Governance
As part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, the governing body has shared oversight of Rockliffe Manor, Woodhill and Foxfield primary schools. The details of our remit are set by the Trust board and are detailed in its Scheme of Delegation.
As a Governing Body, we are a strong and active cross section of people, with the objectives of providing a strategic view, ensuring accountability, and acting as a critical friend, through support and advice.
By providing an exciting curriculum within a caring and secure environment, we aim to ensure that each child can reach their full potential in every aspect of their development at Woodhill Primary School
The governing body may be contacted via Julie Newman, Governance Administrator for the Trust:
jnewman@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Ed Britton - Chair of Governors
Community governor appointed by governors
Safeguarding Link Governor
Term starts:24/1/2020 Term ends: 23/1/2024
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
I have lived in South East London all my working life. I have enjoyed the great sense of community here and am pleased, by being a governor at the Inspire Partnership Greenwich Hub, to have the opportunity to be able to give something back to the community. I have been a governor at Woodhill since 2016, having previously been on the governing bodies of other local primary and secondary schools.
My own children, three daughters, are past school age now. But the memory of how important their first school was to each of them is still very much with me. I am determined to do all I can to help Woodhill give a great start to all the children that pass through our school.
I had a variety of jobs in the finance sector before stopping work in 2018. It’s great to be able to put my management experience and numeric skills to practical use to the benefit of the Inspire Partnership and our pupils.
Lucy Parker - Vice Chair of Governors
Community governor appointed by governors
Term starts: 01/02/2021 Term ends: 31/01/2025
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
Ed Nedjari - Community Governor
Community governor appointed by governors
Pupil Premium Link Governor
Term starts: 9/9/2019 Term ends: 8/9/2023
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: Goldsmiths University
I have been a governor for over six-years, as well as being involved in various projects with the Inspire Partnership Board.
I am passionate and energetic about empowering the young people in our communities and supporting them to realise their potential. I have lived in South East London all my life and have two teenage sons who also went to school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Employment wise I have spent the last decade working in the Third Sector within Higher Education. I am currently Chief exec at Goldsmiths Student Union in New Cross. Prior to that, I spent nine years at King's College London Students Union, as Head of Community Engagement and Opportunities. Before my journey into the third sector, I worked in the public and private sectors, operating leisure facilities across Lewisham and Southwark.
Michael Stanton - Community Governor
Community governor appointed by governors
SEND Link Governor
Term starts:22/5/2019 Term ends: 21/05/2023
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
I was appointed as a School Governor at Woodhilll in May 2019. I am delighted to have the opportunity here at the Inspire Partnership Greenwich Hub to help develop excellent schools. I passionately believe that a well ran school benefits not only children but the community as a whole.
I worked as a teacher in Spain in 2010-2011, and worked with a number of wonderful teachers. I observed how well children and young adults responded to an inclusive environment, and saw how well effective teaching engages students. As such, education remains very close to my heart.
Originally from Devon, I moved to Woolwich in 2013, and have worked for the Bank of England since 2016. During my time at the Bank of England, I’ve looked closely at new banks’ applications – particularly in regards to their effective governance and senior manager appointments. My experience in assessing governance and effective senior management is something I hope will positively impact my role as Governor.
Lisa Thompson - Community Governor
Community governor appointed by governors
Safegaurding Link Governor
Term starts: 18/3/2021 Term ends: 17/3/2025
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Moses Zikusoka - Parent Governor
Parent governor elected by parents (Woodhill Primary School)
Term starts: 17/11/2021 Term ends: 16/11/2025
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
This is my second term as Parent Governor, having first been elected in November 2017, and then again in November 2021 at Woodhill.
I became a Parent Governor because as a hands-on single parent, I wanted to be actively involved in the educational development of my two sons who have been at Woodhill since joining Reception in September 2017. Over the last 5 years I have witnessed Woodhill Primary School significantly improve its Ofsted rating, and also witnessed the resilience / strength of the Woodhill School community in successfully weathering the Covid-19 pandemic.
My professional background is sales, marketing and advertising, having worked for multinationals and business start-ups in the UK, Europe and Africa over the last 30 years. Currently, I work in Marketing for a prominent high street food retailer. I am also a Health Community volunteer for NHS South East London and the Royal Borough of Greenwich advocating for Covid-19 vaccination and Diabetes control.
As a dual British-African citizen, my particular interest is championing the diversity of the Inspire Partnership's students, fostering stronger community links and ensuring the pupils get a rich academic and extracurricular experience. I believe that the Inspire Partnership Greenwich Hub deserves more recognition and publicity for its turnaround academic performance achieved whilst being physically located in a socially deprived area.
