THE recently appointed director of the Exeter Diocesan board of education Mr John Searson visited Bridgerule C of E (VC) Primary School on Wednesday, November 30, to meet with staff and pupils.

Having visited Black Torrington C of E Primary School earlier in the day Mr Searson, accompanied by Father Richard Maudsley, also from the Diocesan board of education, was shown around the school by the recently appointed head of primary phase for Holsworthy Federation of Schools, Ms Caroline Tothill.