On this page you will find the following information on our current governors:
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The type of governor that they are (e.g. Nominated Director, Co-opted, Local Parent)
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What committee(s) they sit on
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The date they were appointed
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Who they were appointed by
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The position that they hold within the committee (e.g. Chairman)
All governors, except the CEO, serve a four year term of office (unless stated otherwise) and have voting rights within their committees as set out in the Trust Articles of Association.
Trust Board Director Biographies
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Nicholas ScarlesMember and Nominated Director
Nicholas Scarles
Type of Governor
Member and Nominated Director
Committee Membership
Chairman of the Trust Board. Member of the Finance Committee and People Committee.
Appointment Start Date
24/03/2016
Term of office
4 years - appointed to second term on 24/03/2020
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member and Nominated Director by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company. Appointed as Chair by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Nick was previously a Governor of the Haberdashers' Boys School and Haberdashers' School for Girls, at Elstree, where he was a member of the Boys' School Committee and chaired the Finance Committee. He is a Member of the Court of Assistants of the Haberdashers Livery Company.
Nick is Chair of Realty Incurances Limited, a specialist insurance brokerage. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of the Grosvenor Estate, having spent 13 years as Group Finance Director of Grosvenor Group Limited (a private international real estate development investment and fund management group). Prior to that he was at Centrica Plc and PwC, living in London, New York and Toronto.
Nick was Chair of the Real Estate Finance Group, which produced 'A Vision for Real Estate Finance in the UK', which contained recommendations to protect the UK's financial stability.
Nick originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor in the UK and Certified Public Accountant and Attorney at Law in the USA, having been educated at Haberdashers' Boys School, Elstree, obtaining law degrees from Trinity College, Cambridge, and the University of Virginia.
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Simon LoughMember and Temple Grove Trust Director
Simon Lough
Type of Governor
Temple Grove Schools Trust Director
Committee Membership
Chair of the Knights Academy LGB and Member of the Trust Board, Finance Committee and Knights Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
26/06/2018
Term of office
4 years, appointed to serve second term on 11/07/2022
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Simon was educated at Oxford University and then worked for 7 years in Tokyo with the UK merchant bank Kleinwort Benson and a boutique Swiss bank.
He acquired an enduring love of Japan, its food, culture language and people (including most importantly his wife Zahira). He moved back to the UK in the mid-1990s, and worked with his brother who had established a UK wealth management business Heartwood. Simon started the London office, became Chief Executive of Heartwood in 2008, and led its successful acquisition by Handelsbanken, the highly regarded Swedish bank, in 2013. Simon left Heartwood after 20 years in 2016. He is a Non Executive Director of WH Ireland Group PLC.
Simon's community activities are focused on creating a more level playing field for young people. Simon previously served for 10 years as Trustee (and ultimately Deputy Chairman) of Fairbridge, a medium sized charity tackling social exclusion in inner city areas. Fairbridge became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011. Simon is Chair of the youth social action and education charity Envision.
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John FernauNominated Director
John Fernau
Type of Governor
Nominated Director
Committee Membership
Trust Board, Finance Committee and Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
23/03/2016
Term of office
4 years, appointed to serve second term on 11/03/2020
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
John is a senior leader with extensive experience of public procurement and major sporting events.
John started his career in international development procurement before becoming a management consultant advising on procurement in local and central government. Whilst a consultant, John began working at the Olympic Delivery Authority and in 2009 he became the Head of Procurement. John led the delivery of a huge range of procurements including on and off park construction, park wide logistics and security, transport, security and other corporate professional services.
After the Games in 2012, John became the Commercial Director of the Home Office. Whilst there, John was also a Non-Executive Director of the Government Procurement Service where he focused on driving the organisation to strengthen its customer service. In 2014 John left the Home Office to found Fernau Solutions, a consultancy which helps small and medium sized companies to understand government and successfully navigate public sector procurement.
John is a Liveryman of the Haberdashers Company and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
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Jan ShadickCEO of the Trust
Jan Shadick
Type of Governor
Chief Executive Officer
Committee Membership
Member of the Trust Board
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2020
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Jan Shadick, NPQH BA MA
Jan joins Haberdashers Aske Federation Trust from United Learning where she has worked as Regional Director for Academies (South Secondary), overseeing 11 secondary academies within the Group. Previous to this role she has been a head teacher for 14 years leading three schools, including one in central London. She has also been an Executive Head teacher of two London Academies.
Jan is also an Ofsted Inspector and a qualified Executive Coach.
Jan originally trained as a teacher of PE with History, at the University of Warwick and gained a Masters in Education Leadership from the University of London and NPQH from UCL Institute of Education..
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Dame Sue JohnCo-opted Director
Dame Sue John
Type of Governor
Nominated Director
Committee Membership
Trust Board and Standards Committee
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2020
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Dame Sue John
Executive Director Challenge Partners
Sue was the headteacher of Lampton School in Hounslow from 1997 to 2015.The school was included in the 2010 Ofsted publication Twelve outstanding secondary schools: excelling against the odds. Sue worked as a National Leader of Education and as project manager for some of London's most challenging and complex schools. She was the Director of the London Leadership Strategy for secondary schools during the London Challenge.
She was previously awarded an honorary fellowship from Brunel University and recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by Roehampton University. Sue has held directorships at the DFE, Future and Teaching Leaders and is currently the Chair of the South London TSA and Charles Dickens Research School. Sue is a member of the Sutton Trust EAG, the advisory group for the Fair Education Alliance and the Royal Society's curriculum group. She is also the Chair of Trustees for the Teacher Development Trust.
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Rupert McNeilNominated Director
Rupert McNeil
Type of Governor
Nominated Director Committee Membership
Trust Board and Chair of the People Committee
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2021 Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Rupert is the UK Government Chief People Officer (GCPO) based in the Cabinet Office. He is responsible for Human Resources and workforce issues for the UK Civil Service. He started this role in January 2016, and prior to that held senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Aviva and Barclays, and was Partner at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte. Before joining Arthur Andersen in 1995, he worked at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
He studied Politics & Philosophy at university, and went to secondary school in Aberdeen. He and his wife Nicole have two children: Sam, a lawyer, and Courtney, who is at university.
Rupert is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), and a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute (CMi). He is also a Non-Executive Director of the Government Property Agency (GPA).
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Ade Adetosoye OBENominated Director
Ade Adetosoye OBE
Type of Governor
Nominated Director Committee Membership
Trust Board and Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2021 Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Ade is the Chief Executive Officer of Bromley Council. Prior to joining Bromley Council in January 2017, Ade worked in several senior positions and transformed services in both the City of London and Lambeth Council.
Ade was awarded an OBE in 2013, by Her Majesty the Queen, for his contribution to public services. In 2019, Ade was part of the team charged by the Charity Commission to review the safeguarding arrangements of Oxfam.
Ade is a Trustee of Coram, the United Kingdom's first ever charity dedicated to supporting adoption of children. He is also a Freeman of the City of London, a unique and historical title that dates back to 1237, as well as being a Freeman of the Haberdashers' Company, an ancient merchant guild.
As a recognised leader in his field, Ade was identified as one of the 100 most influential business leaders in the United Kingdom in 2019.
Ade is an Alumni of University of Cambridge, Brunel University, University of Hull and University of Llorin.
