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Chair of Governors: Scott Richards

The school Governing Body consists of Local Authority, Community, staff and Parent Governors.  Our Parent Governors are elected by parents and serve a term of four years.  Any vacancies that arise are filled by election as rapidly as possible to ensure that parents always have full representation on the Governing Body.

 In compliance with EFA guidelines regarding the disclosure of Business interests, below is a table outlining Governors Pecuniary Interests:

Governor Profiles

Joanne Fennelly – Headteacher

As Headteacher at Simon de Senlis, it is part of my job to be a Governor at the school.  The Governing body are here to support and challenge the school and make sure that we are doing all the things required by law, as well as everything we can to improve learning and experiences for children.  We are fortunate to have a strong and supportive Governing Body who have a range of skills and experience which bring value to our school.  They are very good at asking the right questions and are always challenging us to do better for our children.  I love being Headteacher at Simon de Senlis and am excited to lead a school with so many talented and hardworking staff and children.

Scott Richards – Community Governor & Chair of Governors

I have been a Community Governor at Simon De Senlis for about eight years and have undertook numerous different roles in that time.  I am currently the chair of governors, a role which I have had for the last year.  I originally joined the board of governors to aid and fulfil the role of the health and safety governor, a role which I still hold, and I have developed from there.  Being a governor is one of the community roles I undertake outside of my day job and is one that I have found significant personal benefit and reward from.  Being a parent I have no spare time but if such an opportunity should arise I would have no doubt that it would be filled with DIY.

Indy Shokar - Parent Governor

I have lived in the area for over 15 years, with my eldest son joining SdS in 2015 and my youngest hoping to join in 2018.  I run a town planning consultancy business which specialises in obtaining planning consents for schools across the UK; basically helping schools to realise the full development and operational potential of their campuses.  I wish to apply this background knowledge and skill set within a Governor position to assist SdS in its continued success, to support and challenge the amazing staff, and ensuring an environment where all children achieve their full potential.  I've been voluntarily helping the school with its after school football club since September 2016 and elected Parent Governor in September 2017.  Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit, playing the guitar and keeping my juniors out of trouble.

Nigel Prescott - Community Governor

Rachel Rosevear - Staff Governor