Our Governors
"Governors assure themselves that leaders’ work to improve the school is making a positive difference for all pupils." Ofsted Nov 2022
"Governors make regular checks to assure themselves that the arrangements for safeguarding are robust." Ofsted Nov 2022
Who are your Governors and what do they do?
The Local Governing Committee (LGC) at Staples Road Primary School comprises of parents, staff and members of the community. We have volunteered to support the whole School Community through monitoring and evaluating the strategic direction of the School and the provision for our children and in being a 'critical friend' to all staff. See the document 'What does a Governing Body do?' below for more details.
You can contact the LGC via the School Office or the Chair directly at chairofgovernors@whitebridge.efspt.org.
Your Governors are:
Stephen Williams - Trust Governor & Chair of LGC
Anthony Makins - Trust Governor
Caroline Perham - Parent Governor
David Roderick - Trust Governor
Stefania Sidoli - Trust Governor
Vacancies - Trust Governors x 2
Vacancies - Parent Governors x 2
Staff Governors: Nick Mallender and Claire Stephenson
Clerk to the Governors Katie Toms
Marwan - I have worked in schools since 1997, starting out as an economics teacher in Guildford, before moving to London. In 2010 I moved to Bancroft’s School to become Deputy Head before moving in 2017 to become Executive Principal of Astrum Education, setting up Kensington Park School. I have recently moved to be Director of Education at Acumen Education and continue to live in Loughton.
Caroline - I have a background in PR & Communications, with a career spanning agency, in-house and consulting. I was appointed as a Parent Governor in November 2023. I am passionate about education and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. I have a child in Y2, with another joining Reception in September. I am enthusiastic about Staples Road - we have an incredible school community and I am proud to be part of it.
Staples Road Primary School Local Governing Body
Governors’ Details and the Register of Interests
Staples Road Primary School joined the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust from 1 September 2018
Local Governing Body Constitution since 23 September 2018 comprises of:
Parent Governors x 3; Trust Appointed Governors x 6; Staff Governor x 1; Headteacher, ex-officio