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Governors Information

GOVERNORS

Greatfields School is a partner school within the multi-academy educational trust – Partnership Learning.

Roger Leighton, Chief Executive,

Partnership Learning, c/o The Sydney Russell School,

Parsloes Avenue,

Dagenham, Essex,

RM9 5QT

Tel:  020 3909 2333

Greatfields Primary School Governance:

Category of GovernorNameStart DateEnd DateBusiness & Pecuniary Interests
Trust AppointedJane Hadlow19th September 202419th September 2028Chair of Governors
Trust AppointedJack Webb7th May 20247th May 2028Entrepreneur in the Third Sector
Trust AppointedNoman Hameed21st March 202421st March 2028Noman is Head of Student Services / finance
Trust AppointedMr Roger Carver; governor with responsibility for Health and Safety10th October 201610th October 2028Roger is retired, with a background in further education teaching and training, and in Barking and Dagenham Council – Children’s Services department.
Trust AppointedGrace Maryon; governor with responsibility for SEND1st October 20181st October 2026Retired primary school SENCO with previous experience as EAL link adviser for Barking and Dagenham.
Trust AppointedDeborah Caleb6th October 20226th October 2026Medical Student Admissions and Visiting Electives Manager, UCL Medical School
Trust AppointedAshaka Heyward-Marshall 7th October 2021 7th October 2025HR AdvisorHuman ResourcesL&Q
Trust AppointedElizabeth Kangethe 7th October 2021 7th October 2025Cabinet Member & Champion for Disabled People | Parsloes Ward Councillor |
Trust AppointedAdam Robbins12th November 202412th November 2028Headteacher of primary school in LBBD
Elected StaffAnne Wright26th September 202331st August 2027Anne is a Wellbeing and Safeguarding Leader

Overview:

Governors of the School as a Local Governing Board (LGB), meet at least once a term. Their remit is to:

·         Ensure clarity of educational vision for the school; to promote the best possible ethos for learning, and to set the strategic direction of the school as it grows

·         Hold the Head of School to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff

·         Oversee the financial performance of the school, making sure that money is well spent

Subcommittees structure (September 2024)

The main governing body (the Local Governing Board LGB) is supported and serviced by 4 subcommittees, independently clerked and comprising members of the LGB, the Headteacher and members of her Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as appropriate.

These are:

  1. Safeguarding and Student Experience
  2. Curriculum (Standards)
  3. Finance, Operations and Audit
  4. Pay and Personnel


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