Board of Governors
Elizabeth Jackson, Co-opted Governor. Co-opted by the full GB. Term 19.07.18-18.07.22. Pecuniary interests 26.09.18: None
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I am a retired Head teacher and have a strong desire to continue to work with a school such as Gwyn Jones where all have a belief in education in the broadest sense. I believe in providing a wealth of experience and opportunity for all children within a supportive and nurturing environment while equipping them with the skills, confidence and resilience for an ever changing world."
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"I became a local authority governor twenty years ago because, despite at the time not having children, I was convinced of the importance of primary education in determining people's life chances and of the importance of local authorities in raising and maintaining educational standards. This is even truer today and I hope that I continue to make a useful contribution offering more than institutional memory. A former chair of governors and a parent governor at a nearby secondary school, I was a local councillor and have worked for many years as a senior local government officer. My areas of expertise include planning, housing, HR, finance, local authority legislation and designing/building new schools."Nick Cromwell, Co-opted Governor. Co-opted by the full GB. Term 28.11.17-27.11.21. Finance Commitee. Pecuniary interests 02.10.19: None
"I live in the local area and both my children attended Gwyn Jones. I am committed to the school and to the comm
unity. I was first elected as a parent governor and have been on the governing board since 2002 and have seen the school through many changes. I am currently a community governor and chair the Finance and Resources committee as well as being link governor for Health and Safety. I run my own business as a consultant where I coach leaders in organisations. I previously worked in the not-for-profit sector where, amongst other things, I ran a charity for people with drug problems."
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"I was elected as a parent governor in November 2018. I have been an active member of the school community since 2015 when my daughter started in reception, first as a PTSA committee member and, in more recent years, as the chair of the Parent Support group. I have a background in business analysis and project management, but my real passion is the creation of a diverse and inclusive school and community environment for children of all abilities.".png)
"With all four of my children attending Gwyn Jones, I felt it was very important to support the school and community that was giving them such a great environment to learn and develop. I have lived in East London for 18 years and am committed to ensuring that our community services continue to thrive. I started as an Associate Governor and having worked at board level management across a variety of retail companies bring HR, business and operational experience to the governing body. Now co -opted to the full board, I am working in setting up early years nurseries to deliver outstanding childcare across east London."
I have two children in the school, Francis in the Nursery and Laurence in 3M, I believe the relatively early position of both my children in the school would reflect my investment in the role. I am passionate about the school and local community, having attended Gwyn Jones as a child and Leytonstone school as a teenager. My Professional role in education will make me invaluable in supporting the School in its continued journey of inclusion and excellence. I currently work as a Deputy Head in a Secondary School in Tower Hamlets and have been teaching for fifteen years.
Lisa Greenwood, Parent Governor. Term 04.12.2020-03.12.2024. Elected by parents. CCFC committee. Pecuniary interests none
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"I am a recently retired primary school teacher. My roles have included teaching languages in secondary schools, working for the Multicultural Development Service in Waltham Forest and teaching in an international school abroad. I am committed to education that nurtures the whole child and supports their well-being whilst giving a broad range of opportunities – not just academic."The governors at Gwyn Jones work with the headteacher, Mrs Boutalbi, to ensure that Gwyn Jones delivers a good quality education and supportive learning environment. The headteacher is responsible for day-to-day management; the governors set the aims and policies for the school. They have three main roles:
- Setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
The full board of governors meets every half-term. There are also two sub-committees which are able to look at issues in more detail. The board of governors has also appointed link governors to act as the liaison between the board and specific subject/curriculum areas or aspects of the work of the school. To find our more about what the role of a governor is, please click here.
Governor sub-committees
- Nick Cromwell - Committee Chair
- Rik McShane
- Elizabeth Jackson
- Pat Hayes
- Nicola McEwen
- Sian Boutalbi
- Simon Craner
- Sarita Morris - Chair of committee
- Sian Boutalbi
- Elizabeth Jackson
- Deniece Bazuaye
- Lisa Greenwood
- Korina Gerolazou
- Angela Wallace
Minutes of Meetings
Link Governors
The Board of Governors has appointed Link Governors to act as the liaison between the Governing Body and specific subject / curriculum areas or aspect of the work of the school.
The role of a Link Governor is as a source of support to the school and a source of information for the governing body.
Inclusion, SEN and Looked after children and Culture: Sarita Morris
Pupil Premium and Sports Premium: Korina Gerolazou
Attendance & Behaviour: Elizabeth Jackson
Health & Safety: Nick Cromwell
Child Protection and Safeguarding Children: Rik McShane
RE: Pat Hayes
Computing and Maths : Lisa Greenwood
Curriculum (incl. French): Angela Wallace
Early Years and GDPR: Rik McShane
English: Nicola McEwan