Governance
Welcome to the Local Committee
John Donne Primary School is delighted to be part of the Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST), and although we work very closely with them, the day to day governance of our school is carried out by the Local Committee.
The key responsibilities of the Local Committee are as follows:
- To carry forward the vision of John Donne Primary School and NEST
- To ensure that standards of attainment and progress are high
- To take a strategic role in the governance of the school
- To support and challenge the school’s leaders
- To monitor and evaluate the work of the school in relation to:
- pupil outcomes,
- teaching, learning and assessment,
- effectiveness of leadership and management and
- financial probity
- To ensure actions are taken to comply with statutory regulations
- To implement the policies of the Trust and the school
- To support the strategic development of the Trust
To operate effectively, the Local Committee appoints representatives who bring a wide range of knowledge and experience. The Local Committee consists of the Headteacher, Community representatives, Parent representatives and Staff representatives.
If you wish to contact any members of our Local Committee please email office@jdacademy.org.uk or telephone the school office on 0207 639 0594.
Members of the Governing Body
Ian Anderson - Chair and Community Committee Member
Appointed by: Academy members
Date of appointment: 09/2024
Term of office: 09/2024 to 08/2028
Business interests declared: None
Susannah Hardyman - Vice Chair and Parent Committee Member
Appointed by: Parent election
Date of appointment: 09/2024
Term of office: 08/06/2022 to 07/06/2026
Business interests declared: None
Takira Grant - Parent Committee Member
Appointed by: Academy members
Date of appointment: 21/11/2024
Term of office: 21/11/2024 to 20/11/2028
Business interests declared: None
Jo Harajda - Community Committee Member
Appointed by: Academy members
Date of appointment: 06/03/2024
Term of office: 06/03/2024 to 05/03/2024
Business interests declared:
Oliver Harvey - Community Committee Member
Appointed by: Academy members
Date of appointment: 10/07/2018
Term of office: 10/07/2018 to 09/10/2022
Business interests declared: None
Jo Rooney - Headteacher
Appointed by: Governing body
Date of appointment: 10/07/2018
Term of office: ongoing while in post
Business interests declared: None
Kelly Wild - Teaching Staff Committee Member
Appointed by: Elected by staff
Date of appointment: 20/05/2024
Term of office: 20/05/2024 - 19/5/2028
Business interests declared: None
Cynthia Ravangnan - Support Staff Governor
Appointed by: Elected by staff
Date of appointment: 15/12/2020
Term of office: 15/12/2020 to 14/12/2024
Business interests declared: None
Vacancies
We currently have a vacancy for a community representative in our Local Committee.
Please email our school office if you are interested in the role office@jdacademy.org.uk