Governors
The Governing Board has 3 core functions:
- Setting the vision and strategic direction of the school
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the school’s educational performance and for the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff
- Ensuring financial resources are well spent
Our Governing Board works in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to determine the strategic development of the school and set priorities for development and improvement. Governors are also responsible for monitoring teaching and learning, reviewing performance data, attendance and behaviour, financial expenditure and staffing.
The Governing Board does not have responsibility for the day to day running of the school, that is the responsibility of the Headteacher. Governors act as a critical friend offering advice and challenge where necessary.
Most of the work of the Governing Board is undertaken by the three sub committees – Curriculum, Staffing and Finance and Premises, which meet each term. The Governing Board also meets each term to receive and discuss reports which give a full overview of the work of the school.
Governors regularly visit the school to meet the children to share their learning experiences, attend school productions, class assemblies and other school celebrations.
Membership of the governing body includes Foundation governors, appointed by the Catholic Archbishop of Southwark to ensure the school’s Catholic ethos is maintained and developed, parent governors, staff governors and a governor nominated by the local authority.
Governor details
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Name |
Category |
Term of Office |
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Mrs Claire Byrne |
Head Teacher |
Ex Officio |
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Local Authority Governor |
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Start |
End |
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Mr Shaun Hetherington ( Chair ) ( Link Governor for Safeguarding ) |
LA Governor |
01/09/2026 |
31/08/2030 |
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Foundation Governors |
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Mrs Julie Donnelly |
Foundation |
09/04/2023 |
08/04/2027 |
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Ms Josephine Akhilomen |
Foundation |
02/10/2023 |
01/10/2027 |
| Mr Jamie Payne |
Foundation |
08/09/2026 |
07/09/2030 |
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Mrs Nicola Hickling |
Foundation |
19/10/2026 |
18/10/2030 |
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Parent Governor |
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| Mrs Michelle Hayes |
Parent |
03/02/2025 |
02/02/2029 |
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Staff Governor |
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Miss Megan Doughty |
Staff |
08/11/2022 |
07/11/2026 |
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Co-Opted Governor |
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Mrs Jane Willmott |
Co-Opted |
23/10/2023 |
22/10/2027 |
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Associate / Observer |
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Mrs Sian Bowhay |
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Mrs Elaine O'Shea |
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Clerk to Governing Body |
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Mr Adam Blakemore |
E Mail |
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Governor’s attendance – Academic Year 2024-2025 |
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Name |
Attendance |
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Mr Abayomi Ajigini |
3/6 |
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Ms Blessing Amiame |
3/4 |
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Mrs Claire Byrne |
15/15 |
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Mrs Louise Davis |
12/12 |
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Ms Josephine Akhilomen |
6/6 |
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Mrs Julie Donnelly |
6/9 |
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Ms Megan Doughty |
6/6 |
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Ms Ellie Dummer |
1/1 |
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Mrs Michelle Hayes |
1/2 |
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Mrs Jane Willmott |
8/8 |
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Mr Shaun Hetherington |
8/9 |
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Father Lynch |
0/6 |
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Mrs Heather Mash |
10/10 |
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Ms Rachel Olisa |
2/6 |
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Mr Jamie Payne |
2/6 |
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Committee List 2025 - 2026 |
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Curriculum |
Staffing |
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Mrs Heather Mash ( Chair ) |
Mrs Julie Donnelly ( Chair ) |
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Ms Josephine Akhilomen |
Ms Megan Doughty |
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Mrs Claire Byrne - Headteacher |
Mrs Heather Mash |
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Mrs Michelle Hayes |
Mrs Claire Byrne - Headteacher |
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Miss Megan Doughty |
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Admissions |
Finance and Premises |
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Mr Shaun Hetherington ( Chair ) |
Mr Shaun Hetherington ( Chair ) |
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Mrs Heather Mash |
Mrs Claire Byrne - Headteacher |
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Mrs Claire Byrne |
Mrs Julie Donnelly |
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Mrs Jane Willmott |
Mrs Jane Willmott - SBM |
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Ms Josephine Akhilomen |
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Pay |
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Mrs Heather Mash ( Chair ) |
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Mr Shaun Hetherington |
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Mrs Claire Byrne - Headteacher |
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Register of Interests / Business Interests |
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Governor |
Pecuniary Interest |
Non-Pecuniary Interest |
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Mrs Claire Byrne |
Member of staff |
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Miss Megan Doughty |
Member of staff |
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Mrs Michelle Hayes |
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Parent |
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Mr Jamie Payne |
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Parent |
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Mrs Jane Willmott |
Member of staff |
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Mr Shaun Hetherington |
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Company Director – Insurance Broker |
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Mrs Heather Mash |
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Governor at Danson Primary School |
The Chair or other members of the Governing Body can be contacted via the school.
Last updated: November 2023
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