Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Diss Church of England
Junior Academy

 

Meet our Members

 

Click on each of our members photos to find out a little more about them. 

 

  • Bruce Gordon
    Chair of Local Governing Body

    Bruce Gordon

    I am an experienced school governor and spent ten years supporting the primary school my children attended. I now work for the Diocese of Norwich education support company to support local governing boards within their academies. In my working life, I spent over thirty years working on and supporting, the restorations of vintage aircraft. I am married with three children. I am also a trustee with the Evolution Academy Trust.

  • Deborah Bryant
    Trust Appointed Governor

    Deborah Bryant

    I have a long-standing attachment to Diss Primary Academy having been a pupil there many years ago. I still remember vividly my experiences there and how it instilled into me some lifelong lessons and values. So having moved back to Diss in 2016, I was delighted to become a school governor for the Partnership. My background is in local government and I currently work for Norfolk Adult Social Services. Previously I have been a governor at a Norfolk secondary school and was latterly the chair of the governing body. With three children now grown up who have been through local schools, I know the importance of giving young people the every chance to achieve their potential. I am delighted and proud now to use my skills and experience to support the Diss Primary Academy to give our local children the best possible start in their school life.

  • David Carlin
    Trust Appointed Governor

    David Carlin

  • Declan Craggs
    Parent Governor

    Declan Craggs

    I spent over 10 years working in health and social care, the last couple of those years were spent managing care homes in Diss.

    I now run a small accountancy practice with my wife. I am also a Diss Town Councillor. My eldest son goes to Diss Infant with my youngest about to join

  • Hannah Farrer
    Parent Governor

    Hannah Farrer

    My eldest daughter joined Scole School 2018 and since my youngest joined in 2021 I have been an active member of the PTA and am currently Secretary. As a previous Quality Assurance Auditor I hope my attention to detail and resilience, and also personal passion for the school, will enable me to be a successful parent governor.

  • Emma Edwards
    Trust Appointed Governor

    Emma Edwards

    I am an ex Primary Headteacher with over thirty years experience in education. I am also a qualified SENCO and was a Leading Early Years Teacher for the London Borough of Hillingdon before I moved into Leadership in Hertfordshire. I have recently moved to Norfolk and I am still interested in school leadership and making a difference to young peoples' lives.