Mrs Tempest is the headteacher at Hayfield Lane Primary. With a background in school improvement consultancy and involvement in national innovation projects, Louise oversees the day-to-day operational workings of the school, making sure that budgets are effectively managed, teaching and learning provision is strong and that school's performance meets set targets. She works closely with the Governing Body to develop the strategic direction of the school and ensures that effective health and safety and safeguarding procedures are followed. She is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (including Prevent) and the Looked After Children Lead. In her spare time she likes to garden, read Agatha Christie who-dunnit books or enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake in the countryside.