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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