Academy Council

The Academy Council plays a vital role in the governance and accountability of New Close and is comprised of Governors who want to make a positive contribution to the school community.

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Meet our Academy Council

As Council Members, we are also the protectors of its ethos and it is our duty to ensure that every child can achieve his or her full potential in a safe and caring environment.

Mrs Gill Maddocks - Academy Council Chair

Academy Council Chair

chairofgovernors@newclose.wilts.sch.uk

Mr Ryan Bird - Academy Council Member with responsibility for safeguarding

Ryan lives locally in Warminster and has a background of working in education. He currently works at the University of Bath as the Chief Executive of the Students' Union. Previously, he worked at the University of Oxford, the University of Bristol, and Weston College. Ryan joined New Close School as a governor in 2019, when the school became part of the Acorn Education Trust. He has previously served as Chair and is now Vice-Chair, with responsibility for Safeguarding.

Mrs Louise Kilminster

Headteacher

Mr John Bullen