West Grove governors
West Grove governors
School governors have a legal responsibility to promote high standards of educational achievement. Governing bodies have three key roles:
- setting strategic direction
- ensuring accountability
- monitoring and evaluation
The Education Acts give governors key principles, in regulations and guidance. Governors are not involved in the day-to-day management of the school.
You may find this link useful which explains what being a governor involves.
If you wish to contact any governor directly, you can do so via the school email office@westgrove.enfield.sch.uk or you can leave a letter at the office and it will be forwarded on.
Upcoming meetings
Autumn term 2022
Curriculum and resources meetings
- Thursday 20th October at 6.00 pm – Curriculum
- Thursday 20th October at 7.00 pm – Resources
Full governing body meeting
- Thursday 24th November at 6.00 pm
Spring term 2022
Curriculum and resources meetings
- Thursday 26th January at 6.00 pm – Curriculum
- Thursday 26th January at 7.00 pm –Resources
Full governing body meeting
- Thursday 23rd March at 6.00 pm
Summer term 2023
Curriculum and resources meetings
- Thursday 18th May at 6.00 pm – Curriculum
- Thursday 18th May at 7.00 pm – Resources
Full governing body meeting
- Thursday 22nd June at 6.00 pm
Emma Jenkins
Co-opted Governor (Chair of Governors)
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Natasha Matthews
LA Governor (Vice Chair of Governors)
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Nuala McNeely
Co-opted Governor
Read moreNuala McNeely – Co-opted Governor
My name is Nuala McNeely, I recently joined the West Grove governing body as a co-opted governor. I have over 15 years’ experience of governance ranging from staff to Headteacher governor. I have also been fortunate enough to be part of the management committee for an Initial Teacher Training provider, as a headteacher representative and also have experience of undertaking the chair persons’ role for a period of time.
I recently retired from a primary headteacher role having spent over 15 years in various senior leader roles. In my early career I taught in most year groups across the primary school age range of EYFS to Year 6. My experience during my career includes Developing Early Reading, Assessment lead, Lead Designated Safeguarding, SENco, Leading CPD for ECTS and support staff as well as teachers, developing middle leaders, Leading teams and finance.
As part of the West Grove Governance Team I will dedicate my time to ensuring the pupils receive the best education possible. I believe that by continually improving the quality of the teaching and learning experience for our children, we will strive to create an environment where all pupils can achieve their full potential.
Natasha Matthews – LA Governor (Vice Chair of Governors)
I was appointed as the local authority governor for West Grove Primary school in March 2021. My areas of responsibility are: -Anti-bullying; staff and pupil welfare -Assessment in Early Years, KS1 & KS2 I have an extensive background in education and arts leadership for over seventeen years and I have worked in the boroughs of Haringey, Brent, Enfield and internationally in Guangzhou, China.
I am a strong advocate in incorporating arts practices to support and develop the quality of teaching and learning and the confidence and engagement of children in progressing in education and their personal aspirations. I have a Masters in Education (teaching & learning) and in my leadership capacity, I have led on whole school curriculum development and led on whole school English and inclusion.
Presently, I work as an education consultant specialising in curriculum development.
Emma Jenkins – Co-opted Governor
My background is in Primary education. I have been a class teacher of children from Nursery to year 6, assistant head, head of school, Teaching and Learning consultant for a local authority, and am currently teaching on a PGCE course where I am the lead tutor for ‘professional studies’. This covers a range of areas such as assessment, behaviour, curriculum design, mental health and well-being for children, educational theory and meeting the needs of children with SEND and EAL.
I am committed to ensuring the very highest of expectations and provision for every child, in all aspects of their school experience, from pastoral care to academic progress and attainment. I believe this is achieved through excellent teacher development, robust planning and assessment procedures and a creative, inclusive and aspirational curriculum. I am very excited to be part of the development of this great school.
Georgina Eracleous – Staff Governor
My name is Georgina Eracleous, or some of you may know me as Miss Eracleous, the teacher who loves penguins! I joined West Grove in September 2016 as a Reception teacher and have remained in that role ever since. I have a strong passion for teaching, in particular for Early Years. This is where I get to help young children begin their school journey in an environment where they feel safe and secure, but also set the foundations for a love of learning.
Since joining the school, I have always had a keen interest in knowing more about how the school operates behind closed doors. So, when the opportunity presented itself to become a teacher governor at a time where many changes were taking place, I had to become involved.
