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 Full Governing
Body Meetings 2021-2022
Wednesday 13th October 2021
Wednesday 8th December 2021
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Wednesday 15th June 2022
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Headteacher
Term of Office
N/A
Role
Appointed by virtue of office (Ex-Officio)
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Local Authority Governor
Term of Office
5/7/18 -6/7/26
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Governor LDBS
Term of Office
24/02/20-24/02/24
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Foundation Governor
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office
16/9/18- 26/02/24
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Staff Governor
Term of Office
4/11/18- 21/11/22
Term of Office
31/05/22 -31/05/26
Role
All Souls Parish Council
Linz is privileged to sit on the governing board as a representative of the All Souls Church PCC.
Linz is a qualified HR professional working in the Civil Service bringing expertise in recruitment and resourcing, business partnering and in driving both large and small HR change projects which she hopes will help add value to the Governor role.
Linz has a heart for Jesus’ Kingdom, hospitality and inclusivity and is grateful to be a parent of a child in the school.
Term of Office
15/11/22 -15/11/26
Role
Parent Governor
Fiona Knower is proud to sit on the governing board as a Parent governor. Fiona currently has two children at the Blue School and is CEO of the British Ballet Organization (bbodance); a role which encompasses many areas including safeguarding, syllabus development, HR and operations. Fiona hopes to use this knowledge to benefit the school community and will bring the perspective of a busy working parent to the role.
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Elected Parent Governor
Term of Office
1/10/19 -30/9/23
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
ALL SAINTS PCC
Term of Office
26/01/20 – 26/01/24
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
St John’s Parish Council
Term of Office
08/10/20 – 13/07/2024
I sit on the Governing Board as a representative of St Johns Church PCC.
My day to day job is as a Marketing Manager and I hope that I can bring some of this work experience to my Governors role.
As a parent and an active member of the Isleworth community, I have a significant interest in the school. I feel blessed to work alongside such a talented team of governors and teachers in order to monitor the school’s progress and performance and ensure that it continues to be an outstanding establishment for our children to learn, develop and thrive in.
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
LDBS Governor
Term of Office
15/11/20 -15/11/2024
Having recently retired, I find that I am not yet ready to ‘put my feet up’…
In terms of my background, my career started as an electrical power engineer within the Civil Service. I then transitioned from public service into Financial Services and the private sector where I have spent the last 30 years, with my family, living and working in the UK, Europe and US, acting as a catalyst for change and business transformation.
My four children have benefited from an international but predominantly faith school education and, in my opinion, the solid foundation laid by a great primary school will serve pupils throughout their lives and be at their very core. Although I have enjoyed many wonderful family years, I sadly did not have time to directly support my children’s schools but, with time now available, I am delighted to have an opportunity to give back. For me school success can be measured by a young person’s confidence, respect and endeavour. When I visited The Blue School recently, I saw polite, confident and happy children – this is a credit to everyone involved.
My hope is that going forward, I can continue to support a positive school ethos and add further value.
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Deanery Synod
Term of Office
29/07/21 – 28/07/25
Appointed by virtue of office (Ex-Officio)
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Deanery Synod
Term of Office
15/10/19 – 14/10/21
I’m a former primary teacher and now run an EdTech company. I’m also an Executive Board member at The British Educational Suppliers Association, leading on EdTech, so have a good knowledge of what’s happening in a wider context which I hope can benefit the school.
Category of Governor and Appointing Body
Foundation Governor
All Saints’ Ex-Officio
Term of Office
Term of Office
5/9/19 -1/7/21
Role
Clerk to the Full Governing Body
Term of Office
5/9/19 -5/9/22
Role
Foundation Deanery Synod
COMMITTEES
Finance & Buildings
Rev Peter Vannozzi (Chair)
Simon Shimmens
Heidi Swidenbank
Rachel Jones
Stephanie Ajayi
Stuart Minster
Pay and Personnel
Heidi Swidenbank (Chair)
Ruth White (Vice Chair)
Stephanie Ajayi
Rachel Jones
Gayle Farrell
Curriculum
Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins (Chair)
Chris Dickson (Acting Chair)
Stephanie Ajayi
Rachel Jones
Clair Couch
Jane Francis
Admissions
Lavinia Pashley
Stephanie Ajayi
Chris Dickson
Gayle Farrell
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Clerk
Steve Laffey
LINK GOVERNORS
Safeguarding
Heidi Swidenbank
Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins
Worship, SIAMS, RE
Gayle Farrell
Early Years
Clair Couch
Ruth White
Quality of Education/Data
Chris Dickson (Eng, Maths, Sci)
Lavinia Pashley-Wilkins (Foundation)
SEND / Inclusion
Clair Couch
Jane Francis
Wellbeing (Chn & Staff) and Workload (staff)
Chris Dickson
LDBS Extended Relationships
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Physical Environment/Health & Safety
Simon Shimmens
Pupil Premium
Heidi Swidenbank
Equality Link
Stephanie Ajayi
PANELS
Staff Dismissal Panel
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Simon Shimmens
Jane Francis
Staff Dismissal Appeals Panel
Stephanie Ajayi
Performance Management Appeals Panel
Stephanie Ajayi
Chris Dickson
Pupil Discipline
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Jane Francis
Leadership Appraisal Group Panel
Stephanie Ajayi
Rev Peter Vannozzi
Heidi Swidenbank
Admissions Appeals
SLA from Richmond
Complaints Panel
Heidi Swidenbank
Complaints Appeals
Stephanie Ajayi