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Oliver HarrisonNominated Director
Oliver Harrison
Type of Governor
Nominated Director Committee Membership
Trust Board, People Committee and Chair of Standards Committee
Appointment Start Date
05/07/2021 Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members an the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Oliver is pleased to be able to support the Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust by serving on the Trust Board. As a former student of Haberdashers' Aske's School for Boys, Elstree, he recognises the personal value of education and the positive impact that the Haberdashers Company brings to its schools. As the proud father of two girls, Oliver Understands the need for education to adapt to a fast-changing world. He is passionate about the ability of data to help drive positive change and brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare data to education.
Today, Oliver is CEO of Koa Health, a business focussed on bringing mental wellbeing to everyone. He has life-long interests in both healthcare and technology - he decided to become a doctor and first got his hands on a computer aged six! With a first degree in Neuroscience at Cambridge, he qualified as a medical doctor and practiced for six years with postgraduate training in Psychiatry (London), and Public Health (John Hopkins), plus a research fellowship at the Functional Imaging Lab, Queens Square.
Oliver directly combined his interests in health and tech at McKinsey, where he spent five years working on health data and technology projects around the world. In 2006, he was recruited to help build a modern healthcare system in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He spent seven years there as Director of Public Health, designing and implementing systems for collecting public health data, for structuring care with evidence-based treatment protocols, and for improving prevention, primary and specialist care with a focus on diabetes, cardiovascular and mental health. Since moving back to Europe in 2013, Oliver has worked as an advisor to the WHO, World Bank and NHS England. He created two UK-Based start-ups in health data.
Oliver has a unique track-record delivering results in health tech innovation and health system reform and has contributed more than 60 academic publications and presentations. He also serves on the WHO Roster of Experts for Digital Health, sits on the Board of EMPOWER, (a non-profit organisation promoting the training of community health workers to provide mental healthcare), and the Commercial Board of Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Oliver was awarded Freedom of the City of London, in 2012.
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Adam GlossopCo-Opted Director
Adam Glossop
Type of Governor
Co-Opted Director Committee Membership
Trust Board, Chair of the Finance Committee
Appointment Start Date
05/07/2021 Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Adam started his career as an interest rates trader at Citigroup and is now is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for Barclays International, within the Treasury Funding and Investment Team with a responsibility for investments in Fixed Income markets. He was previously a Portfolio Manager at the asset management company BlackRock, where he managed fixed income portfolios for both hedge funds and insurance clients over a 12-year tenure.
Adam graduated from the University of Warwick in 1998 with a degree in Economics and Politics, and currently lives in south-east London with his wife and three school age children.
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Sally DysonNominated Director
Sally Dyson
Type of Governor
Nominated Director
Committee Membership
Trust Board and Chair of Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date - appointed to the Trust Board on:
11/07/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Members in accordance with the Articles of Association
Sally is the founder and director of Firm Sense Limited, a specialist consultancy enhancing the personal and organisational effectiveness of lawyers and other professionals. Sally's expertise in the professional services arena derives from over a decade working as a lawyer. Sally holds an MA in law from Cambridge University and qualified as a solicitor and practised at Slaughter and May before joining the in-house legal team at Reuters Group PLC (now Thomson Reuters) and then moving to Travelex Group Limited where she was first Senior Counsel and then Head of Group Compliance and Regulation. Sally is also a qualified business coach and a commercially published author.
Sally has been a member of the Haberdashers' Company for over 20 years and now sits on their Court of Assistants. Sally is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a charitable network dedicated to shaping the future through ideas and action.
Sally lives in London and is married with two school-age children
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John ShuffreyCo-Opted Director
John Shuffrey
Type of Governor
Co-opted Director
Committee Membership
Trust Board and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
Appointment Start Date - appointed to the Trust board on:
11/07/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
John is a chartered accountant who was an audit partner at Saffery Champness until 2019 where he headed the Not for Profit practice. Prior to that he was a partner at Arthur Andersen until its demise in 2002. He specialised in advising schools, livery companies (including the Haberdashers Company) and other charities as well as commercial clients.
He was chair of governors at Arts Education Schools until 2017 and before that he was chair of the Finance Committee. During that time he oversaw a turn round in the schools fortunes and the building of a new theatre. He was a governor and chair of the audit committee at Rose Bruford College in Sidcup.
He has a degree in Modern History from Oxford University.
He is married with three children and is a Freeman of the Haberdashers Company.
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Emma BryanCo-opted Director
Emma Bryan
Type of GovernorChair
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB, Trust Board, Finance Committee and Audit & Risk
Appointment Start Date
17/01/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
After a 30 year career in the Financial sector encompassing Global and European senior leadership positions at Barclays, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley, Emma is now focused on a small portfolio of company directorships and charitable/voluntary positions.
In addition to her role as Chair of the Crayford Academy LGB, Emma is a school governor within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and a local magistrate. She combines these local interests with her role as Chair of a Sport for Change charity operating in Malawi.
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Sabrina LuisiCo-opted Director
Sabrina Luisi
Independent co-opted Governors to the People Committee, Standards Committee, Finance Committee and Audit & Risk Committee
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Mark CorneliusCo-opted Governor
Mark Cornelius
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Audit & Risk Committee
Appointment Start Date
Appointed 09/05/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation
Mark is currently a Member of the The School Teachers Review Body - an eight member committee that makes recommendations on the pay, professional duties and working time of school teachers in England. It reports to the Secretary of State and also to the Prime Minister. He is a trustee of the UK charity StreetGames, that aims to improve the lives and communities of disadvantaged young people through sport. He is also a member of the charity's Audit Committee.
Mark worked for most of his career at the Bank Of England, where he performed many different leadership roles covering financial regulation, communication and monetary policy. Mark has worked at HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office. He has degrees in Economics from the University of London and Cambridge University.
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Chris AchiampongCo-opted Governor
Chris Achiampong
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
People Committee
Appointment Start Date
Appointed 09/11/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Currently based in South London, Chris is a Cyber Security Account Executive at IBM, focussing on clients in the Financial Services sector. He enjoys managing, maintaining anf developing external relationships with business leaders and C-Suite executives, to deliver safer end-to-end security solutions and consulting services.
Chris is extremely motivated to make a difference, in both his professional and personal life. He is a Patron for the EY Foundation, a charity that inspires and engages with young people across the UK who are disadvantaged in the labour market, and supports social entrepreneurs and start ups to develop and grow their businesses. He is also a school governor at the primary school he attended as a child.
In his spare time, Chris works as a part time scout for Liverpool FC, focussing on the London and South area. Chris enjoys playing football with friends and colleagues and is a massive Arsenal fan.
Chris embraces all challenges with a tenacious and driven attitude and is incredibly passionate about building relationships and delivering the best results for our children and young people.
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Neil ColeCo-Opted Governor
Neil Cole
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Finance Committee
Appointment Start Date
Appointed 28/02/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Neil is the Head of Project Management for Bidwells, overseeing the provision of services within their offices and a team of around 48 Project Managers.
Neil is also a Project Management Partner with over 28 years' experience and has an excellent reputation for successfully delivering projects. He has particular expertise in the procurement and delivery of large projects. Neil's formal qualifications in both building surveying and property management mean that whilst he is able to bring a technical knowledge to projects, his skill in applying strategic focus and practical deliverability to any scheme ensures that he is able to meet or surpass clients' expectations. He has particular expertise in dealing with complex projects that involve many stakeholders and difficult site constraints whilst bringing a "hands-on" attitude to each and every project.
Neil presently leads the firms initiatives within the independent school sector and has been responsible for recently delivering a number of challenging and exceptional schemes.
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Ann RinslerIndependent co-opted governor
Ann Rinsler
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Audit and Risk Committee
Appointment Start Date
Appointed 12/06/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Throughout her career, Ann has run two parallel tracks, melding Finance expertise with a parallel passion for the development of individuals and teams.
