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.

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, EDI Link Governor
Appointed: 22^nd November 2016, reappointed 17th November 2020 4-year term

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.

Roles: Vice Chair Raglan and CSAT Board of Trustees
Appointed: 19th September 2017, re-elected 29th September 2021, 4 year term

Scott is a sound designer, computer programmer and technology specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry. Scott’s began his life in Australia and he has since brought his skills to almost every continent in the world. Scott has two daughters at Raglan and is passionate that all children receive the best education available. Scott is an avid DIY enthusiast and enjoys his cricket but still cannot bring himself to support England during the Ashes.

Role: EDI Link Governor

Appointed: 4th February 2024, 4-year term

I have been a co-opted governor at Oxford Gardens Primary School in North Kensington since February 2018. I sit on the personnel and pay committees and am the leadership LINK governor. I have really enjoyed being part of primary school governance, however I would like to take on a role that is a bit more local as I live in the Bromley area.

From March 2019 I have worked at the Department for Education where I lead on the delivery and communication of all aspects of Prevent for the HE/FE sectors in London. Prior to this I worked for three-and-a-half years at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham where I managed the Prevent education programme and projects streams. Other previous relevant work experience include working in community engagement for a West London local authority and working in HR for a Kent local authority.

Dr. Tosin Bowen-Wright

Role: Safeguarding/Online Safety/SEND/Pupil 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: 26th January 2021, 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.

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

Martin Hunter
Elected: 1 October 2020, 4-year term

Martin has taught across all 3 key stages in the last 7 years at Raglan. Over this time, Martin has gained a great understanding of the school and its vision. ‘Serving as a governor, will enable me to work alongside fellow governors to help to make a difference to the children we have now and the children in the years to come”.

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 (Updated October 2023)

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

Governor Name	Category of Governor	Appointed by	Start/End Term of Office	LGB attendance 2022/23	Role
Tosin Bowen-Wright	Community	GB	7/10/2023 – 6/10/2027	5 out of a possible 6	SEND/PP Link Governor Safeguarding and Online Safety incl. Web Filtering
Jake Butterworth	Community	GB	4/2/2024 – 3/2/2028	6 out of a possible 6	EDI Governor
Molly Goulds	Staff	Staff	14/7/22 – 13/7/2026	6 out of a possible 6	–
James Faiers	Community	GB	17/11/2020 – 16/11/2024	6 out of a possible 6	Chair of Governors Curriculum Link Governor
Tolu Fasanya	Community	GB	30/1/2021 – 29/1/2025	2 out of a possible 6	Finance Link Governor
Scott George	Community	GB	29/9/2021 – 28/9/2025	6 out of a possible 6	Trust Link Governor
Matt De Freitas	Headteacher	N/A	31/8/2022	6 of a possible 6	–
Johanna Reed	Parent	Parents	23/6/22 – 22/6/26	6 of a possible 6	EYFS/SEN Link Governor
Martin Hunter	Staff	Staff	1/10/2020 – 30/9/2024	5 out of a possible 6	–
Kirby Elliott-Wilson	Parent	Parents	23/1/2024 – 22/1/2028	1 out of a possible 2

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

Governor Name	Category of Governor	Appointed by	Start of Term of Office	Resigned	LGB attendance
Helena Smith	Community	GB	26/2/2019	25/2/2023	6 out of a possible 6
Joyce Parker-Sarioglu	Community	GB	15/11/2020	6/11/2023	2 out of a possible 6

Raglan Governors Register of Interests Declarations 2022/2023 – last updated January 2024

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			Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body	Two children who attend Raglan Primary School	6/10/2023
Jake Butterworth	Community Governor	Department for Education	HM Government	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body	None	3/10/2023
Matt De Freitas	Head Teacher	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body	None	3/10/2023
James Faiers	Chair of Governors	Dulwich College	Education	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body	None	3/10/2023
Tolu Fasanya	Community Governor	Citi	Finance	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body	None	3/10/2023
Scott George	Community Governor and Connect Trustee Vice Chair of Governors	Autograph Sound Recording	Sound Engineering	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body Trustee, CSAT	None	3/10/2023
Molly Goulds	Staff Governor	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body Employed by a Connect school	None	3/10/2023
Martin Hunter	Staff Governor and Acting Deputy Headteacher	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body Employed by a Connect school	None	3/10/2023
Johanna Reed	Parent Governor	NHS, GSTT and Kings College	NHS	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body RCPCH Child Protecting Standing Committee Member	None	3/10/2023
Kirby Elliott-Wilson	Parent Governor	Babington House School	Education	Trustee of Raglan Voluntary Fund as part of my role on the Raglan Governing Body	1 child who attends Raglan Primary School	25/01/2024

Senior Staff

Name	Position	Name of Business or Organisation	Nature of Business	Nature of Interest	Immediate / close family declarations	Date declaration made

Danielle Mead	Deputy Headteacher	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	None	Daughter attends Raglan Nursery	20/04/2023
Emily Ingrey	Acting Deputy Headteacher	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	None	None	3/10/2023
Sally Palmer-Ralph	Office Administrator	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	None	None	5/10/2023
Emma Prescott	Premises Manager	Raglan Primary, part of Connect Schools Academy Trust	Education	None	None	5/10/2023

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

Scott George

Jake Butterworth

Dr. Tosin Bowen-Wright

Tolu Fasanya

Elected Parent Governors

Dr. Johanna Reed

Kirby Elliott-Wilson

Staff Governors

Matt De Freitas

Martin Hunter

Molly Goulds

RAGLAN PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCAL GOVERNING BODY (Updated October 2023)

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

Raglan Governors Register of Interests Declarations 2022/2023 – last updated January 2024

Senior Staff

How to Contact Us?