Our Governors – Raglan Primary School

The Governing Body

What is our role?

The Governing Body at Raglan has three key responsibilities:

To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
To hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent

Please use this link to see the write-up of our Governor visit in November 2023.

Please use this link for the Mosaic Governance Page

What do we do?

Agree the aims, objectives and values of the school
Agree, monitor and evaluate policies, targets and priorities relating to the aims, purposes and practices of the school
Influence and approve the School Development (Improvement) Plan
Approve and monitor the allocation and expenditure of the school budget
Ensure the National Curriculum is being followed and that there is sufficient staff to teach it
Monitor and review the pupils’ progress, ensuring individual pupils’ needs are met, including any additional needs
Give parents and other interested local people information about the school
Establish positive links with the local business and wider communities

How do we do it?

As well as the Full Governing Body meeting at least once per term, Governors meet in formal committees and more informal working groups to drive improvement and ensure stability and compliance. The Achievement and Curriculum Committee and the Finance and Compliance Committee meet regularly every half term, while working groups are assembled to address specific issues or areas of requirement. Governors can regularly be found in the classroom with individual Governors linked to specific years groups or roles within the school. Governors also engage with the wider school community by attending many of the events that take place during the course of the year.

Community Local Governors

Role: Chair of Governors Raglan
Appointed: 22^nd November 2016, reappointed – term ends November 2028

James holds a first-class (BSc) honours degree in Mathematics with an additional diploma in professional studies from Loughborough University and he completed his PGCE in secondary education at the Institute of Education. James is a Mathematics teacher at Dulwich College where he has taught for the last 10 years. He has previously held positions of responsibility including Head of Year and Visiting Tutor in one of the boarding houses. James is currently the Deputy Head of Middle School which is a role that includes pastoral and academic care including support for students from a wellbeing and safeguarding perspective. As well as this, James is the Head of Basketball at the College and coaches the school team. He also still enjoys playing the sport himself for a local club.

Role: EDI Link Governor

Re-Appointed: 4th February 2024, 4-year term

Jake is a father of two girls and lives locally to Raglan Primary. He is a civil servant at the Department for Education, where he has worked since March 2019. There he has led work on policy areas including elective home education, safeguarding in out-of-school settings, integration including tackling hate in schools, and Prevent/counter-extremism in education. Prior to this he managed Prevent education programme and projects across two London local authorities. Other previous relevant work experience includes working in community engagement and HR. Jake enjoys spending time with his family, walking, music and supporting Liverpool FC.

Dr. Tosin Bowen-Wright

Role: Safeguarding/Online SafetyPupil Premium /Web Filtering Governor
Elected: 7th October 2023, 4-year term

Tosin is a mum of two, with one child currently at Raglan. In her professional life she is a Clinical Child Psychologist, working with children and families both in child and adolescent mental health settings as well as in the Family Court arena.

As a parent and professional she values the role of community and relationships in empowering and building children’s confidence. She is hoping to be part of the process of further developing Raglan Primary school as an environment and community that enables all children to achieve their potential.

Role: Finance

Mr. Tolu Fasanya
Appointed: 25th January 2025, 4 year term

Tolu Fasanya is a father of one and has a niece that attends Raglan. He is keen to contribute to the governance and continued success of the school. He is a Certified Internal Auditor with 8+ years of experience in the financial services industry. Currently a VP at Citi, he has held positions at Wells Fargo and SMBCE. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from ICHEC Brussels Management School. In his spare time, Tolu enjoys spending time with his family, oil painting and hiking.

Mr. Elliot Letts

Role: Community
Appointed: 18th March 2025, 4 year term

Elliot is a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 10+ years of experience within the legal industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Kent University and a Graduate Diploma in Law from City University.

Currently an International Trade and Regulatory Compliance Associate at Steptoe LLP, Elliot also holds the position of a Mental Health First Aider, and is an avid advocate of mentoring within the legal profession. He is keen to give back and help shape the experiences of young students within the community. In his spare time, Elliot enjoys spending time with his family, going to the gym, and playing football.

Elected Parent Governors

Role: SEN Governor
Elected: 23 June 2022, 4-year term

Jo Reed is an NHS doctor working locally as a Community Paediatrician. She has an interest in safeguarding and public health.

She has two children currently attending Raglan Primary School and has enjoyed being part of the Raglan Community for the last 5 years. She is committed to improving outcomes for all children. In her spare time she enjoys cycling, yoga and gardening.

Role: Parent Governor
Elected: 23 January 2024, 4-year term

Kirby is mum of two boys, one of which is currently at Raglan. Professionally, she is Head of Key Stage 4, Senior Middle Leader and Staff Governor at a Bromley Secondary School. Kirby has worked in education for over 15 years and holds a passion for the promotion of Student Wellbeing.

