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.
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 Governors’ meetings
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Wednesday 19th May 2021
Wednesday 14th July 2021
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Member GovernorLA
Term of Office
5/7/18 -6/7/22
Role
LA / Numeracy / KS2
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Governor LDBS
Term of Office
24/02/20-24/02/24
Role
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Foundation Governor
All Saints’ Ex-Officio
Term of Office
–
Role
Ex-Officio
Term of Office
5/9/19 -6/9/23
Role
Clerk to the Governing Body
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Headteacher
Term of Office
N/A
Role
–
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Foundation Governor
St John’s PCC
Term of Office
16/9/18-17/9/22
Role
Literacy / KS1
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Staff Governor
Term of Office
4/11/18-4/11/22
Role
N/A
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Parent Governor
Term of Office
30/11/18-29/11/22
Role
–
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Parent Governor
Term of Office
1/10/19 -30/9/23
Role
Curriculum
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Foundation Deanery Synod
Term of Office
5/9/19 -5/9/23
Role
Early Years and SEND
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Deanery Synod
Term of Office
15/10/19 -15/10/23
Role
Pay and Personnel
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
ALL SAINTS PCC
Term of Office
26/01/20 -26/01/24
Role
Pay and Personnel
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
St John’s Parish Council
Term of Office
08/10/20 -13/07/2024
Role
EYFS link role
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
LDBS Governor
Term of Office
15/11/20 -15/11/2024
Role
TBC
Governors’ Newsletters
Finance & Buildings
Rev Peter Vannozzi (Chair)
Simon Shimmens
Heidi Swidenbank
Rachel Jones
Stephanie Ajayi
Pay and Personnel
Rev Ali Walton (Chair)
Rev Peter Vannozzi (Vice Chair)
Stephanie Ajayi
Rachel Jones
Matthew Koster-Marcon
Ruth White
Curriculum
Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins (Chair)
Chris Dickson (Acting Chair)
Stephanie Ajayi
Rachel Jones
Clair Couch
Jane Francis
Admissions
Lavinia Pashley
Stephanie Ajayi
Rev Ali Walton
Rachel Jones
Clerk
Tara Rodrigues
Safeguarding
Heidi Swidenbank
Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins
Worship, SIAMS, RE
Rev Ali Walton
Early Years
Clair Couch
Ruth White
Quality of Education/Data
Chris Dickson (Eng, Maths, Sci)
Matthew Koster-Marcon (Foundation)
SEND / Inclusion
Clair Couch
Jane Francis
Wellbeing (Chn & Staff) and Workload (staff)
Matthew Koster-Marcon
Rev Ali Walton
LDBS Extended Relationships
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Physical Environment/Health & Safety
Simon Shimmens
Pupil Premium
Heidi Swidenbank
Staff Dismissal Panel
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Simon Shimmens
Staff Dismissal Appeals Panel
Rev Ali Walton
Stephanie Ajayi
Performance Management Appeals Panel
Stephanie Ajayi
Chris Dickson
Pupil Discipline
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Jane Francis
Leadership Appraisal Group Panel
Stephanie Ajayi
Admissions Appeals
Liaison with local LDBS schools
Complaints Panel
Heidi Swidenbank
Rev Ali Walton
Complaints Appeals
Stephanie Ajayi