorset and I have worked in education for 10 years; currently as Director of Operations for a Prep School in Poole. I joined the Bere Regis governing body because it is an excellent community school, with dedicated and friendly staff that I want to support to ensure the children can learn in a safe, positive and loving environment.

Ashley Crocker
SEN & Wellbeing Link Governor

As a Dad to my daughter at Bere Regis Primary I am invested in ensuring a high quality of care and education at our village school.

With a professional background in special educational needs and pastoral care I have been working with children for well over 12 years.

Mental health and wellbeing are priority to me as a Humanistic Counsellor and wellbeing coach, and I am now in a privileged position to offer some extra time to the school and share my skills, knowledge, and experience where possible.

Kirstin Hoey
Safeguarding Governor