In her spare time, Kirby enjoys reading and creative writing, running, skiing and getting together with the other Raglan parents.

Staff Governors

Matt De Freitas
Roles: Headteacher, Finance and Compliance Committee
Appointed: 1st September 2022

Liam Farmer
Elected: Term started 01.10.2024 until 30.9.2028

More information to follow…

Molly Goulds
Elected: July 2022, 4-year term

Molly began teaching in 2011 and has worked across KS1 and KS2. Since joining Raglan in 2017, she has been based in KS1, teaching in both Year 1 and 2. “I am very proud to work at Raglan and I am looking forward to working with the governing body to ensure all the children achieve their very best during their time here.”

RAGLAN PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

LOCAL GOVERNING BODY STRUCTURE

Headteacher: 1

Elected by the staff body: 2

Elected parents of pupils attending the school: 2

Community governors: 5

Chair of the Raglan Primary Local Governing Body: James Faiers chair@raglan.bromley.sch.uk

Name	Category	Attendance	Appointment Date	Term of office expiry date	Appointed by
Tosin Bowen-Wright	Community	6 out of a possible 6	7/10/2023	6/10/2027	LGB
Jake Butterworth	Community	2 out of a possible 6	4/2/2024	3/2/2028	LGB
Kirby Elliott-Wilson	Parent	5 out of a possible 6	23/1/2024	22/1/2028	Parents
Matt De Freitas	Headteacher	6 out of a possible 6	31/8/2022	–	–
James Faiers (Chair)	Community	5 out of a possible 6	17/11/2024	16/11/2028	LGB
Liam Farmer	Staff	4 out of a possible 4	1/10/2024	30/9/2028	Staff
Tolu Fasanya	Community	3 out of a possible 6	26/1/2025	25/1/2029	LGB
Molly Goulds	Staff	6 out of a possible 6	14/7/2022	13/7/2026	Staff
Elliot Letts	Community	1 out of a possible 1	18/3/2025	17/3/2029	LGB
Johanna Reed	Parent	6 out of a possible 6	23/6/2022	22/6/2026	Parents

Governors who have left the LGB but served in the last twelve months

Name	Category	Appointed by	Start of Term of Office	Resigned	LGB attendance
Scott George	Community	LGB	29/9/2021	22/7/2024	4 out of a possible 6
Martin Hunter	Staff	Staff	1/10/2020	31/9/2024	5 out of a possible 6

Raglan Governors Register of Interests Declarations 2024/2025

Personnel Involved in Governance

Name	Position	Name of Business or Organisation	Nature of Business	Nature of Interest	Immediate / close family declarations	Date declaration made
Tosin Bowen-Wright	Community Governor	NHS	Health		1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	11/10/2024
Jake Butterworth	Community Governor	Department for Education	HM Government			20/11/2024
Matt De Freitas	Head Teacher	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education			11/10/2024
Kirby Elliott-Wilson	Parent Governor	Bullers Wood School for Boys	Education		1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	20/11/2024
James Faiers	Chair of Governors	Dulwich College	Education		1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	1/10/2024
Liam Farmer	Staff Governor	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education	Employed by a Mosaic school	1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	1/10/2024
Tolu Fasanya	Community Governor	Citi	Finance			1/10/2024
Molly Goulds	Staff Governor	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education	Employed by a Mosaic school		1/10/2024
Elliot Letts	Community Governor	Steptoe International (UK) LLP	Law			3/2/2025
Johanna Reed	Parent Governor	Healthcare – Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust	NHS		1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	1/10/2024

Senior Staff

Name	Position	Name of Business or Organisation	Nature of Business	Nature of Interest	Immediate / close family declarations	Date declaration made
Emily Ingrey	SLT/Class Teacher	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education			17/10/2024
Danielle Mead	Deputy Headteacher	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education		1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	4/11/2024
Sally Palmer-Ralph	Office Administrator	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education			11/10/2024
Emma Prescott	Premises Manager	Raglan Primary, part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust	Education			11/10/2024

Please click here for Raglan’s Supplementary Funding Agreement

How to Contact Us?

Queries about the management of Raglan and the progress of any individual child should initially be directed to the Headteacher. If you would like more information about the Governing Body or are interested in becoming a governor or would like to get in touch please email chair@raglan.bromley.sch.uk or please write to the Chair of Governors care of the school office.

The Governing Body

What is our role?

What do we do?

How do we do it?

Community Local Governors

James Faiers

Jake Butterworth

Dr. Tosin Bowen-Wright

Tolu Fasanya

Elliot Letts

Elected Parent Governors

Dr. Johanna Reed

Kirby Elliott-Wilson

Staff Governors

Matt De Freitas

Liam Farmer

Molly Goulds

RAGLAN PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

Governors who have left the LGB but served in the last twelve months

Raglan Governors Register of Interests Declarations 2024/2025

Senior Staff

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