Governors
The Governing Body is made up of parents, staff, Local Authority and Community representatives. School governors support the school in ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction. They hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils. The governors oversee the financial performance of the school.
The Governing Body meets twice per term, additional meetings and any statutory panels are convened as required. They have a delegation planner in place for key tasks and for statutory policy reviews, and conducts an annual review of its effectiveness. The Governing Body is supported and advised by a professional clerk, the clerk minutes all meetings and the minutes are available on request to the school office.
Governors regularly visit the school and are involved in a range of activities which cover areas such as the school’s finances and staffing, the building and environment, pupil achievement, the curriculum and pupil welfare. Specific governors are linked to particular aspects of school life such as Child Protection and SEND.
The Governing Board is made up of various types of governor. Governors serve for a term of office, shown underneath each Governor, except for the Headteacher, who is always a member of the Governing Board.
Contact
Please address any correspondence to the Chair of the Governing Board, care of the school office.
Chair of Governors
Kerensa Heffron
Term of office: 08/05/2019-07/05/2023
For most of my career I have worked as a senior manager in the NHS, which includes serving as a director on the management board of two large London acute trusts has given me a solid grounding in the governance and management of public services. I have lived in Wanstead for over 10 years and have a son at Snaresbrook Primary School. I love the inclusive and positive ethos of the school and look forward to supporting it as it goes from strength to strength.
Vice chair of governors
Daniel Morgan-Thomas
Term of office: 10/12/2022-09/12/2026
SEN Lead Governor
I am a Councillor for Wanstead Village ward, elected in 2018. Formerly a carer and teaching assistant, I now work in the charity sector with an interest in literacy and special educational needs. I have governance experience as a trustee of a Students’ Union and am trustee of a small charity. I attended the school as a pupil from 1998 to 2005 and have happy memories of the school.
Headteacher
Nicola Hedges
Term of Office: 01/09/2023
Before joining Snaresbrook as Deputy Head I was Assistant Head for Inclusion in a neighbouring Redbridge School. I have taught in schools in another London Borough and also in the Midlands. I am committed to Inclusion and am proud to be the Headteacher of our caring happy school.
Governor
Faheem Razak
Term of office: 07/07/2021 – 06/07/2025
I chose to become a parent governor at Snaresbrook Primary School as I am keen to support the body in delivering and achieving their key objectives.
I have worked in the Banking and Risk profession for over 15 years, including working with the Big 4, Middle Eastern Investment and Challenger Banks and now FinTech.
I moved to Snaresbrook in 2012 and have two children at the school. I have been impressed with the excellent staff and admire their dedication and professionalism in the challenging environment of the school.
As a governor, I look forward to channelling the skills, knowledge, and experiences that I have acquired from the Banking world, to help improve the school’s key priorities.
governor
Jarnail Bal
Term of office: 07/07/2021 – 06/07/2025
I am a consultant neurosurgeon at Bart’s Health NHS trust. I have worked within the public sector for 14 years and have been the lead for governance within the neurosurgery service. I have lived in the local area since 2013 and currently have two children in the school.
I chose to be a parent governor to help maintain the high standards and values of the school.
Staff Governor
Melissa Atkins-Lindo
Term of office: 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028
Coming soon
governor
Alice Hood
Term of office: 29/02/2024 – 28/02/2028
I have two children at Snaresbrook, who have been here since pre-school. We were drawn to the school by the warm atmosphere and the focus on community, kindness and well-being.
My professional background is in policy, politics and regulation. I’ve always worked in the not-for-profit sector and have expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion, governance, strategy and communications. I was keen to become a governor to use my experience as a parent and my professional experience to help the school to continue to develop and thrive.
Governor Attendance
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Governor Register of Peculinary interests
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