Her Chartered Accountancy professional background underpins this experience. On the commercial front, she was CFO of a successful Digital Asset Marketing company. Within the University sector, she has been an MBA Course Director and Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance.
Notably, she was recruited into BT to develop and establish the Centre for Major Programme Management at Saïd Business School, Oxford University. The Centre thrives and has become a global leader in its field.
Her current portfolio includes working with Citizens Advice, which gives a window into the range of issues affecting society today, and where she also leads an initiative in promoting financial understanding and capability for senior school students as part of their PHSE modules.
She also has worked with the governance of Nightingale Hammerson, a leading London specialist organisation in residential care for the elderly, formerly on Finance and continuing with Audit and Risk. Unusually, its principal home has recently been rated Outstanding by the CQC for the second time, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Borough Academy Local Governing Board
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James PowerChair
James Power
Type of Governor
Co-opted Local Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
TBC
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
James was educated at Monmouth School, another of the Haberdasher Company schools. He read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham and Theology at the University of Leeds and King’s College, London. He was ordained in the Church in Wales before becoming Chaplain to Harrow School in 1989 teaching both Chemistry and Religious Studies; since 2015 he has combined that role with being Vicar of St Mary’s Harrow on the Hill.
He has chaired the Haberdashers Company Charities Committee and he has been a governor at Adams, Newport and the “old” Hatcham Federation before it became HATS.
Outside the Company, he has chaired the School Chaplains’ Conference and the Harrow Club W10 which played a major role in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster. He has served as School Governor at St John’s Church of England Primary School, Stanmore and at Edge Grove Prep School in Hertfordshire where he chaired the Education Committee.
Interests include art, theatre, riding (occasionally) and walking in the Welsh and Irish mountains.
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Cassandra BuchananCo-opted Local Governor
Cassandra Buchanan
Type of Governor
Co-opted Local Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2019
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Cassie has been teaching for over 18 years and is the headteacher of Charles Dickens Primary School and Nursery, an outstanding school and nursery in Central London. Cassie also leads the London South Teaching School Alliance, a large and very successful alliance working with over 85 schools across South London and beyond. The LSTSA specialises in leadership development , school peer review and research linked to teaching and learning including inclusion, teacher workload, effective use of pupil premium and mental health.
Cassie was an Ofsted inspector for many years, inspecting nurseries and primary schools with specialism in leadership and management, English, maths, Early Years and curriculum.
She now focuses her time on supporting system-wide evidence-based improvements including accountability frameworks. Cassie continues to work as a pupil premium reviewer and school improvement partner, supporting schools both nationally and abroad. She sits on several of the DFE advisory groups including teacher workload and she is a member of the Southwark Health and Wellbeing Board.
Before she entered the teaching profession, Cassie worked for Deloitte and Touche as an auditor following a degree in PPE from Christ Church, Oxford University.
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Fiona HurstCo-opted Local Governor
Fiona Hurst
Type of Governor
Co-opted Local Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2019
Term of office
3 years, appointed to serve second term on 01/01/2022
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Fiona is the Senior Design Director for Forpeople Ltd, an International Design Consultants based in London. She is Head of Vision and Strategy and responsible for bringing creative vision to a wide range of projects including design philosophy, brand experience, spatial, experiential, product and furniture design.Key clients include Intercontinental Hotel Group, Cunard, British Airways & The Body Shop. Fiona has previously worked for Ford Motor Company, Land Rover and Studio Monogram and has been a visiting design lecturer at numerous colleges at BA and MA level including Royal College of Art, Central St Martins, London. Fiona's voluntary work includes establishing and running weekly craft workshops at Cathedral Primary School, being a Sunday school teacher at Southwark Cathedral and local fund raising, London SE1. She is a mother of two and lives in London.
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Hugh GammellCo-opted Local Governor
Hugh Gammell
Type of Governor
Co-opted Local Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2019
Term of office
3 years, appointed to serve second term on 01/01/2022
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Hugh Gammell spent most of his career at Charterhouse, an independent school in Godalming, Surrey. There he taught History, and was Head of Department, Housemaster and Admissions Registrar. He had responsibility at various times for teaching and learning, the welfare and performance of students under his pastoral care and school administration.
Since retirement in 2016, he has engaged in extensive voluntary work, with Citizens Advice, the Mark Evison Foundation and as a Governor of St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School in Guildford, where he has special responsibility for safeguarding.
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Mike StevensonElected Parent Governor
Mike Stevenson
Type of Governor
Elected Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2019
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Mike holds a senior management role in financial technology consulting, having worked in the industry for two decades. He holds four academic degrees, including undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and History, and an MBA.
He has lived in Southwark for nearly twenty years, and is married with two school-age children.
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Paola WilsonCo-opted Local Governor
Paola Wilson
Type of Governor
Co-opted Local Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2019
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Paola Wilson campaigned for the successful opening of Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy. From 1995 to 2010 she worked as a barrister, specialising principally in criminal and human rights public law. She liaises on a voluntary basis with parents and carers on local issues pertaining to community and youth projects.
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Anna SaidElected Parent Governor
Anna Said
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Jordan OjediranCo-opted Governor
Jordan Ojediran
Type of GovernorCo-opted Local Governor
Committee Membership
Borough Academy Local Board
Appointment Start Date
05/04/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Jordan is currently pursuing a BSc in Economics at the University of Kent, scheduled to complete his degree in July 2023. He has gained experience through internships at Investment Banking firms including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Rothschild & Co. Jordan attended Crayford Academy from Year 7 to Year 11 and is currently a member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers'.
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Crayford Primary Local Governing Board
Governors of the Crayford Primary Local Board (ID 1222)
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Clare FreemanCo-opted Governor
Clare Freeman
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
I am the Assistant Head and Inclusion Lead at Lessness Heath Primary School, in Belvedere and have worked at Lessness Heath School since 2001, joining the school as a NQT. During my career, I have taught in all Key Stages, led Maths and Science across the school and held the post of Leading Literacy teacher, for the borough of Bexley.
I have been leading Inclusion at Lessness Heath for the last six years and during this time achieved my NASENCO and NPQSL qualifications. I am passionate about Inclusion and achieving the highest standards for all children in my care, and this has been recognised with Lessness Heath achieving and retaining Centre of Excellence status for Inclusion, awarded by the Inclusion Quality Mark.
I am also the Inclusion and Mental Health Associate for the Primary First Trust academy of schools.
It is a real privilege to be asked to sit on this Local Governing Board and I am excited to have the opportunity to work supportively with the school to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for all the children.
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Jon GodwinCo-opted Governor
Jon Godwin
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Jon has 20+ years experience in Leadership Development, HR Strategies, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion.
Jon has worked with a variety of organisations in the Private and Public sector, including the Home Office, HBOS, Royal Mail Group, FCA and currently as a HR Business Partner for the House of Commons. He works with other professionals in consultancy and coaching as an Associate to develop Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
Jon has been actively coaching executives and leaders over 15 years, following an accrexditation programme with Lane4, and is a practitioner in various psychometric and strength-based diagnostics, including Facet 5, MBTI, OPQ, Strength Scope and the Holgan Trilogy. Jon launched a reverse mentoring programme at the FCA which was used as a case study by BITC.
A CIPD Chartered Member for over 20 years, Jon has used his experience to mentor young people and CEOs in the 'Heart of The City' mentoring scheme.
Jon is married and lives between South East London and Dorset.