I feel as if over the years at West Grove I have built firm relationships with pupils, staff and parents. I enjoy working with people and sharing ideas with other professionals to help make our school even greater than it already is.
Tom Yeo – Co-opted Governor
My role includes that of Health and Safety; I keep an eye on fire drills, trip hazards etc. I also enjoy appearing at West Grove in my various alter egos such as Major Tom (a long-lost astronaut) and Tom of Glebe (a Tudor gentleman) It is a privilege to be involved in such a good school, although it is frustrating at the moment because the pandemic makes it impossible to visit the school.
Susan Mehmet – Co-opted Governor
During my teaching career I have been a Governor in two schools. In 2002 I became ICT Adviser for London Borough of Barnet, specialising in Primary and Early Years. Within my position I supported schools in developing ICT plans and vision, providing In-service training for all school staff centrally and within schools. In service training included model animation, storytelling and ICT, Interactive whiteboards, ICT assessment and an ICT framework designed especially for Barnet.
Other areas include supporting individual children with special needs which is a personal interest to provide support and advice when choosing the right technology and approaches to help children. I have been involved in designing an Online Safety scheme of work and Online safety policies and agreements for all London schools through being on the committee at London Grid for Learning. I trained as a Ceop Ambassador, providing staff and parents of Primary schools with Online Safety talks.
Later through redundancy I became self employed as a ICT Consultant. Within this role I have worked right across London in many Primary schools. Also I am a Barefoot Ambassador which is sponsored by BT. This work involves running training for teachers on Computational Thinking and Coding, as part of the Computer Curriculum.
Liz Fish – Associate Governor
I’m Liz Fish, Associate Governor. I have been involved with West Grove since 2009 when my son started here in the reception class followed a year later by my daughter starting nursery.
I have enjoyed being a part of the Friends of West Grove and then a Parent Governor, Vice Chair and Chair of Governors. I am passionate about providing a robust education for all and supporting the growth of all our wonderful children and families. I work locally in retail and also run fully funded upcycling workshops in schools teaching our young people how to campaign for what they believe in.
I have a background in science and business development with my key strength being working collaboratively and encouraging team members to reach their full potential.
Katie McCormack
Parent Governor
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Jennifer Lee
Parent Governor
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Reza Hazemi
Co-opted Governor
Read moreKatie McCormack – Parent Governor
My name is Katie McCormack, and I have a son in Year 3 at West Grove and another in Year 1, as well as twins at a local secondary school.
For Friends of West Grove, I am a year 3 Class Rep. I grew up in the area and attended schools locally before studying design at Middlesex University. I worked in the digital, data, and technology industry as a Project Manager and Delivery Manager. Working for a variety of companies, including the Training and Development Agency for schools.
I am currently caring for my elderly father full-time while studying for a part-time Masters degree in Engineering at the Open University. I am dedicated to learning and ensuring that our school is inclusive to all of our children and families. It is vital to me that the school is strongly located in the community and that our students have a wide range of options open to them. I am currently the link governor concerned with the assessment data for Key Stage 2 pupils, with a special interest in Maths.
Farzinah ‘Zinah’ Parekh – Co-opted Governor
I aspire for all children to be given the tools to be able to be passionate for learning and gaining their true potential whilst at school. In addition, my area of responsibility is Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment, ensuring that all children are safe whilst at school and also ensuring safeguarding measures are in place accordingly to protect children from harm, but also recruitment for all staff at the school be vetted appropriately.
Outside of West Grove, my background is working with children who are in foster care and cannot reside with their birth families for a range of reasons and run safeguarding workshops for another local authority to help educated members of the public accordingly.
Jennifer Lee – Parent Governor
My name is Jenny Lee, and I have been a parent governor since October 2021. I currently have a daughter in year 2 and anticipate her sister joining Reception in September. I am also an active member of Friends of West Grove; you will most likely find me serving popcorn with my husband at the summer fair.
I am a chartered surveyor in commercial property with 18 years’ experience in the private sector specialising in Central London offices, advising both landlords and tenants on achieving best value in their leasing arrangements. More recently, I joined the public sector to manage a significant commercial property investment portfolio. Collaboration and communication continue to be key components in my profession.
As a parent governor, I thoroughly enjoy contributing to the success of West Grove through my expertise both as a parent and professional. I am passionate that the community aspect of the school thrives, and that the children reach their full potential.
