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Governance & Policies

The Board of Governors determines the general policy of Bedales School.

Our comprehensive policies and robust governance structures ensure Bedales operates to the highest standards whilst staying true to our educational values. These essential frameworks guide everything from student welfare and academic excellence to strategic planning and accountability, providing transparency and clarity for our entire school community whilst supporting our mission to educate the whole person.

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The Whole School Senior Team
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Will Goldsmith
Head of Bedales School
Clare Kirkham
Clare Kirkham
Head of Bedales Prep
Karena Fulford
Director of Human Resources
Rob Reynolds
External Relations Director, Bedales School
Richard Lushington
Bursar
I wanted a school to prepare my child for an unpredictable future - one in which flexibility, adaptability and resilience are likely to be key. Bedales is that school.
- Bedales Parent
Governors

  • Claudia Arney, MBA (External Relations lead; Finance and General Purposes; Buildings and Landscapes; Chair of Governor Nominations)

  • Jessica Boyd PhD (Staff Liaison Governor)

  • Clare Bradbury, BSc (Hons), PGCE (Designated Safeguarding Governor)

  • Felix Grey, PhD (Chair of Education)

  • Tom Hall, MA (Finance and General Purposes)

  • Edward Impey DPhil (Buildings and Landscape; Finance and General Purposes)

  • Owen Jonathan LLB (Risk and Compliance; Finance and General Purposes; Buildings and Landscapes)

  • Stephen Lehec BA(Hons), PGCE (Education)

  • Richard Lewis, MBA, MA (Finance and General Purposes; Chair of John Badley Foundation)

  • Isabella (Issie) Myers MSc, MRSB (Education)

  • Stephen Nokes (Chair of the Board; Education; Finance and General Purposes; Remuneration; Governor Nominations; Bedales Parents' Association)

  • Edward Rees BA (ED) Hons (Education)

    If you wish to contact a Governor, please email clerk@bedales.org.uk.

Charitable status

Bedales School is a Public Benefit Entity registered as a charity in England and Wales, number 307332. Its registered company number is 276785.

The latest Annual Report and Accounts

There are two other charities affiliated to Bedales:

  • John Badley Foundation (charity number: 1138332) – in support of the school’s educational priorities, in particular the provision of full bursaries to Bedales Senior and Prep schools and other capital development projects.

  • Bedales Grants Trust Fund (charity number: 1036179) – focused on partial bursary support.

Additional information

Additional policies are available upon request:

  • Able, Gifted & Talented and Scholarship Policy     

  • Adults Staying in Accommodation Linked to Boarding Houses Policy  

  • ​Alcohol and Tobacco Policy    

  • Attendance, Student Supervision and Missing Child Policy    

  • Catering and Food Hygiene Policy    

  • Child-on-Child Sexual Behaviour Policy    

  • Code of Professional Conduct for Staff    

  • Display Screen Equipment Policy    

  • Bedales Pre-prep Assessment Policy    

  • Bedales Pre-prep Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan

  • Bedales Pre-prep Parent Handbook

  • Healthcare Policy

  • Record and Retention Policy

  • Risk Assessment Policy

  • Safeguarding Training Policy

  • Security, Access Control and Workplace Safety Policy    

  • Swimming Pool Policy    

  • Safer Recruitment Policy 

For information on these or for further information on the above, please call 01730 300400 or email preprepreception@bedales.org.uk.

We’re here to help

For any questions please contact our team.

To contact a Governor, please email clerk@bedales.org.uk
For school policy information, please email head@bedales.org.uk