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Jemma ShanksCo-opted Governor
Jemma Shanks
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Jemma is a financial services lawyer, specialising in Disputes and Investigations for TLT LLP. Jemma primarily works with financial institutions in relation to complex disputes and contentious regulatory matters. Jemma has also worked in the public sector for the FCA, where she collaborated with other professionals to pursue enforcement actions against firms and individuals involving financial crime.
Jemma studied History at the University of York, She worked at Harrow Schools Admissions department for 2 years, before undertaking her law conversion course and training contract, qualifying as a solicitor in 2012.
Jemma lives in South-east London with her husband and 3 children.
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Oliver NorgroveCo-opted Governor
Oliver Norgrove
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/03/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Oliver was previously a Governor at Haberdashers' Knights Academy. He has spent the last 6 years working for Vanguard Asset Management in a variety of Strategy and Finance roles in both Philadelphia and London. He is a CFA Charterholder and is currently studying full-time for an MBA at the London Business School, he expects to return to Vanguard on completion of this degree.
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Caroline ReganCo-Opted Governor
Caroline Regan
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
16/01/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Caroline has extensive experience in Human Resources, having worked in a range of public sector organisations, including the civil service, local authority, higher education and the NHS. Her most recent role was as Head of HR for Public Health England (PHE) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Caroline lives in Sidcup with her husband. She enjoys walking, going to the cinema and theatre and spending time with their five children and one grandchild.
Caroline graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA (Hons) in History and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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Clive LewisElected Parent Governor
Clive Lewis
Type of Governor
Elected Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
TBC
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Some of you will know me through my work with the PA or as a DBS checked volunteer at the school. For those who don't, i'm proud to say my daughter attends Haberdashers Crayford Primary and believe the school is the heart of our community.
As a father, I’m passionate about inclusive education for children with disabilities and that all children have unlimited potential. I am also a volunteer with the Guides Association and Beams children's charity. Professionally I have worked for over 25 years in customer relations, complaints management / resolution as well as sales and marketing management.
In my role as a governor I will strive to be a conduit between all parents and the school. Representing our views on our children’s education and the daily running of the school.
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Dammy ShowoleCo-opted Governor
Dammy Showole
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
12th June 2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Dammy is an experienced financial professional with many years of experience in the financial services industry. She is passionate about helping people grow and unlocking their potential. At her organisation, Dammy sits on the race advisory panel, mentors junior colleagues and is a graduate assessor. 
Dammy studied Business Management Accounting at Brunel University London, where she also worked as a student ambassador, encouraging young people to go to university. 
Dammy lives in Greenwich, South London, where she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports and keeping fit. 
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Vanessa BinghamElected Parent Governor
Vanessa Bingham
Type of GovernorElected Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
12th June 2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
I'm Vanessa, a dedicated individual with a background in aerospace engineering and the railway industry. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of quality education and support. With expertise in leadership and strategy, I bring a unique perspective to the role of governor.
Being a mother has fuelled my passion for education. I advocate for inclusive learning environments and timely support, especially for children with learning difficulties. I am committed to improving resources and support systems for families.
With my experience in aerospace engineering and the railway industry, I offer valuable skills and insights to drive impactful change in education. I believe in equal opportunities for all children and strive to empower families.
As a governor, I aim to create an inclusive education system where every child can thrive academically and emotionally. Through advocacy, I will work towards better resources and support for all children.
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Joshua RosenCo-opted Governor- Chair
Joshua Rosen
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor - Chair
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
1st January 2019
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Joshua Rosen is a Liveryman of the Haberdashers’ Company and became a governor at Haberdashers’ Borough Academy in January 2019, before being appointed Chair at Haberdashers’ Crayford Primary in September 2023.
Joshua is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Dreamore Ltd, having joined the firm in 2020. Prior to this, Joshua worked at specialist insurance investment manager Twelve Capital and Lehman Brothers investment bank in London.
Joshua is a CFA charterholder and member of the CFA institute. He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Bristol and was educated at Haberdashers’ Boys’ School in Elstree. Joshua lives in London and is married with two young children.
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Sam FreemanCo-opted Governor
Sam Freeman
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
12th June 2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Sam is a doctor who will shortly be starting his final year of training to become a GP. He has experience working in a variety of specialties including paediatrics, neonatology, sexual health and psychiatry, and has a good understanding of safeguarding issues, as well as other issues affecting children and young people. Sam also undertakes work at his local hospice.In addition to his clinical work, Sam works for the IT department at a large acute hospital trust, working on strategy and clinical engagement to help modernise the trust’s IT systems and create an integrated IT system with minimal reliance on paper documents. He has completed a PGCert in Medical Education and has designed and taught modules for medical students in Brighton.
Sam was educated at Haberdashers’ Boys’ School in Elstree and UCL, and lives with his wife in Brighton.
Crayford Academy Local Governing Board
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Emma BryanChair
Emma Bryan
Type of Governor
Chair
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB, Trust Board, Finance Committee and Audit & Risk
Appointment Start Date
17/01/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
After a 30 year career in the Financial sector encompassing Gloabl and European senior leadership positions at Barclays, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley, Emma is now focused on a small portfolio of company directorships and charitable/voluntary positions.
In addition to her role as Chair of the Crayford Academy LGB, Emma is a school governor within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and a local magistrate. She combines these local interests with her role as Chair of a Sport for Change charity operating in Malawi.
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Laurence ThackwrayCo-opted Governor
Laurence Thackwray
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
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Linda WakeElected Parent Governor
Linda Wake
Type of Governor
Elected parent governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
A qualified Accountant and currently Chief Financial Officer and Board Director of a global research business, Linda has lived in the Crayford area for over 40 years. She is passionate that local children have access to excellent education and opportunities to achieve the best they can, and has experience in leading and supporting leadership teams to achieve their strategic objectives, including improving performance of employees, effectively managing budgets, improving communications as well as being responsible for Risk and Compliance globally.
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John FernauNominated Director
John Fernau
Type of Governor
Nominated Director
Committee Membership
Trust Board, Finance Committee and Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
23/03/2016
Term of office
4 years, appointed to serve second term on 11/03/2020
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
John is a senior leader with extensive experience of public procurement and major sporting events.
John started his career in international development procurement before becoming a management consultant advising on procurement in local and central government. Whilst a consultant, John began working at the Olympic Delivery Authority and in 2009 he became the Head of Procurement. John led the delivery of a huge range of procurements including on and off park construction, park wide logistics and security, transport, security and other corporate professional services.
After the Games in 2012, John became the Commercial Director of the Home Office. Whilst there, John was also a Non-Executive Director of the Government Procurement Service where he focused on driving the organisation to strengthen its customer service. In 2014 John left the Home Office to found Fernau Solutions, a consultancy which helps small and medium sized companies to understand government and successfully navigate public sector procurement.
John is a Liveryman of the Haberdashers Company and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
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Ruya PancarCo-opted Governor
Ruya Pancar
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Ruya is a Solicitor Apprentice at Mischon de Reya LLP and currently works within the Corporate department, with prior experience in IP. Ruya was a student at Crayford Academy from Year 9 through to Sixth Form where she was Head Girl, and continued her relationship with the schools through becoming an Apprentice to the Haberdashers' Company.
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Karen CarterCo-opted Governor
Karen Carter
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Karen has been actively working in the public sector since the age of 16, attaining a 10-year position as Disciplinary Manager at John Lewis.
She now holds dual roles of Safeguarding Officer for St Paulinus Church, alongside Parochial Church Councillor, here in Crayford. Through these roles, Karen has acquired positive and productive knowledge with experience in holding workshops and lectures for all age groups and vulnerabilities.
