Governance Arrangements

I am the Chair of the council, a role I find both rewarding and challenging. Before retirement, my careers included Primary Education (Teaching) and a Senior Manager in Doncaster Health Authority. I endeavour to bring my knowledge of both education and health issues to enhance my role as the Chair of the Council.

If you need to get in touch with me please email at plhburns@tiscali.co.uk 

Natalie is the current Head Teacher here at Coppice school, she has a wealth of knowledge in support our SEND pupils.  She has a passion for developing all our environments through a biophillic theme which incorporates many natural features.  Natalie has had various roles throughout her 17 years at Coppice and is looking forward to the challenges Headship brings.

I am known as Kathy among the many children I work with at Coppice School, joining in 1997 and progressing to become an HLTA. This is a very rewarding role, bringing new daily challenges and leading me to work in all areas of the school, including for a number of years at our charity shop. I use my varied experiences to represent at the Governors meetings as a Staff Governor in a positive and forward thinking way to make life and experiences for our students the best they can be.

Hi my name is Beverley but everyone at Coppice knows me as Bev. I have been a Teacher here for about 6 years now and I am delighted to be a Staff Council Member. Before teaching at Coppice, I worked in mainstream education and had a brief experience of working for the education department at North Lincolnshire Museum.

I am passionate about outdoor learning and am the Forest School Practitioner here at Coppice. I am also part of the Outdoor Learning Team and we look especially at how learning and simply being outside can have beneficial impacts on our student’s health and mental well-being. As I love being creative, I was recently very excited to take a lead role in the delivery of art at Coppice and I have no doubts that great things will be happening as we all get our creative thinking hats on.

Perhaps most important of all my greatest achievement in life is being a mum of 4 amazing children. Though they will always be my babies, they are incredible young adults now, ready to fly or already having left the nest…but believe me I know what a rocky road parenting can be, especially when your child is faced with extra difficulties that you could not predict or expect.

The greatest thing about Coppice are the people who make the school; staff, students and families, and together we make a wonderful community where help, support and advice are always available and readily given and I am proud to be part of the drive and vision to give our students the best education and experiences that we can.

Paula is the proud full time carer and parent of two children with additional needs, one of which is a pupil at Coppice School. Paula previously worked for ten years in HR for the NHS at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Paula is a Parent Council member and very keen to support Coppice School.

In her free time, Paula enjoys cooking, baking and road running.

I am a Parent Council Member at Coppice School, where my two children attend. I believe being a parent gives me a unique insight into the challenges the children and school face.

I have a background in education as I have completed an English degree, attended a Post Graduate Certificate of Education as well as completing Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector and most recently a Makaton course. I believe this gives in-depth understanding and knowledge of the requirements of the teachers and the school.

My ambition is to ensure the children, parents and teachers receive the best possible experience and outcomes.