Wimborne St GilesCE Primary School
Governors
Dear Parents,
On behalf of our staff, children and governors, welcome to Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery. We are delighted you have chosen our school to begin your child's educational journey.
Working in partnership with parents is central to our vision, 'Together We Grow: Together We Give.' Our dedicated staff provide a happy, caring and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. We look forward to welcoming you into our school family and working together to help your child thrive.
Charles Gordon
Chair of Governors
DSAT Scheme of Delegation
We are members of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust and the governance of the Trust belongs to the main DSAT Board. Our Scheme of Delegation also includes our Constitution and Terms of Reference. Paper copies can be obtained through the school office or by using the contact us option on this website. You can find details of the Trust Board and details of our Trust Governance by visiting the Trustees page and the Trust Governance page.
Academy Standards and Ethos Committee 2026 - 2027
Charles Gordon
Chair of Governors
I have been a Governor at Wimborne St Giles since 2022, and Chair of Governors since 2023. By day I am a consultant gastroenterologist at University Hospitals Dorset, where I have worked in for 16 years. It is from this that I have gained experience in management and oversight of small, medium and large projects and services. I work in several multidisciplinary teams and have a number of roles:
– I have always been involved in medical education, more recently around specialist endoscopy skills, and I teach on both local and national courses (and teach internationally as well)
– I provide clinical oversight and ensure quality of service in both local and community settings
– I provide educational and clinical oversight for clinicians of all grades in training
– I develop and deliver regional speciality treatments and services
– I am involved in service development at all levels, driving through changes for the benefit of all our patients in Dorset
As a doctor, issues around governance and safety are paramount in everything that we do, and it is this ethos that I bring to my role as a Governor at Wimborne St Giles
I am also the co-founder of 4 children, 2 of whom are/will be pupils at Wimborne St Giles. I think being a parent gives me some insight into the issues and challenges faced on all sides of education; as a parent of children at the school I clearly have a vested interest in it thriving!
With what little free time I get (and it seems to dwindle as the years go by) I am a keen countryman and love living in rural Dorset with my amazing wife Caroline and our 2 boys.