The Governing board

• Debbie Mayers
  Co-opted Governor / Chair of Governors - Safeguarding lead
  Debbie Mayers

  Term of office start date: 25.11.2019  
  Term of office end date: 25.11.2023

  I have two young children at Earlsfield and have been very impressed by the standard of teaching and the effort that goes into making education an enjoyable experience for the pupils. I am passionate about the role education plays in ensuring that children have the opportunity to achieve their potential with the support and expertise of a good school. With my experience as a solicitor and compliance professional I hope I have the skills to complement the existing governors and I look forward to playing a part in helping the school continue its journey to excellence.

• Elisabeth Wickham
  Parent Governor/Vice Chair/ Delegated Lead for Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare (PDB&W)
  Elisabeth Wickham

  Term of office start date: 12.03.2018    
  
  I have lived in this community for over 14 years and I have two little boys at Earlsfield Primary School. I feel honoured to be able to give something back to the school in which my children are being given every opportunity to thrive and develop. I work full-time as a family law barrister and also teach law to post-graduate students on a freelance basis. I hope that my skill set allows me to provide the right balance of professional support and challenge as a school governor. I am 100% committed to making sure that the school continues to be the best it can possibly be for the benefit of all its pupils.

• Karen Elliot
  Local Authority Governor / Delegated Lead for Quality of Education
  Karen Elliot

  Term of office start date: 14.01.2020
  Term of office end date: 13.01.2024

  My background is in education having worked as a secondary teacher, university researcher and LA performance data manager.   In my most recent role, I trained schools on the interpretation of assessment data within a self-evaluation framework.   I aim to bring these data analysis skills to the role of governor. Both my daughters attended Earlsfield Primary School for all or the majority of their primary education.

• Steve Trow
  Headteacher
  Steve Trow

  I have been fortunate enough to have been a part of Earlsfield School since January 1999 when I joined as Deputy Head. I became Headteacher in September 2001 and feel very proud to be part of a wonderful school community where children, staff and parents make Earlsfield such a great place to work.

• Jane Dowek
  Clerk to Governors
  Jane Dowek

  Wandsworth Borough Council

• Rosie Gowers
  Staff Governor
  Rosie Gowers

  I have been a class teacher at Earlsfield for nearly four years and I feel incredibly lucky to be working in such a wonderful school. All stakeholders are  dedicated to making EPS the absolute best it can be and I think it is the  community spirit that defines us as an inspirational school.  I really enjoy being a member of staff in a school which values the community so much. Our links with outside agencies, such as the Earlsfield Foodbank and the Home Cafe means that the school is an integral part of the wider community.  

   

  I hope that as a staff  governor, I will learn about other  aspects of organising and running a school, as well as being able to contribute to our school community in more varied ways.

• Stuart Turner
  Co-opted Governor / Health and Safety / Premises
  Stuart Turner

  Term of office start date: 16.11.2020
  Term of office end date: 16.11.2024
  As Associate Governor Stuart has no voting rights

  As a secondary school teacher with over 15 years' experience of working in schools in London, I am fully committed to supporting educational excellence. I currently work as one of the Assistant Heads at Alleyn's School but will be Deputy Head at Emanuel School (just down the road from Earlsfield Primary) from April 2021. I live in Wimbledon with my wife and three young children.

• Cathy Johnston
  Parent Governor / SEND and Inclusion lead Governor
  Cathy Johnston

  Term of office start date: 20.03.2020    
  Term of office end date: 19.09.2024

  I have lived in Earlsfield for 15 years and my three daughters attend Earlsfield Primary School.   I feel fortunate our children are at a school that fosters such a strong sense of belonging, community and well-being.   I believe these provide the best foundation for education, as students to begin their journey as life-long learners.

  My background and current work is as a paediatric speech & language therapist in the NHS in South London with a focus on provision of support and intervention in the early years.   I am passionate about supporting health and education services to strive for the best outcomes for children in their local areas.   I hope my experience working as a clinician and team lead in the NHS will contribute to the governing body in supporting Earlsfield Primary school as it strives to achieve the outcomes and aspirations it has for its children and school.

• Nilam Patel
  Co-opted Governor / Finance
  Nilam Patel

  Term of office start date: 16.11.2020
  Term of office end date: 16.11.2024

  Having been fortunate enough to benefit from a wonderful & formative primary education myself, on moving to south London I was keen to find a way to become involved in schooling and give back to my new community. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to engage in the bright futures of the bright thinkers at EPS. Whilst I have no formal experience in education, my work on the trading floor for over 10 years has equipped me with many varied skills and a rigour that I look forward to bringing to the governing board to help maintain the great energy and passionate work of the teaching staff.

• Julia Bodkin
  Co-opted Governor/ Quality of education link
  Julia Bodkin

  Term of office start date: 16.11.2020    
  Term of office end date: 16.11.2024
  As Associate Governor Julia has no voting rights

  I volunteered to become a governor to support the local community and be part of a school that cares so much about their young people. I am passionate about the importance of early years and the role education plays to ensure young people can thrive and be their best selves. I currently work in the education sector for an organisation focussed on inspiring and preparing young people for the world of work and hope to bring my skills and expertise from this role to the existing governing board.

• Ryan Fiske
  Co-opted Governor / Website complaince
  Ryan Fiske

• Hannah Lester
  Co-opted Governor
  Hannah Lester

• Charlotte Hayter
  Co-opted Governor
  Charlotte Hayter