Governing Body of Sydenham School

Our Governors are representatives of the local community, parents, school staff and the Local Education Authority. They bring a range of interests, knowledge and skills to the school and they all work in a voluntary capacity. They have responsibility for overseeing the strategic framework of the school including setting policies, approving the curriculum and overseeing the school budget.

The Governors support the Headteacher and give feedback, recognising and celebrating achievement, identifying where the school is not achieving as well as it could, and providing support and encouragement when exploring ideas for improvement. The Governing Body works as a team with shared responsibilities - Governors never make decisions on their own, nor do they act as individuals.

The Full Governing Body Minutes are available to view on request. Please contact the Clerk to the Governors via the school to arrange this.​

Current Governing Body of Sydenham School

Name Appointed by From To
Emma Wijnberg Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 September 2023

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Patrick Cullen Chair of Governors - Elected by parents 18 February 2023 17 February 2027
Kate Slater-Vance  Vice ChairElected by parents 8 June 2022 7 June 2026
Hugh Dames Elected by parents 23 April 2024 22 April 2028
Jordan Belgrave Appointed by GB/board 3 October 2023 2 October 2027
Lucy Maycock Appointed by GB/board 3 October 2023 2 October 2027
Matthew Wingate Elected by parents 22 February 2023 21 February 2027
Obi James Appointed by GB/board 29 November 2023 28 November 2027
Rebecca Ingram Appointed by GB/board 26 September 2024 25 September 2028
Sarah Haar Elected by school staff 17 January 2023 16 January 2027
Simon Ossai Appointed by GB/board 6 September 2024 5 September 2028
Victoria Wade Appointed by GB/board 3 October 2023 2 October 2027
Volker Kauschel Appointed by GB/board 14 March 2024 13 March 2028
Wing Chow Appointed by GB/board 3 October 2023 2 October 2027

Governor Biographies