Head's Welcome

A welcome from our Head of School

I count myself privileged to have been a part of the school community for over 8 years. During this time, I have worked passionately to see our vision of ‘Life in all its fullness,’ be a lived experience for our entire school community. I have loved seeing every child, their family, staff members and the wider community grow and flourish. I believe in our ethos and culture, that everyone, no matter their background, beliefs and experiences, will be met with our values of respect, endurance and friendship.

We are in an exciting time for Bishops Lydeard Church School. We are growing rapidly and expanding our structure from a 5 class model, to a 6 class model after Easter, and we hope we will have more children join our family and become a 7 class, single form entry school in the coming months. We are seeing our children, teaching and support team grow, and working with the wider community, are offering an increased package of development opportunities to our children. Children’s voice shows that they love the learning that takes place. They love their teachers, feeling safe and supported, and are active in every lesson. We are invested in an ethos and culture that allows all children to feel loved, accepted and have their holistic needs met. Through this, we see the best progress and academic outcomes for all our children.

As a church school, we look at how the teachings of Jesus support our children to be the best versions of themselves. Using our links to the local church, RE lessons, collective worship and our PSHE curriculum, to develop children who have a character and moral courage to make a difference in the world around them. While we are a church school, we also study and reflect on other world religious and non-religious view points to ensure our children are educated in celebrating that we are all different but also all equal.

Please keep reading our newsletters and other information shared to find out what is happening in school and how we are enhancing our educational offer throughout the year.

I look forward to seeing you all on the gates before and after school.

James Dakin, Headteacher

Head of School

A welcome from our Executive Headteacher

As the new Executive Headteacher of Bishops Lydeard Church School to introduce myself and extend a warm welcome to the school community. It is with great pleasure that I take on the role of Executive Headteacher and I look forward to working alongside you, the staff, and most importantly, the pupils.

I am incredibly passionate about education and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. With over 20 years of experience in the education, I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where your child can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

As we embark on this journey together, I believe that a strong partnership between home and school is vital for the success of our students. I encourage open communication and collaboration, and I am committed to working closely with you to support your child’s learning and development.

I will be working closely with Mr Dakin, so we can continue to build on the strong foundations that have already been established. Together, we have a vision for Bishops Lydeard Church School to be a place where every child feels valued, inspired, and challenged to achieve their very best.

As with Mr Beament, I will be leading two other schools, alongside Bishops Lydeard Church school and my time will be divided between them.

I am looking forward to meeting you all and the days I am at the school I will be welcoming pupils on the school gate. I will also be available to chat with families – please do come and say hello!

Warm regards,
Mrs Goodchild, Executive Headteacher