Board of Governors
Elizabeth Jackson, Co-opted Governor. Co-opted by the full GB. Term 02.07.22-02.07.26. Pecuniary interests 05.09.23: None
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 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 12.01.22 none
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I have lived at my address in Leytonstone for the past twenty or so years, and I absolutely love this area and the community spirit generated by those who live here. My son currently attends Gwyn Jones and is in Year 4. For the past five years I have been the Head Teacher of a three-form entry primary school in Canning Town. The school has a Resourced Provision for pupils with autism. Prior to that I was Deputy Head Teacher of the school for seven years – and I have worked as a teacher in Newham for the last twenty-three years. I believe that my position of Head Teacher affords me a good insight into all aspects of strategic leadership and I want to use my experience to support Gwyn Jones in whatever ways that I can.
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
- Rik McShane- Committee Chair
- Elizabeth Jackson
- Pat Hayes
- Sian Boutalbi
- Simon Craner
- Simon Bond
- Angela Wallace
- Sarita Morris - Chair of committee
- Sian Boutalbi
- Elizabeth Jackson
- Deniece Bazuaye
- Lisa Greenwood
- Qasim Kamzi
- Adam Bruntlett
Terms of Reference
Full GB Minutes of Meetings 21-22
CCFC Minutes of Meetings 21-22
Resources Minutes of Meetings 21-22
Full GB minutes of meetings 22-23
CCFC minutes of meetings 22-23
Resources minutes of meetings 22-23
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: Simon Bond
- Vulnerable children including Pupil Premium and Sports Premium: Elizabeth Jackson
- Attendance & Behaviour and Rights Respecting: Angela Wallace
- Health & Safety: Pat Hayes
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Children: Rik McShane
- Computing and Maths : Lisa Greenwood
- Early Years: Rik McShane
- English: Sarita Morris
- GDPR & Website: Qasim Kazmi
- ECO: Adam Bruntlett