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Kathryn BellCo-Opted Governor
Kathryn Bell
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
02/01/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
I am a passionate educator with extensive experience in the State and Independent sector, including schools with a significant number of SEND pupils. I graduated from Exeter University with a BSc Hons in Biology and Geography before completing my PGCE. I have taught for more than thirty years in boarding and day, single sex and co-educational, independent and state-maintained schools. I understand the unique issues and priorities facing Heads, having myself been Head of two all-through schools, in Sussex and Yorkshire. I am particularly keen on celebrating women as educators, as the first female Head of a large co-educational boarding school.
As a former member of the Society of Heads’ Committee and a member of the GSA Education Committee, I am passionate about creating a community of leading educators, particularly given the challenging times ahead. As a keen musician and former county sportswoman, I believe in providing holistic environments for development.
I am particularly focused on equal access. As a former consulting Head at a school for children with extreme needs, both socially and behaviourally, I am well placed to advise on accessibility and equal access in them in community. Following my retirement, I have pursued a career in educational consulting, in the UK and internationally, most recently at a School in the Netherlands. I have also dedicated considerable time to being a Governor, Chair of the Education Committee, and most recently Chair of Governors at a school in Sussex. Having served the maximum time possible, I have now stepped down and am ready for a new venture at Crayford Academy.
I was once told that being a Head is a very lonely job. I do not believe that it needs to be this way. Using my thirty plus years of experience in the education sector, I am delighted that as a member of the Governing Body, I will have the opportunity to work with the Head, the Senior Management Team and fellow Governors to ensure that we discover creative, intelligent and innovative ways forward thus ensuring that Crayford Academy is the number one choice of schools in the area.
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David ChattCo-opted Governor
David Chatt
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Crayford Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
28/02/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
For most of my career ( 35 years ) I have worked in the banking sector for Coutts Bank, Barclays Bank and Trustee Savings Bank. I have also worked at the Belgium Embassy and currently work in the NHS. I have previous experience as a school governor and look forward to being on the governing board of the school and playing an active role is making every pupil`s school time a happy and rewarding place to learn.
Hatcham Primary Local Governing Body
Governors of the Hatcham Primary Local Governing Board (ID 1205)
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Rahul GokhaleChair
Rahul Gokhale
Type of Governor
Chair
Committee Membership
Hatcham Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Rahul Gokhale is Chair of the Hatcham Primary Local Governing Body. He is a Liveryman of the Haberdashers' Company and previously spent 10 years as a governor of both the Haberdashers' Aske's Boys and Girls Schools, in Elstree. He runs a plumbing products distributor and is based in North London.
His previous career was spent with the management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton (now PwC Strategy), where he focused on strategy and business operations projects for large corporations. He holds a double degree in Manufacturing, Engineering & Commerce from the University of Birmingham and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Rahul is a board member of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, the Park Royal Business Group and the Brent Business Board. In his spare time, he is a long-suffering season ticket holder at Tottenham Hotspur and enjoys travelling to far-flung destinations with his wife and two daughters.
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Alice ChenCo-opted Governor
Alice Chen
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Director of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Alice was Head Girl at Hatcham College in 2009, and has been an active member in giving back to the Federation ever since. She has acted as mentor to current students for Academy Awards for numerous years, as well as participating in and attending careers evening & Deputation Days for the various schools across the country that form part of the Haberdasher's Company.
Alice is currently a Freeman of the Haberdashers' Company.
Alice currently works as an Associate Director Sales Trader, for Lloyds Banking Group, where she specialises in foreign exchange & rates products for instituional clients. She holds a Masters Degree in Mathematics from Bristol University, and offers a depth of knowledge and experience in Finance & Risk Management.
Alice is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
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Janine La RosaElected Parent Governor
Janine La Rosa
Type of Governor
Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Director of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Janine is a Parent Governor at Hatcham Temple Grove, with a son who also attends the school.
She is the Head of Equality and Inclusion London, for NHS England and NHS Improvement, providing proactive leadership, expertise and direction for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) activity across the region.
As an EDI expert, Janine has led culture transformation programmes across large and complex public, private and third sector organisations.
Before moving into EDI, Janine was a Management Consultant and Programme Manager, working ni the UK and overseas, delivering multi-million pound infrastructure and transformation programmes.
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Saskia GoldmanCo-opted Governor
Saskia Goldman
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Director of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Saskia Goldman lives in Lewisham and is the Safeguarding Link Governor for Hatcham Primary. Saskia works for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, in climate change and development, and has worked in local government and the charity sector, delivering services for vulnerable groups.
Saskia has been a safeguarding lead for services and is currently a Safeguarding Champion and trainer within her current role.
When not at work, Saskia volunteers for homelessness charities and enjoys walking her rescue dog, Merlin, in south London's beautiful green spaces.
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Michael TirrellCo-opted Governor
Michael Tirrell
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Michael is a Headteacher at a primary school in Bromley. His particular interests are in curriculum development and working with teachers to develop pedagogical approaches that will enable all children to thrive.
Michael has held teaching positions in a number of schools across Lewisham and Southwark and has a range of experiences from these roles. In addtion to his rteaching role, Michael also held the position of 'Curriculum Lead for Mathematics' and as part of this, supported teacheers and leaders across the 18 schools in his academy trust, to develop their approach to the subject.
Michael holds a Bsc (Hons) in Medical Microbiology, an MA in International Business Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Prior to teaching, Michael worked in the field of public relations and communications. He had roles within multi-national communications consultancies, where he advised large corporations, and worked in the not-for-profit sector supporting teams across Africa and Asia to expand access to medical services to those most in need.
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Ediz SuleymanCo-Opted Governor
Ediz Suleyman
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
TBC
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Ediz has worked as a teacher of music at School 21 since 2019, an all through 4-18 school in Stratford, Newham. After studying music at London College of Music, UWL, Ediz developed a deep interest in education and on completion of his degree began a PGCE at the Institute of Education, UCL. Since then he has further explored education through his current role and his connection with the Haberdashers’ Company, which he joined after having attended a Haberdashers’ school himself, Knights Academy. Ediz is passionate about how education can better support our young people in developing agency, and provide them with opportunities to use it in an authentic and meaningful way.
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Imogen ViningCo-opted Governor
Imogen Vining
To be updated once onboarding complete.
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Natasha IsaacCo-opted Governor
Natasha Isaac
To be updated once onboarding complete.
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Gareth ThomasCo-opted Governor
Gareth Thomas
To be updated once onboarding complete.
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Father Grant Bolton-DebbegeCo-opted Governor
Father Grant Bolton-Debbege
To be updated once onboarding complete.
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Valerie AdemisoyeElected Parent Governor
Valerie Ademisoye
To be updated once onboarding complete.
Hatcham Free School Local Governing Board
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Jean TaylorCo-opted Director
Jean Taylor
Type of Governor
Chair Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGBC
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Jean Taylor is a public policy researcher and consultant by background. More recently, she has worked in local government in roles leading strategy and policy development, with an emphasis on equalities. Previous voluntary roles include: acting as a volunteer mentor at Feltham Young Offenders Institution; as a volunteer tutor for children from disadvantaged backgrounds; and, as a ambassador for the Oxford University Target Schools Scheme. Jean has two daughters at Hatcham Free School.
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Simone Ross-RobinsonElected Parent Governor
Simone Ross-Robinson
Type of Governor
Elected Parent
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGBC
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Simone grew up in South London, Brockley and has a strong connections with the local area. She has 15 years' experience working with Children and Young People, and currently works in secondary education working with SENCO. Simone has a BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Work (Social Science) and an MA in Applied Theatre. Simone has used her skills from both disciplines to promote children and young people's emotional intelligence, using drama as a catalyst to support their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Simone has a strong community link and has worked for local non-profit organisations and charities, and continues to be an advocate for education and community cohesion.
