Governors
Members of the Governing Body:
Sharon Newman
Chair
I am currently Chair of Governors at Wickham Common Primary School. I became a Community Governor in July 2013 following retirement from Deputy Headship at a large Comprehensive School in Bromley where I had worked for 26 years. I currently work part time for an Educational Trust supporting a number of sixth forms in the South East of London. My association with Wickham Common dates back 30 years when my children enjoyed a very happy education there. I still live in the local area and am busily engaged in supporting a number of other voluntary activities in the local community, including St John’s Church, 3WW Scout group and the Residents’ Association. In my “free” time I help to look after my two delightful grandchildren.
Miss R Williams
Headteacher
Vianne Miran
Staff Governor
Gareth Walters
Link Trustee
I spent the majority of my working life in Banking within the NatWest/RBS Group. My career covered a number of disciplines including internal management consultancy, strategy and planning, various operational roles and, most recently, 10 years in the Bank’s Treasury function focussing on the management of the Bank’s balance sheet. These activities have provided me with a very good understanding of how organisations operate, as well as extensive experience of operating in a team based environment in the areas of finance, budgeting and associated controls. Having now retired from Banking I am hoping to use my knowledge and experience to help in the continued success of the school.
Katie Fudge
Local Governor
My name is Katie Fudge. I am a local Mum with 2 daughters who both had a great start to their education with an enjoyable time at Wickham Common. I have worked with the NSPCC for over 7 years, working with primary schools in both a safeguarding and fundraising capacity. I love the community feel of Wickham Common and through my role of Governor am keen to support the school in continuing to give local children the best possible start in life.
Johnny Cleary
Local Governor
My wife and I moved to West Wickham in 2013 from outside of the area, attracted by the green open spaces and great schools. We have 2 daughters, 1 who started at Wickham Common in 2018 and our youngest due to start in 2020. My professional background is in Financial Services, primarily in Operational Risk. This involves helping organisations identify any weaknesses in their processes and systems and establishing robust controls to mitigate these risks. Outside of work and being a Governor I look after the West Wickham Residents Association website and enjoy running and cycling.
The full Local Governing Body meets at least once every term to discuss the strategic development of the school and it's future. The LGB is there to monitor the development of the school curriculum with a view to ensuring that the curriculum fulfils statutory requirements, meets the needs of all pupils at the school and provides a range of rich relevant and varied learning experiences for all pupils. To monitor the quality of teaching as reported by the head teacher and senior leadership team through their programme of classroom observations and via the reports of external advisors/ inspectors to the school. To monitor pupil outcomes with respect to the rates of progress of pupils at the school and comparison with national figures and the progress and attainment of pupils with similar needs.
Hilary Davis
Parent Governor
Shaun Harrison
Parent Governor
Karen Williams
Community Governor
Contacting the School Governors:
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors or another member of the Local Governing Body, please address your correspondence to Joyce Munro, Governance Manager, at governance@mslt.org.uk or alternatively, through the school office at wickhamcommon@mslt.org.uk
Governing Body Minutes
Copies of Local Governing Body minutes can be requested through the Wickham Common school office:
Wickham Common Primary School
Gates Green Road
West Wickham
BR4 9DG
wickhamcommon@mslt.org.uk
REGISTER OF BUSINESS INTERESTS 2023-24
| Name | Role | Appointed by | Date of appointment | Term of appointment | Declared Business Interest | Nature of Business | Nature of interest | Unremunerated activities related to those of MSLT | Family Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrs S Newman |
LGB Member Chair |
LGB |
27/09/2017 |
26/09/2025 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mr J Cleary |
LGB Member |
Co-opted by Compass Academy Trust Directors (07/02/2023) |
06/12/2018 |
05//12/2026 |
UBS |
Banking |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mrs V Miran |
LGB Member |
Staff |
04/04/2023 |
03/04/2023 |
Compass Academy Trust |
Education |
Employee |
|
|
|
Mrs H Davis |
LGB Member |
Parent |
07/02/2023 |
06/02/2027 |
Luxoft UK LTF |
Consultancy |
Employee |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mr S Harrison |
LGB Member |
Parent |
07/02/2023 |
06/02/2023 |
HSBC Bank |
Banking |
Employee |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mrs K Fudge |
LGB Member |
LGB |
16/07/2022 |
15/07/2026 |
NSPCC |
Charity |
Employee |
NSPCC |
n/a |
|
Mrs K Williams |
LGB Member |
LGB |
03/09/2023 |
02/09/2027 |
UCL Institute of Education The PIXL Club |
Education |
Employee |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mrs R Williams |
Headteacher |
|
|
|
Compass Academy Trust |
Education |
Employee |
n/a |
n/a |
Governors who have left in the last 12 months
| Name | Role | Date of resignation |
|---|---|---|
|
Mrs Z T Browne |
Governor |
03/05/2024 |
|
Mrs E Reynolds |
Governor |
06/10/2023 |
|
Mrs P Critten |
Governor |
31/08/2023 |
|
Mrs S Fletcher |
Governor |
21/07/2023 |