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Governors

Our Lady of Grace has a very strong Governing Body whose main tasks are to support the school, ensure that pupils receive high quality education and plan for any future developments and improvements.

What do Governors Do?

In a nutshell, Governors work as a team to develop strategies for developing and maintaining high standards of education at Our Lady of Grace. They work closely with the Head who is responsible for the day to day management of the School. Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors this can be done through the school.

 

Our Governors

Governors Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Safeguarding – Sam Gannon
  • SEND –  Sam Gannon
  • Pupil Premium – Paul Dillon
  • LAC – Jamila Dixon
  • Numeracy – Amanda Chung
  • Literacy - Jenny Brown
  • RE: - Ebele Ezeadi
  • Catholic Life – Father Hyacinth
  • Humanities - Tina Guobadia
  • Science – Jenny Brown
  • Wellbeing - Jamila Dixon
  • Wraparound Care - Liz Redford
  • ICT & Data Protection - Luke O'Rafferty

 

Class Governors:

  • EYFS – Luke O'Rafferty
  • Yr 1 – Paul Dillon
  • Yr 2 – Jenny Brown
  • Yr 3 – Ebele Ezeadi
  • Yr 4 – Jamila Dixon
  • Yr 5 – Tina Goubadia
  • Yr 6 – Jenny Brown

 

There are currently vacancies for a foundation and parent governor

Governing Body 24 -25

GOVERNORS

Father Hyacinth

Foundation Governor - Date of appointment: October 2018

Current term of office: October 2018 – October 2022. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark Education Commission. He serves on the Achievement & Standards and Resources Committees and is responsible for R.E. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests or staff/governor relationships. He has full voting rights on the Committees. Attendance at Full Governing Body meetings 

Mr Samuel Gannon - Chair of Governors

Foundation Governor – Date of appointment: November 2022

Current term of office: November 2022 - November 2026. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark Education Commission. He serves on the Achievement & Standards and Resources Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests, or staff/governor relationships.  Attendance for Full Governors meetings - 

Mr Paul Dillon - Vice Chair of Governors

Foundation Governor – Date of appointment: November 2022

Current term of office: November 2022 - November 2026. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark Education Commission. He serves on the Achievement & Standards and Resources Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests, or staff/governor relationships.  Attendance for Full Governors meetings - 

Mrs Augustina Guobadia - Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor - Date of appointment: February 2012

Current term of office: May 2020 – May 2024. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark Education Commission. She serves on the Achievement & Standards, Resources and Admissions Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests or staff/governor relationships. She has full voting rights on the Committees. Attendance at Full Governing Body meetings –

Mrs Elizabeth Redford - Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor – Date of appointment: December 2019

Current term of office: December 2023 - December 2027. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark Education Commission. She serves on the Achievement & Standards and Resources Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests, or staff/governor relationships.  Attendance for Full Governors meetings - 

Mrs Ebele Ezeadi

Foundation Governor - Date of appointment - February 2025
Current term of office: February 2025 - February 2025. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark Education Commission

Mrs Jenny Brown

Foundation Governor - Date of appointment: November 2019

Current term of office: February 2025 – February 2029. Appointed through the parent election process. She serves on the Achievement & Standards, Resources & Pay Committees. There are no relevant business/ pecuniary interests or staff/governor relationships. She has full voting rights on the Committees. Attendance at Full Governing Body meetings – 

Head Teacher:

Mr Sean Small

Head Governor - Date of appointment: September 2005

He serves on all Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests or staff/governor relationships. He has full voting rights on the Committees. Attendance at Full Governing Body meetings 

Amanda Chung - LA Governor

LA Governor. Date of appointment - July 2021.

Current term of office: July 2021 - July 2025. Appointed by the LA. She serves on the Achievement & Standards and Resources Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests, or staff/governor relationships.  Attendance for Full Governors meetings - 

Miss Jamila Dixon

Parent Governor - Date of appointment November 2021

Current term of office: November 2021 – November 2025. Appointed through the parent election process. She serves on the Achievement & Standards and Resources Committees. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests, or staff/governor relationships.  Attendance for Full Governors meetings -

Mr Luke O'Rafferty - Date of appointment November 2023

Parent Governor - Date of appointment November 2023. Appointed through the parent election process. There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests, or staff/governor relationships.  Attendance for Full Governors meetings -

 

Staff Governor:

Miss Maria Maddison

Staff Governor - Date of appointment: November 2023

Current term of office: November 2023– November 2026. Appointed through the staff election process.  There are no relevant business/pecuniary interests or staff/governor relationships. She has full voting rights on the Committees. Attendance at Full Governing Body meetings –