A NEW headteacher has made her way to Woodlea Primary School in Whitehill.

Joanna Mumford has been teaching for 24 years, with experience in all primary year groups and as assistant, deputy and acting headteacher.

She said she is “delighted to formally introduce myself as the new headteacher”, adding: “I have developed a passion for empowering all children to become independent learners and I am really looking forward to building on the successes the school has already achieved.”

To attend an open day event on November 8 at 9.30am or 1.30pm, or November 11 from 6pm to 6.30pm, call 01420 476342 or email admin [email protected]