Academy Council

I am pleased to have been chosen as Chair of Hazelwood Academy Council and I am looking forward to getting to know the staff, parents and children. (Please come and say Hello if you see me) 

I have two children who are now young adults and I used to teach in a primary school in North Swindon so I know what it’s like to sit on both sides of the school gate!

Educating young children is a team effort and from what I have seen already, Hazelwood embraces a thriving community where everyone is working together to benefit our pupils. 

My role is to be an advocate for the school, to join in celebrating its achievements and to look for opportunities for growth. My ambition is to invite members of the local community including parents to share their knowledge and skills with us and to show them just how wonderful Hazelwood is!

Mrs Lloyd has been the Headteacher at  Hazelwood Academy since 2012. It is her second headship and a role she continues to enjoy as she leads the school, staff, pupils and families on a journey to excellence. Suzanne is passionate about the curriculum and is determined that every child across the academy will experience an ambitious and high quality learning entitlement. 

My name is Diana and I work in a local secondary school, I have a child who has been through Hazelwood Academy and one currently there. 

I wanted to join the  council to help the children and the community to provide the best possible outcome and opportunities for the children.

Since 2021 Chris Taylor has worked as the Regional Education Director for AET South West schools including Hazelwood Academy. Prior to that Chris worked his first primary school headship in Kent before moving to take up the challenge of a larger AET Academy based on the South coast in 2019. His success in those roles means he brings with him substantial knowledge of what makes an effective and inspiring school. Chris will act as our link to the Trust during the Academy Council Meetings.

My name is Joana (Jo) and I have 2 children attending Hazelwood Academy. I’ve been part of the PTA, PCAB and now the Academy Council for quite some time now. My main motivation to get involved with the Academy Council is to ensure all children have the best experience whilst learning and to help the school (whenever I can) to achieve it, as well as to build that bridge between the parents, school and community.

My current job allows me work around the school needs majority of the time, I am proud to say I have created a brilliant team work ethic and enthusiasm, which I am hoping I can contribute with when it comes to join efforts as parents and the school, all aiming to improve our children education and for them to enjoy their school journey.

I also enjoy baking, face painting and all crafts! If you see me around, don’t be afraid and say ‘Hi.’

As a Parent Council Member, I aim to bring a unique parental perspective to the Academy Council and act as a link for parents and staff at Hazelwood Academy to support networking, assist communication amongst the community and share common views/feedback.

I am a proud parent of a young daughter in Robins year 1 class, so I hope to share personal views/feedback throughout my school journey as a parent, whilst also helping to identify areas for improvement/suggestions; which can also be fed in from the wider parent network.

I hope this position will allow me to collaborate with parents and staff alike, bringing ideas and suggestions for a wide range of topics, whilst also helping to make a difference at the school for everyone.

Mrs Irving has worked as a member of support staff at Hazelwood Academy since 2014 when she moved from a career in finance 

 to work in education.

She likes working with the teaching and leadership teams to help shape and organise the experiences, learning and environment  that Hazelwood pupils are able to enjoy. 

‘Through my role on the Academy Council I hope to champion our fantastic pupils and their families within the Trust and work to broaden our school community and increase the scope of opportunities for all of those within it.’ 

Miss Grace has worked at Hazelwood Academy since she started her journey in teaching as a newly qualified teacher. Miss Grace has a large volume of experience working with our children, well developed relationships with our families and extensive knowledge of the local community. Miss Grace also fulfils the roles of SENDCO and Safeguarding lead within the school and will be ensuring those pupils’ achievements and needs are represented at the Academy Council.