Simone also has a keen passion for performing arts. She has worked with the BBC, Pink Floyd and Oxford University Press. Simone continued acting into her late teens and qualified as a professional actor, gaining equity status. She remains a valuable member of the Actors Union and revisits her love for acting from time to time, working with local playwrights and actors.
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Clare CheesemanCo-opted Governor
Clare Cheeseman
Type of Governor
Co-opted
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGBC
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Clare is a public and regulatory lawyer at the Financial Reporting Council. Prior to that she worked as a government lawyer at the Department for Education, where she advised on intervention into struggling academy trusts and, before that, on general further education matters, including governance, insolvency regimes and restructuring for FE colleges. Clare started her career at a City law firm having graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English and French. Clare grew up in Blackheath and still lives locally in Peckham. She has two young children.
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Stephen O'GradyCo-opted Governor
Stephen O'Grady
Type of Governor
Co-opted
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Stephen is an Australian and English qualified lawyer, who has practised in City firms since moving to London in 2014. He has specialised in restructuring & insolvency for over 10 years, advising business and their boards (amongst other stakeholders), in their most critical of financial circumstances, with a particular focus on the technology sector.
He has previously volunteered for many years in Australia with the Red Cross Night Cafe (a youth drop-in centre) and for various community legal centres, providing pro bono legal advice.
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Monique BertrandCo-opted Governor
Monique Bertrand
Type of Governor
Co-opted
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Monique Bertrand joins us as a governor and is also an Assistant Director of Education and Learning for a south London borough. She is driven by a passion to provide equality of opportunity for all young people. As an individual whose own life has been enriched by education despite the challenges presented when growing up and living in inner-city London, she passionately believes that education and social care must be delivered to the highest standard to enrich and change lives for the better. This philosophy has enabled her to break down barriers and enable students in her care, to achieve strong outcomes, have choices and go on to access top universities and pathways in the country.
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Charlotte MackechnieCo-Opted Governor
Charlotte Mackechnie
Type of Governor
Co-opted
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/12/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Charlotte Mackechnie works for a Teaching School Hub as a Senior Lead for Teacher Development and Specialist Leader of Education for English, Phonics and Leadership of CPD.
Prior to that, she held a strategic leadership role across a multi-academy trust, as well as working as a class teacher in an inner London primary academy.
Charlotte is driven by a passion for teaching and learning and is currently reading for a Master's in Applied Linguistics and Communication at Birkbeck, University of London and has been awarded the NPQSL, an MA in Education Practice and a BA (Hons) in Primary Teaching.
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Adam WillisCo-Opted Governor
Adam Willis
Type of Governor
Co-opted
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association
Adam Wills worked for the Civil Service in a variety of roles for around 4 and a half years, including at the Department for Education, where he helped to understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic was having on children and set-up a strategic data transformation programme across the department. He has recently joined the Children’s Services division in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
He is passionate about providing all children with the best possible start in life and with the opportunity to succeed.
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Andy BarlowCo-opted Governor - Chair
Andy Barlow
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham Free School
Appointment Start Date
11th May 2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
I have been married to Kim for 44 years and our two children completed their secondary education at Hatcham College (HAHC). Our daughter has gone on to be Assistant Head and teaches Science for Middle School and Biology, Chemistry and the International Baccalaureate to Upper School and Sixth Form; our son completed an apprenticeship and has progressed to hold an engineering management post at a security and alarms company.
I retired in April 2020. My post at that time was General Manager for a large construction and facilities company looking after building maintenance and services. Areas I covered were M&E services, security, cleaning, catering, and projects, along with the management accounts, HR and personnel issues that managing a large and disparate workforce brings, along with dealing with client interfaces.
I became a parent governor at Hatcham College in 1998 while our children were both attending HAHC and, following my work with the school, I was nominated to become a Freeman of the Haberdashers’ Company in the early 2000’s. I was asked to assist with what was then Malory school. I shadowed the chair to their Governors so that I could learn the workings of the school, in advance of the school changing it’s name to Knights Academy. When it formerly became part of the Federation I took over as Chair of the local governing body (LGB). Later, when Crayford Academy was taken into the Federation, I moved over and was Chair of Governors for their LGB until I retired in 2019, following 20 years of being a governor involved in seeing the Federation grow to included primary phases becoming, what was when I left, three all-through schools.
Following my time as a Freeman, I was invited to become a Liveryman at the Haberdashers’ Company in 2009. I like to be active within the Company and attend Deputation Days at schools, and recently was very pleased to attend the Deputation for the Parish of All Saints in New Cross.
I currently work with Sharon Oliver Consultancy hearing independent appeals for school admissions. This is on an ‘as required’ basis and covers several different schools across London and the South East
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Miranda OforiCo-opted Governor
Miranda Ofori
To be updated once onboarding complete.
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Robert BatesCo-opted Governor
Robert Bates
To be updated once onboarding complete.
Hatcham College Local Governing Board
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Sarah MitchellCo-opted Governor
Sarah Mitchell
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor Committee Membership
Hatcham College LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Sarah is a Headteacher of a Primary Academy in Bromley, having previously led a successful school in Croydon. She is also part of the senior STEP Academy Trust team, focusing on Inclusion across the organisation. Sarah has dedicated her career to providing the best quality education for all children, and is passionate about ensuring equity of opportunity for all.
Sarah also works as a Development Partner at the Princes' Teaching Institute, an organisation devoted to supporting the professional development of teachers through high quality CPD and training. Before becoming a teacher, Sarah studied Archaeology at the University of Liverpool and has since worked in New York and London.
Sarah is currently studying for a MBA in Educational Leadership. When not working or studying, you can usually find her in the yoga studio.
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Taschan AnthrobusCo-opted Governor
Taschan Anthrobus
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Hatcham College LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Taschan has over 10 year's experience working in the Education, Training and Employment sector, currently as a Progressions Co-ordinator for a leading charity, supporting young people from disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds with career pathways. She creates new partnership programmes to address diversifying the workforce in corporate industries and to address equality of opportunity.
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James RichardsonCo-opted Governor
James Richardson
To be completed.
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Darren PearceCo-opted Governor
Darren Pearce
To be completed.
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Keric MorrisCo-opted Governor (LGB Chair)
Keric Morris
Keric is currently the global sustainability strategy leader for IBM, supporting businesses to develop and deliver their approaches to a just transition. He has been working in the sustainability space for the last 15 years – covering areas from the Energy Transition to sustainable fashion. Prior to that Keric worked for Pearson Education developing interactive education tools for KS 1 & 2 and setting up Adult Education businesses. He also set up Nick Jr. UK while working for MTV Networks.
Keric has worked extensively in the not for profit space, including working as the deputy expedition leader on a Raleigh International Expedition to Belize focused on building new schools and determining the damage being done to the environment from commercial farming, working for Technoserve in Mozambique supporting development of the textile industry in the country and as a board member for the Eden Project – focusing on the development of new Eden project (physical and virtual) building on what has been developed at the Cornwall site
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Nicholas BirchElected Parent Governor
Nicholas Birch
Having worked for 15 years as a journalist, based most of the time in Turkey, I returned to the UK and retrained as a teacher. I’ve taught languages in south London schools for the past seven years.
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Sarah WrightCo-opted Governor
Sarah Wright
To be updated once onboarding complete.