Owen Phillips - Headteacher
Headteacher at Woodhill Primary School appointed governor by virtue of role
Term starts: 01/04/2022. Term ends: ongoing
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
Vacancy - Staff Governor
Staff governor vacancy Woodhill Primary School
Laura Love-Petschl - Parent Governor (Foxfield)
Parent governor appointed by parents
Term starts: 06/11/2023 Term ends: 05/11/2027
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: tbc
Co-Headteacher at Foxfield appointed governor by virtue of role
Term starts: 01/01/2021 Term ends: ongoing
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
(currently on maternity leave)
Nancy Cook - Headteacher
Associate Headteacher at Rockliffe Manor appointed governor by virtue of role
Term starts: 12/02/2022 Term ends: ongoing
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
Ayaka Ruggiero - Community Governor
Community governor appointed by governors
SEND Link Governor
Term starts: 15/01/2020 Term ends: 14/01/2024
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
I am delighted to be appointed to the governing body for the Inspire Partnership. This will be my first role as a governor and I am looking forward to the learning and challenges that this will entail.
I initially began my career in banking, working in the Finance departments for both Lehman Brothers and Nomura. I worked alongside the Equity business as well as within the Treasury department. After careful consideration I then made the decision to move into a career in teaching. I started as an NQT at Foxfield Primary School and have been a part of and seen first hand the incredible journey that the school and it’s community have been over the past 8 years.
After having my children I decided to work closer to home and now work part time in a Bromley Primary School. However, I haven't been able to let go of a community that means so much to me. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the development of both schools.
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
Aimi Vdovin - Headteacher
Headteacher at Rockliffe Manor appointed governor by virtue of role
Term starts: 01/01/2019. Term ends: ongoing
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared.
Tatum Ward - Co-Headteacher
Co-Headteacher at Foxfield appointed governor by virtue of role
Term starts: 01/01/2021 Term ends: ongoing
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
(currently on maternity leave)
Walker Syachalinga - Community Governor
Community governor appointed by governors
Safegaurding Link Governor
Terms starts: 31/01/2022 Term ends: 30/01/2026
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: tbc
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
I am a trainee solicitor at a law firm in the City of London. Prior to that role, I worked as a researcher and an editor in legal publishing. I am committed to expanding educational opportunities and previously served as trustee of a charity assisting high achieving youths from low income backgrounds. Outside my job, I campaign on local road safety and climate issues in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Siobhan Adams
James Porter - Staff Governor
Staff governor elected by staff (Froxfield Primary School)
Term starts: 03/10/2022 Term ends: 02/10/2026
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: N/A
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
Rachael Roper - Staff Governor
Staff governor elected by staff (Rockliffe Manor)
Term starts: 23/11/2022 Term ends: 22/11/2026
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: N/A
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
Samrien Hussain - Parent Governor
Parent governor elected by parents (Rockliffe Manor)
Term starts: 15/11/2022 Term ends: 14/11/2026
Attendance during the academic year 2021/2022: N/A
Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
Previous Governors served over the past 12 months and transparency information for 2023
We would like to thank the following governors who have served in the last 12 months but are none longer serving.
Danny Snow, Parent governor elected by parents; Term started: 17/11/2021 Term end: 09/10/2023
Stephanie Dunn, Staff governor, Term started: 18/07/2023. Term ends: 02/10/2023
Hema Ley, Parent governor elected by parents
Term started 17/10/2020 Term ended: 02/10/2023
Louise Mapp - Term started: 01/10/2021. Resigned 18th July 2023
Siobhan Adams Interim Headteacher at Foxfield appointed governor by virtue of role
Greenwich LGB Statutory Governance Transparency information
September 2023
Governor |
TYPE |
Term of office |
Attendance 22/23 |
Declaration of Interest |
|
Siobhan ADAMS |
Interim HT Foxfield |
31st August 2023 |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Ed BRITTON |
Community and Chair |
23rd January 2024 |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Nancy COOK |
HT Rockliffe Manor |
n/a |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Samrien HUSSAIN |
Parent |
14 November 2026 |
3 from 4 |
None |
|
Hema LEY |
Parent |
1st October 2023 |
2 from 5 |
None |
|
Louise MAPP |
Staff |
1st September 2022 |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Ed NEDJARI |
Community |
8th September 2027 |
4 from 5 |
Yes |
|
Lucy PARKER |
Community |
31st January 2025 |
4 from 5 |
None |
|
Owen PHILLIPS |
HT Woodhill |
n/a |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Ayaka RUGGIERO |
Community |
14th January 2024 |
4 from 5 |
None |
|
Tatum SHARP |
HT Foxfield |
On maternity leave |
Maternity leave |
None |
|
Michael STANTON |
Community |
21st May 2027 |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Walker SYACHALINGA |
Community |
30th January 2026 |
5 from 5 |
None |
|
Lisa THOMPSON |
Community |
17th March 2025 |
3 from 5 |
Yes |
|
Moses ZIKUSOKA |
Parent |
16th November 2025 |
5 from 5 |
Yes |
|
James PORTER |
Staff |
2nd October 2026 |
4 from 4 |
None |
|
Rachael ROPER |
Staff |
22nd January 2026 |
3 form 4 |
None |
|
Danny SNOW |
Parent |
1st September 2022 |
2 from 5 |
None |
|
Megan MINNETT |
HT Foxfield |
Maternity leave |
Maternity leave |
None |
|
Steph DUNN |
Staff |
1st July 2023 |
1 from 1 |
None |