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 |
Not recorded |
Patrick Cullen | Chair of Governors - Elected by parents | 18 February 2023 | 17 February 2027 |
Kate Slater-Vance | Vice Chair - Elected 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
- Pat Cullen
- Jordan Belgrave
- Obi James
- Kate Slater-Vance
- Simon Ossai
- Rebecca Ingram
- Victoria Wade
- Lucy Maycock
- Matt Wingate
- Hugh Dames
- Gugu Hlophe
- Volker Kauschel
- Wing Chow
- Sarah Haar