Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Governors

As Chair of Governors I am very proud to be associated with the hardworking staff, both teaching and non-teaching as well as the members of the Governing Body who work extremely hard behind the scenes. With our Head Teacher, Ms Rachel Jones, together we will be striving to build upon the solid foundation we already have to push the school to even greater heights.

Whilst not responsible for the day to day management, our strategic remit means we take a keen interest in all aspects of school life – the welfare of pupils and staff, the curriculum, pupil achievement, Safeguarding, Buildings and Finance.

The Governors meet together each term with much of the work taking place in committees. We receive information from the Director of Education, Hounslow and the London Diocese Board for Schools which seeks to keep us up to date with the ever changing statutory duties of Governors as well as inform us of the different initiatives designed to support and enhance the work that we do. The Head Teacher also reports on all aspects of the school and is supported and challenged by Governors to ensure the ambitions for the school are being fully realised in line with the School Improvement Plan.

The Governors are proud to be part of this thriving school and are committed to working in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the drive and passion for even greater success continues.

Stephanie Ajayi, Chair of Governors

The Blue School is a thriving, outstanding primary school which continues to offer every child the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing Christian environment.

Timetable of Full Governing Body Meetings 2023-2024

Minutes & Attendance

Meet the Governors

Current Governors
Past Governors
  • Clair Couch

    Dave Cokayne

    Fiona Knower

    Heidi Swindenbank

    Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins

    Linsday Nolan – Vice Chair

    Natalie Lonsdale

    Rachel Jones

    Ruth White

    Sheila Matthews

    Simon Shimmens

    Stephanie Ajayi – Chair of Governors

    Stuart Minster

  • Chris Dickson

    Gayle Farrell

    Heidi Swindenbank

    Jane Francis

    Matthew Koster-Marcon

    Rev. Ali Walton

    Rev. Peter Vannozzi

    Tara Rodrigues

Committees & Panels

Committees

Finance & Buildings

Vacant (Chair)
Fiona Knower (Vice-Chair)
Simon Shimmens
Rachel Jones
Stephanie Ajayi
Stuart Minster

Pay and Personnel

Ruth White ( Chair)
Heidi Swindenbank (Vice- Chair)
Lindsay Nolan
Stephanie Ajayi
Rachel Jones
Rev Dave Cokayne

Curriculum

Lindsay Nolan (Chair)
Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins (Vice-Chair)
Natalie Lonsdale
Stephanie Ajayi
Rachel Jones
Clair Couch
Stuart Minster

Clerk

Steve Laffey

Admissions

Lavinia Pashley- Wilkins
Stephanie Ajayi
Rev Dave Cokayne

Link Governors

Safeguarding

Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins
Heidi Swindenbank

Worship, SIAMS, RE

Rev Dave Cokayne
Lindsay Nolan

Early Years

Ruth White
Natalie Lonsdale

Quality of Education/Data

Natalie Lonsdale & Clair Couch (Eng, Maths, Sci) Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins & Stuart Minster (Foundation)

SEND / Inclusion

Clair Couch
Fiona Knower

Wellbeing (Chn & Staff) and Workload (staff)

Rev Dave Cokayne
Clair Couch

LDBS Extended Relationships

Stuart Minster
Stephanie Ajayi

Physical Environment/Health & Safety

Simon Shimmens

Pupil Premium

Heidi Swindenbank
Lindsay Nolan

Equality Link

Stephanie Ajayi
Stuart Minster

Panels

Staff Dismissal Panel

Simon Shimmens

Staff Dismissal Appeals Panel

Stephanie Ajayi
Lindsay Nolan

Performance Management Appeals Panel

Stephanie Ajayi
Rev Dave Cokayne

Pupil Discipline

Stephanie Ajayi

Leadership Appraisal Group Panel

Stephanie Ajayi
Heidi Swindenbank

Admissions Appeals

SLA from Richmond

Complaints Panel

Heidi Swidenbank
Lindsay Nolan

Complaints Appeals

Stephanie Ajayi
Stuart Minster
Ruth White

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