Imagine...with all your mind, Believe...with all your heart, Achieve...with all your might.
Our Governing Body
The Governing Body is made up of a number of people who have volunteered to use their skills, time and experience for the benefit of the school.
The Governing Body is made up of:
- Parent Governors - elected by the parents at the school;
- Staff Governors (teachers & support staff);
- The Headteacher
- Co-opted Governors – these governors are appointed by the Governing Body to represent the community that the school serves.
- Local Authority Governors-these governors are suggested by the Local Authority to represent and support the school
Our Governors primary focus is to enable and support the Headteacher in their shared goal of providing the best education possible for the children at Scotts. They do this through meetings of the Governing Body and its committees and the formal and informal visits made to the school when they have an opportunity to talk to the children, staff and Headteacher.
The Governing Body meet on a termly basis to discuss current issues and future plans; it considers the work of the committees and receives recommendations. The Finance committee also meet on a termly basis and have the opportunity to discuss and consider ideas, proposals and plans to enhance and improve the school.
If you have any questions for the Governing Body the Chair of Governors (Mrs Tracey Walker) can be contacted by email: twalker.311@lgflmail.org
Chair of Governors
My name is Tracey Walker and I have been associated with Scotts Primary school for 35 years. Firstly as a parent and chair of the Friends of Scotts Association (FOSA), then as the School Business Manager for the last 21 years. I was also a staff governor for 12 of those years.
During this time I have witnessed first hand the extreme dedication and commitment of the staff to the development and well being of every child that has passed through the school. All children are given outstanding opportunities, support and time to enable them to achieve their full potential in a safe and happy environment.
I am very much looking forward to continuing my journey with Scotts by supporting the school in which ever way I can as a governor.
Local Authority Governor
Resources committee
Safeguarding governor, including filtering and monitoring
My name is Tony Bonham and as a local Havering resident and an employee of one of the partners of Governors for Schools, I am delighted to have the opportunity to be a member of the Scotts Primary School, governing team. By being a school governor, this allows me to give something back to the local community, at the same time I can learn more about the Education system and apply the skills which I have acquired from having a 30 year career in Banking services, to help support the wellbeing of the school.
I look forward to working with both parents and teachers, to assist in maintaining and enhancing the high standards which are currently being achieved by Scotts, whilst delivering a feasible and well-rounded school curriculum, in a welcoming environment, thereby ensuring that each pupil has the opportunity to be the best they can be.
Co-opted Governor
Teaching and Learning committee
Inclusion Governor
My name is Lindsey Griffin. I am a retired teacher and I taught for twenty-one years at Scotts. I look forward to working with the school to maintain its very high standards whilst continuing to support and care for both pupils and staff. I hope it will remain family orientated school offering a broad and varied curriculum, offering children exciting opportunities and encouraging them to become active, confident members of society.
Co-opted Governor
Teaching and Learning committee
My name is Brendan Isaac; I am a parent of a child in Reception so excited to be the beginning of the journey as a member of the Scotts community.
Co-opted Governor
Teaching and Learning committee
I have lived in Hornchurch since 2014 which is when I was first introduced to Scotts. I have visited regularly through the years for assemblies as well as having the privilege of welcoming the whole school community to St Andrew's for your annual Christmas Concert.
My hope, as a priest in the church, is that I am able to serve the community in which I live so I was thrilled to be asked to be a Governor during this year. That said it is quite a daunting task, as we, the Board of Governors, seek to work alongside the school on helping to continue to deliver the outstanding education that Scotts is known for. I will do my utmost to fulfil this role and I look forward to meeting or catching up with you at school in due course.
Parent Governor
Resources committee
Hi, my name is Chinmay Pandit. We moved in this area a few years ago so that our son starts his primary education from a school with excellent track record.
I work as an Engineering Consultant for a Car Manufacturing company based in Essex. I have worked in number of Business & Project Management Teams over the years. When I was at the University doing master’s degree, I have carried out multiple roles working with Students’ Union to help/ support students. I always try my best to help people/ community using my knowledge & experience over the years.
Other than work, I enjoy Photography, Cricket and collecting modern British coins.
Parent Governor
Resources committee
Hi, my name is Russell Winston. I have lived in Hornchurch my whole life and have 2 children at the school in years 3 and 6. In my professional career I started life as an accountant/auditor, moving on through a job doing data analysis and report writing before my current role in banking doing large corporate loans that I have done across 3 banks for almost 18 years, basically anything involving numbers and a spreadsheet.
In my life outside work, I have been in scouting my whole life including various leader roles and have been the Treasurer for FoSA since January 2019.
In my free time I like watching films, gaming and also watching any sports as long as there’s someone to support. My favourites being F1, cycling and football.