Knights Primary Local Governing Board
Governors of the Knights Primary Local Board (ID 1223)
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Simon MastersonChair
Simon Masterson
Type of Governor
Chair
Committee Membership
Knights Primary LGB, Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Simon is a community governor who lives locally. He has been a civil servant for over 10 years, with the vast majority of that spent in the Department of Education where he has worked on a variety of policies related to schools. His current post is in the Ministry of Justice where he is the Head of Prison Education Policy. Simon has a long-held interest in education and young people, having chaired a charity at university aimed at improving outcomes for young people from the inner-city. He has previously been a governor of a maintained primary school in North London and has been a mentor to a young man through the 'Friendship works' charity for over 10 years.
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Ben BryantCo-opted Governor
Ben Bryant
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Ben is a Director of Isos Partnership, an independent research and advisory organisation that specialises in supporting the development and delivery of education, inclusion and children's services. He began his career in the voluntary sector, and spent five years as a civil servant in the Department for Education, before joining the Isos Partnership. Ben has previously been a governor at two primary schools in East London, and the Director of a small multi-academy trust, with two hubs in East London and Suffolk.
Ben was one of the founding trustees of the charity Crossworld, which uses football to support and empower young people from refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds to build fulfilling and productive lives in the UK.
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Natalie WilsonCo-opted Governor
Natalie Wilson
Type of Governor
Co-opted governor
Committee Membership
Knights Primary LGB, Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
10/05/2018, appointed to serve second term on
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Natalie Wilson has been a qualified social worker for 20 years and has worked across most areas, from children and families up to management level and is currently self-employed working as an independent social worker. Natalie has always had a passion for providing children with the best opportunities to develop and reach their full potential particularly those who are more vulnerable. Natalie also has experience of school life through working closely with schools as a social worker, voluntarily at her children's school and in running a wildlife club at another school. She has also worked as a children's and youth worker at her church for over 20 years. Natalie has three children of her own and is delighted to be able to offer her support to Knights Academy as a Haberdashers governor. In her spare time Natalie also has a keen interest in fitness and outdoor activities.
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Seamus GibbonsCo-opted Governor
Seamus Gibbons
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Seamus is an experienced school Principal of two London primary school. with a strong history of working in education. His achievements include leading a school to Ofsted rating 'Outstanding', and being awarded 'Leader of the Year', for his MAT.
Seamus is also the Lead for the primary teacher training provision for the country's largest MAT. He holds an MA (Distinction) in Effective Learning from the UCL Institute of Education and has also completed the National Qualification in Executive Leadership (NPQEL).
He mentors new headteachers and has supported numerous schools in challenging contexts. Seamus is also a member of the DfE's Headteacher Reference Group.
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Simon LoughCo-opted Governor
Simon Lough
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Primary LGB, Knights Academy LGB, Trust Board and Finance Committee
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Simon was educated at Oxford University and then worked for 7 years in Tokyo with the UK merchant bank Kleinwort Benson and a boutique Swiss bank.
He acquired an enduring love of Japan, its food, culture language and people (including most importantly his wife Zahira). He moved back to the UK in the mid-1990s, and worked with his brother who had established a UK wealth management business Heartwood. Simon started the London office, became Chief Executive of Heartwood in 2008, and led its successful acquisition by Handelsbanken, the highly regarded Swedish bank, in 2013. Simon left Heartwood after 20 years in 2016. He is a Non Executive Director of WH Ireland Group PLC.
Simon's community activities are focused on creating a more level playing field for young people. Simon previously served for 10 years as Trustee (and ultimately Deputy Chairman) of Fairbridge, a medium sized charity tackling social exclusion in inner city areas. Fairbridge became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011. Simon is Chair of the youth social action and education charity Envision.
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Stephanie CarrElected Parent Governor
Stephanie Carr
Type of Governor
Elected Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Stephanie has lived in the local area for over twenty years and has one child currently attending Knights Primary. Stephanie works as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant within the local area and is also studying to become a primary teacher.
Stephanie wanted to join the Knights Primary local governing body as she has a good understanding of the education system - not only from a professional perspective - but also from a parents' perspective. Stephanie hopes to gain a better understanding of how the school is run and to make a positive contribution to the governing body by not only working to support the school, but also questioning and challenging decisions which are being made along the way.
Stephanie looks forward in the coming years to working alongside the rest of the governing body to help the school provide a stimulating and supportive environment which enables all children to reach their maximum potential.
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Amy PriceCo-opted Governor
Amy Price
To be updated once onboarding complete.
Knights Academy Local Governing Board
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Simon LoughChair
Simon Lough
Type of Governor
Temple Grove Schools Trust Director
Committee Membership
Chair of the Knights Academy LGB, Member of the Trust Board, Finance Committee and the Knights Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
26/06/2018, reappointed to serve second term on 15/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Simon was educated at Oxford University and then worked for 7 years in Tokyo with the UK merchant bank Kleinwort Benson and a boutique Swiss bank.
He acquired an enduring love of Japan, its food, culture language and people (including most importantly his wife Zahira). He moved back to the UK in the mid-1990s, and worked with his brother who had established a UK wealth management business Heartwood. Simon started the London office, became Chief Executive of Heartwood in 2008, and led its successful acquisition by Handelsbanken, the highly regarded Swedish bank, in 2013. Simon left Heartwood after 20 years in 2016. He is a Non Executive Director of WH Ireland Group PLC.
Simon's community activities are focused on creating a more level playing field for young people. Simon previously served for 10 years as Trustee (and ultimately Deputy Chairman) of Fairbridge, a medium sized charity tackling social exclusion in inner city areas. Fairbridge became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011. Simon is Chair of the youth social action and education charity Envision.
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Natalie WilsonCo-opted Local Governor
Natalie Wilson
Type of Governor
Co-opted governor
Committee Membership
Knights Academy LGB, Knights Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
19/11/2013, reappointed to serve second term 03/10/2017
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Natalie Wilson has been a qualified social worker for 20 years and has worked across most areas, from children and families up to management level and is currently self-employed working as an independent social worker. Natalie has always had a passion for providing children with the best opportunities to develop and reach their full potential particularly those who are more vulnerable. Natalie also has experience of school life through working closely with schools as a social worker, voluntarily at her children's school and in running a wildlife club at another school. She has also worked as a children's and youth worker at her church for over 20 years. Natalie has three children of her own and is delighted to be able to offer her support to Knights Academy as a Haberdashers governor. In her spare time Natalie also has a keen interest in fitness and outdoor activities.
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Louis PowellCo-opted Local Governor
Louis Powell
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
26/06/2018
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Since 2014, Louis has worked at Google where he helps UK businesses make the most of emerging mobile technology. Prior to Google he worked at Unilever in both IT consulting and in Marketing where he launched new products, apps, and websites.
He has worked in China, the US, Spain and Germany and now resides in London.
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Frank AnsahElected Parent Governor
Frank Ansah
Type of Governor
Elected Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Frank is currently a practicising solicitor, specialising in Family Law. He was born in Ghana, where he completed his sixth form education studying Physics, Chemistry and Biology, before moving to the United Kingdom.
Frank attended Bromley College, where he studied law to become an Institute of Legal Executive. He then attended Holborn College under the University of London Programme, and completed a Diploma in Law. He then attended the University of Wales, where he achieved his LLB, and then went on to the University of Kingston, where he completed a Master's programme in Law.
Frank then attended the University of Law (College of Law), where he undertook a Legal Practice course, and also completed a Master's in Business.
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Isabel EvansCo-opted Governor
Isabel Evans
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/09/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Articles of Association.
