Mr Murray Graham

Chair 

Community Councillor

Having wanted to get more involved with school life at Westwood Primary School, I initially joined in April 2015 as a governor and became Chair of Governors in September 2019.

My career has always been in the private sector, working for a large manufacturing company in various production roles. In March 2017, I moved into a capability management role and my key responsibilities include the recruitment and development of talent throughout the organisation. My passions have always been in people development and I get a real sense of satisfaction seeing people across all ages reaching their potential. My skill set should support the school in the development of both pupils and teachers alike.

My son attended Westwood Primary from Reception through to Year 6 and left in July 2017. He had a wonderful educational experience here and as a parent, I could not have asked for a better school and I want to be able to support through future generations. The school leadership team will be able to count on the support and challenge of the community council.

Mrs Tina Bidwell

Community Councillor

My name is Tina Bidwell and I was initially part of Westwood Primary School's governing body joining in 2015.  I am Manager at Maple Grove Pre-School, the feeder pre-school for Westwood Primary and most of you will have met me there!

It is fantastic to have excellent working relationships between the two settings and something collectively we work hard to achieve.

I am a community councillor and like to support the school as a whole, feeling lucky that our children have such a good start to their education.  With such strong leadership, teachers and supporting staff I am confident the school will go from strength to strength and look forward to being part of it!

Miss Diane Crabb

Community Councillor

I initially joined the Governing Body at the former Westwood Junior School as a Parent Governor in 2004.  I subsequently became a Local Authority representative and am now a community councillor.

Many years ago I was a Westwood pupil myself so I have a long standing interest in the school.  As a parent I wanted to get actively involved in my daughter’s education.  Becoming a governor, and now a community councillor, has enabled me to do this in a broader, more effective way by contributing to the school’s aims and strategies for the education and development of all pupils.

My other interests include dancing, amateur dramatics and music.  I have recently started playing the clarinet again - after a 40 year gap!  I also play the recorder (which I originally learnt at Westwood) and now enjoy playing both instruments in the local community orchestra.  I attend St Peter’s Church, March on a regular basis where I assist with the Junior Church and play clarinet in the church orchestra.  I love football and am a season ticket holder at Peterborough United.

Westwood Primary School is a thriving, happy school with a caring and hardworking team of staff and community council that I am proud to be a part of.

Mrs Katie Henson

Staff Councillor

I am a teacher at Westwood Primary School and a member of the middle leadership team. I joined Westwood as a newly qualified teacher in 2014 and since then I have worked across the school in both key stages. My current role involves leading the Year 4 team and supporting ECTs (Early Career teachers) which I am incredibly passionate about. 

I am excited to be part of the new Community Council as I want to further support the school's development of education offering to its pupils. 

Outside of school, I have two young sons - we enjoy going on woodland walks as a family. I also play competitive Netball for a local team. 

Mrs Sara Barker

Staff Councillor

I was previously a staff governor.  I am a teaching assistant at Westwood Primary School.  I was previously a governor at Maple Grove Infant School  and  hope to bring some experience of early years and key stage 1 to Westwood Primary School.  I feel very strongly that primary education is an extremely important part of a child’s education and its our duty to create a love of learning and to give every child a positive attitude to education.  My two daughters started their education here and they had a fantastic start and have continued to achieve their potential and I believe it all started here.

Kimberley Deller

Parent Councillor

My name is Kimberley Deller and I am a qualified social worker, working for Cambridgeshire County Council for 8 years. Initially I started as a Social Worker for children with disabilities and more recently moved into working with adults.

As a children’s Social Worker I have attended many Education Health Care Plan meetings working with a number of different schools, health professionals, families and young people to ensure their plan supports them to achieve their outcomes. 

I have a child who is currently in Year 1 and I have two more children who will attend Westwood when they reach school age. 

My child loves attending Westwood and is very happy here. 

I am looking forward to supporting the school as a parent councillor to ensure all children at Westwood can grow, develop, feel confident, happy and achieve their outcomes.