My name is Kim Docking. I am a Community Governor and became a member of Stretton Academy Committee in October 2022. I am delighted to be the current Chair of Governors at our school. Our role as governors is to know our school well and support and challenge the school in its efforts to continually improve and deliver the best outcomes for our children and their families. 

I have worked in Education for over thirty years, initially as a teacher, then as a headteacher of a Church of England primary school, executive headteacher and finally CEO of Inspire Education Trust. Prior to headship, I was a leading English teacher in Coventry and a link tutor for Warwick University supporting trainee teachers. I became a National Leader of Education in 2013 and as such supported a number of schools in a variety of contexts.

I love retirement and having the time to spend with my grandchildren, family and friends and indulging in my hobbies of walking, swimming and cooking,

I have passion and love for education and firmly believe that every child is entitled to receive a high-quality education, which meets their needs and prepares them for the next stage in their lives and that they should enjoy school, have fun and make special memories.

My name is Carl Fitzpatrick and I have held the position of Community Governor here at Stretton since 2019.  I work as a Process Manager for a housing association based in Coventry.  My main role is to ensure that business process within the voids and lettings department run smoothly and effectively with the end result being able to let properties to the homeless and vulnerable as quickly as possible and to a good standard.  It is a very rewarding role as every penny of profit made is reinvested back into the business to help solve the housing crisis.  I am married with 3 daughters,  all of whom now attend Stretton. I absolutely love sports from rugby, cricket and, of course, football.  My hobbies include playing and managing a tag rugby team.  It is an honour and privilege to be able to work with the School Leadership Team and the other Governors to make Stretton a truly great environment for learning.