Isabel is currently Head of Higher Education Provider Funding at the Department of Education. She has been a Civil Servant for over seven years, working at the DfE and the Cabinet Office. Previous experience includes working in the Private Office of the Minister for Children & Families, developing policy on selective schools, creating a gender equality strategy at the Government Equalities Office, and volunteering with a range of tutoring programmes.
She lives locally with her family.
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Ade AdetosoyeNominated Director
Ade Adetosoye
Type of Governor
Nominated Director Committee Membership
Member of the Trust Board, Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
01/01/2021 Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Ade is the Chief Executive Officer of Bromley Council. Prior to joining Bromley Council in January 2017, Ade worked in several senior positions and transformed services in both the City of London and Lambeth Council.
Ade was awarded an OBE in 2013, by Her Majesty the Queen, for his contribution to public services. In 2019, Ade was part of the team charged by the Charity Commission to review the safeguarding arrangements of Oxfam.
Ade is a Trustee of Coram, the United Kingdom's first ever charity dedicated to supporting adoption of children. He is also a Freeman of the City of London, a unique and historical title that dates back to 1237, as well as being a Freeman of the Haberdashers' Company, an ancient merchant guild.
As a recognised leader in his field, Ade was identified as one of the 100 most influential business leaders in the United Kingdom in 2019.
Ade is an Alumni of University of Cambridge, Brunel University, University of Hull and University of Llorin.
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Merlinda HarryElected Parent Governor
Merlinda Harry
Type of Governor
Elected Parent Governor Committee Membership
Knights Academy LGB
Appointment Start Date
16/06/2022 Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Merlinda is originally from St Lucia, however she has lived and worked in Canada and the Dominican Republic, before settling in the UK.
Merlinda has a son who attends Knights Academy, and he is her motivational force for wanting to give back in a way that is meaningful and matters. Merlinda strongly believes in giving young people the tools to enable them to be the best version of themselves, and see's her role on the Knights Academy LGB as an opportunity to support these children and young people as they navigate through life.
Merlinda enjoys travelling, completing jigsaw puzzles and watching movies in her spare time.
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Errord JarrettCo-opted Governor
Errord Jarrett
To be added once onboarding complete.
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Jack HamptonCo-opted Governor
Jack Hampton
To be added once onboarding complete.
Slade Green Primary Local Governing Board
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Helen HuttonChair
Helen Hutton
Type of Governor
Chair
Committee Membership
Slade Green Primary LGBC
Appointment Start Date
08/03/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Helen is a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers and currently sits on the Haberdashers' Property and Events Committees.
She was previously a governor of the Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools.
Helen is a planning and environmental solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys and works in the London and Cheltenham offices. Helen read Classics at Oxford University where she also obtained a Full Blue in modern Pentathlon. She was a member of the Junior GB squad for Modern Pentathlon. She now stays moderately fit by cycling, running and climbing mountains, skiing and Scottish reeling!
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Oboshie Torgbor-GidziElected Parent Governor
Oboshie Torgbor-Gidzi
Type of Governor
Elected parent governor
Committee Membership
Slade Green Primary LGB Appointment Start Date
4/11/2019
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Oboshie is Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at J.P. Morgan, a global investment bank. Prior to this, Oboshie worked in private practice and was a Senior Associate in the London office of Appleby and an Associate in the private funds team at Clifford Chance LLP and also DLA Piper LLP. She started her career in the US, working for the boutique New York law firm, Schwartz LLC.
Oboshie is a lawyer, dual qualified in New York and Ghana. She was educated in the US and Ghana and holds a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) in International Finance and Corporate Law from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Ghana.
Oboshie is married with a son and lives in London with her family.
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Pauline TomlinCo-opted Governor
Pauline Tomlin
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Slade Green Temple Grove LGB
Appointment Start Date
26/05/2021
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Pauline currently works for the Department of Works and Pensions and also runs her own luxury travel business. Prior to her current role, Pauline was a Senior Leader in a London secondary school. She acquired over 20 years of teaching experience before retiring from the profession.
Pauline graduated from Greenwich University and holds a Masters in Education from the Open University.
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Evelyn GuestCo-opted Governor
Evelyn Guest
Type of Governor
Co-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Slade Green Primary LGB, Crayford Academy LGBC
Appointment Start Date
14/12/2017, appointed to Slade Green Primary LGB on 04/01/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Evelyn attended secondary school in Lancashire and subsequently studied English Literature at University of Wales, Swansea and was awarded a BA with honours.
Her teaching certificate was also awarded by Swansea University. Her many years as a teacher in various roles were spent in both the maintained and private sector. The last 18 years were enjoyed at City of London Freemen's School in Surrey, latterly as Deputy Head.
Her aim throughout her teaching career has been to enable all pupils to fulfil their potential in a happy and safe environment. As DSL the writing of school policies focused on 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' and monitoring implementation was a key role. Evelyn has always acknowledged the important role of parents. She has as one of her other priorities the welfare of staff.
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Abdoul WaneElected Parent Governor
Abdoul Wane
Type of Governor
Parent Governor
Committee Membership
Slade Green Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
27/04/2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Abdoul was born and raised in Senegal and later moved to France to continue his studies. After completing a Masters degree in Computer Sciences, Abdoul worked in France for 10 years before moving to the UK with his family to pursue an MBA at Warwick Business School.
Abdoul has a keen interest in supporting charities and families, and enjoys cycling, F1 and watching competitive sports at an international level
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Sian EvansCo-opted Governor
Sian Evans
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Slade Green Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
24th November 2022
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Following a few years working in marketing, Sian qualified as a teacher with a PGCE from the Institute of Education in 1992, having gained an honours degree in Combined Arts (English) from Leicester University. She then achieved a Masters in Education from Goldsmiths University in 2016.
Sian has worked in secondary schools in South East London since qualifying and has been with Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South since 2010. She has been Head of English at both Crayford Academy and Knights Academy and was Vice Principal at Crayford Academy from 2014 to 2020. She was Interim Principal at Crayford Academy in 2020.
As Vice Principal, Sian initially held responsibility for Teaching and Learning and then moved to take the Pastoral brief in 2018 becoming Designated Safeguarding Lead and focussing on the welfare of all students.
Sian is currently a School Improvement Consultant for the Trust and is also an independent educational consultant for a number of schools across the South East.
Out of work, Sian is a keen runner, netballer and has recently taken up tap dancing!
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Lesley HollowayCo-opted Governor
Lesley Holloway
Type of GovernorCo-opted Governor
Committee Membership
Slade Green Primary LGB
Appointment Start Date
23rd January 2023
Term of office
4 years
Appointed by
Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association
Lesley currently works at NatWest plc and has over 20 years’ experience in leading teams to deliver positive climate impacts. During her career she has structured and delivered multiple leading climate & environment strategies, policies and goals.
Lesley has always lived in London Borough of Bexley and has also enjoyed roles as a Youth Worker and Resources Manager for a local secondary school.
Lesley graduated from Bath University with a Masters in Responsibility & Business Practice.
In her spare time, she enjoys being with family, friends and her two dogs.
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Joyce AboladeCo-opted Governor
Joyce Abolade
To be added once onboarding has completed.
Members
Our Members are as follows. Their relevant business and pecuniary interests are listed within the Register of Interests document. Members who served in the last 12 months but have resigned are included in the table at the bottom.
Name | Date of appointment |
Date stepped down (If applicable) |
The Haberdashers' Company | 08.10.19 | |
Nicholas Scarles | 02.07.18 | |
Richard Glover | 02.07.18 | |
Simon Lough | 16.12.19 | |
Arabella Gonzalez | 29.09.21 |