Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Our Governors
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to running the school is highly valued.
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, it's functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school,
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives,
- Set targets for achieving those aims and objectives,
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives,
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend).
Chair - Jenny Sims
Name: Jenny Sims
Category: LA
Position: Chair of Governors, Safeguarding Governor
Dated Appointed: 20/02/2010
Appointed by: FGB
Term of Office From: 20/02/2018
Term of Office To: 19/02/2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Advanced Practitioner Richmond and HIllcroft College
Governance roles in other institutions: Chair of Governors Southmead School, Wandsworth
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025 : 6/6
Vice Chair - Carol Parnell
Name: Carole Parnell
Category: Foundation
Position: FGB Vice Chair, Health and Safety, Deputy Safeguarding
Dated Appointed: 14.03.2012
Appointed by: FGB
Term of Office From: 25/1/24
Term of Office To: 24/1/28
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025: 5/6
Lesley Townsend
Name: Lesley Townsend
Category: Co-opted
Position: FGB, English Link, GDPR
Dated Appointed: December 2015
Appointed by: Parent Vote
Term of Office From: 12/3/24
Term of Office To: 24/1/28
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025: 3/6
Karina Andrusiak
Name:Karina Andrusiak
Category: Parent
Position: FGB
Dated Appointed: 4/3/24
Appointed by: Parent vote
Term of Office From: 4/3/24
Term of Office To: 3/3/28
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025: 3/6
Sarah AdamsName: Sarah Adams Category: Parent |
James Stevens
Name: James Stevens
Category: Parent
Position: FGB
Dated Appointed: 6.11.25
Appointed by: Parent vote
Term of Office From: 6.11.25
Term of Office To: 5.11.29
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: I work across all departments
and in different disciplines in my role - ranging from courses in Photography, Fashion and Creative Arts. These skills could be beneficial in a role as a parent governor.
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2025-2026:
Louise Phillips
Name: Louise Phillips
Category: Staff
Position: FGB
Dated Appointed: 1.9.23
Appointed by: Staff vote
Term of Office From: 1.9.23
Term of Office To: 31.8.27
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Employee at Muschamp
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025: 6/6
Ex Governors
Daniel Celino
Name: Daniel Celino
Category: Co opted
Position: FGB, Training
Dated Appointed: October 2017
Appointed by: Parent vote
Term of Office From: 20/10/ 2017
Term of Office To: 4/7/24
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Advise DfE on procurement strategies.
Governance roles in other institutions: Member of Cirrus Trust Board.
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school staff: Husband of school teacher at Muschamp.
Meetings attended in academic year 2023-2024: 5/6
Ioana Stefu
Name: Ioana Stefu
Category: Parent
Position: FGB
Dated Appointed: October 2021
Appointed by: Parent vote
Term of Office From: 01/10/2021
Term of Office To: 30/09/2025
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school
staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025: ⅚
Daljeet De Pontes
Name: Daljeet De Pontes
Category: Parent
Position: FGB,
Dated Appointed: July 2022
Appointed by: Parent vote
Term of Office From: 07/07/2022
Term of Office To: 06/07/2025
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other institutions: None
Material interests arising from relationships between governors or governors and school
staff: None
Meetings attended in academic year 2023-2024: 4/6
Other attendees to Governor meetings
Heidi Westley - Head
Anna Redstone - Deputy
Debbie Nicol- DSL
Governor Diversity
| Gender | 1 male | 9 female | |
| Age |
18 - 40 years 1 person |
41 - 60 years 7 people |
61 years + 2 people |
| Ethnicity | White British - 8 | White other - 1 | Black African/ Caribbean - 1 |