Governors
The Governing Body works as a team to make sure the school is a safe and happy place for children to learn and staff to work. Governors have a general responsibility for seeing that the school is run effectively. The strength of the Governing Body lies in the collective knowledge, experience and expertise of its members.
The Governing Body has three main roles:
- To work with the Headteacher and staff to provide and support the strategic direction and vision for the school
- To have responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the school's effectiveness, asking challenging questions and pressing for continuous improvement to promote the interests of the school and its pupils
- To ensure accountability. The Headteacher and staff report to the Governing Body on the school's performance. In turn, the Governing Body is answerable to parents and the wider local community for the school's overall performance
The full Governing Body meets once every term to discuss the strategic issues facing the school at the time. In addition, there are two sub-committees that meet once every term. These sub-committees cover:
- Curriculum and Pupil Welfare
- Resources
Our Governors
Governors (ID 1142)
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Marais leendersExecutive Headteacher
Marais leenders
Other schools: Brentford High School for Girls
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Lynda BoysChair of Governors / Co-opted Governor
Lynda Boys
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Cordie WingroveVice Chair
Cordie Wingrove
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Maz WhittakerStaff Governor
Maz Whittaker
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Camela Gurprashad StevensonLA Governor
Camela Gurprashad Stevenson
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Roxanne GlaudCo-opted Governor
Roxanne Glaud
I was a community governor at a north London school for circa 5years before moving to the Richmond Borough six years ago.
Professionally, I am the Head of Business Plan Deployment and Project Progamme Managers for an European Passenger Transport Operator. My experience includes HR Transformation, Change Management, governance, public inquiries, stakeholder management, and business turnaround projects.
Since being co-opted to the board in January 2023, I have been part of the curriculum and resources committee. I am passionate in giving back to the local community and especially to the next generation by creating the best opportunities for them to engage in learning. I am excited to be part of Worple as it feels like a family all rooting for the best for all children in their care.
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Paul NeedhamCo-opted Governor
Paul Needham
I have been a governor at Worple Primary since my eldest child started school here in 2013. My background is in Science and IT.
I chose to be a Governor for many reasons. An interest in my children’s education was important and both of my parents had been teachers. Having recently moved to Isleworth (and the UK from NZ), I had a desire to become involved in my new local community. After benefitting from many years in education myself, I also enjoy contributing where I can.
I love that Worple is a small secular community-centric school and can’t imagine a nicer school anywhere.
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Malcolm RobertsCo-opted Governor
Malcolm Roberts
I am a co-opted governor and a member of the Curriculum & Pupil Welfare Committee and the Resources Committee. I have lived in Richmond with my wife and son for almost twenty years. I have a background in economics and finance and spent more than 30 years working in those fields, before stepping back a few years ago to spend more time with my family. I decided to become a governor in order to give back and contribute as best I can to something as fundamentally important as our childrens' education. I am delighted to have been able to join the wonderful and thriving Worple community.
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Steve ClarkParent Governor
Steve Clark
I am currently one of the two Parent Governors on the Board. Two of my four children have gone all the way through Worple and on to Secondary School, and the younger two are currently still students here. We are so grateful for the Worple community they have all benefitted from, and so I am keen to take on responsibility in helping the school and its community replicate this experience for many more children. I work for a technology startup and love sport and my church.
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Neil Brooker KiddParent Governor
Neil Brooker Kidd
Additional Links
Code of Conduct - Sept24Governor Attendance 23-24Governor Constitution 2023-24