Governors
GOVERNANCE
As part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, the governing body has shared oversight of West Thornton and Woodside primary schools. The details of our remit are set by the Trust board and are detailed in its Scheme of Delegation.
As a Governing Body, we are a strong and active cross section of people, with the objectives of providing a strategic view, ensuring accountability, and acting as a critical friend, through support and advice.
By providing an exciting curriculum within a caring and secure environment, we aim to ensure that each child can reach their full potential in every aspect of their development at West Thornton Primary School
The governing body welcome your feedback and can be contacted by emailing:
The Clerk: jnewman@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Meet your Local Governing Body
Eli Ovia – Chair of Governors - Appointed Governor
- Term of office: 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2027
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
Shama Abraham - Staff (West Thornton)
- Term of office: 5th September 2022 to 4th September 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests at 5th September 2022: None declare
Iman Atwal - Headteacher (Woodside Primary School)
- Appointed governor by virtue of role
- Term ends: ongoing
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Suregah Balachandran - Parent Governor (West Thornton)
- Pupil Premium link governor.
- Term of office: 21st October 2020 to 20th October 2024
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
Ashley Basdeo - Community Governor
- Term of office: 2nd February 2022 to 1st February 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Marino Buccolini - Community Governor
- Term of office: 22nd November 2021 to 21st November 2025
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Donna Callaghan - Headteacher (West Thornton Primary School)
- Appointed governor by virtue of role
- Term ends: ongoing
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Mel Chambers - Staff (Woodside)
- Term of office: 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Nataliah Douglas - Community Governor and SEND Link Governor
- SEND Link Governor.
- Term of office: 23rd January 2020 to 22nd January 2024
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests at 1st September 2022 Langley Park School for Girls
Daniel John - Community Governor
- Term of office: 23rd June 2022 to 22nd June 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Jessica Kissoon - Parent Governor (Woodside)
- Term of office: 16th March 2022 to 15th March 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Jonathan Owen - Headteacher (West Thornton Primary School)
- Appointed governor by virtue of role
- Term ends: ongoing
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Shreya Patel - Community Governor
- Safeguarding Link Governor
- Term of office: 6th June 2022 to 5th June 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None
Sherdin Omar - Community Governor
- Term of office: 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2027
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: None declared
Saorise O'Donavan - Vice Chair; Community Governor and Pupil Premium Link Governor
- Term of office: 11th May 2022 to 10th May 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: Employee Eltham College
Nicola Wright - Community Governor
- Term of office 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2026
- Relevant business/pecuniary interests: Employee Gorringe Park Primary School
Governor resigned or term ends:
Roshith Nambar - Community Governor - Resigned - Term of office: 28th June 2022 to 20th November 2023 (attended 4 from 5)
Amanda Agard - resigned as community governor 31st August 2023 ( attended 4 from 5)
Valbona Sulaj - resigned as parent governor 31st August 2023 ( attended 4 from 5)
Andrew Lawrence – Chair of Governors - Appointed Governor - Resigned as Community Governor 31st August 2023. (attended 5 from 5)
Lee Mclernon - Resigned as Community Governor 16th January 2023 (Attended 0 meeting of 1 in 2022/23)
Sherelle Bushey - Resigned as Community Governor 31st October 2022 (Attended 1 meeting from 1 in 2022/23)
Asima Aslam - Resigned as Parent governor 22nd September 2022 (Attended 2 meetings from 2)
Hana Patel - Resigned as Community Governor 18 May 2022 (21/22 Attended 4 from 5)
Joel Luedtke - Resigned as Community Governor 21 July 2022 (21/22 Attended 3 meetings from 4)
Henry Okwechime - Resigned Community governor 3rd April 2022 (attended 5 meetings from 6)
Hafsa Adan - Resigned. Parent governor. Term of office: 11th October 2018 to 10th October 2022. Relevant business/pecuniary interests at 1st September 2020: School nurse. Attendance of local governing body meeting from September 2020 to date: 4 from 4.
Teuilla Scott - Parent - resigned 3rd February 2022 (started 24/09/2020). Declaration of interest 2020/21 - Wandle Valley school
Leanne Grice - Community Governor - resigned 7th October 2021. Declarations of interest 2020/21 - Arts Council.
Glenn Lillo - Community Governor - resigned 30th September 2021. Declarations of interest 2020/21 - Oasis Academy head and wife employed at Woodside.
