Governors
Who are school governors and what do they do?
School governors form the largest volunteer group in the United Kingdom. They come from every walk of life but have one thing in common: they want to make a difference to children’s education. Governing boards are the strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school and academy. They play a vital role in ensuring the best possible education for every child by creating robust accountability for school leaders. Every board has three core strategic functions as identified by the Department for Education (DfE)’s Governance Handbook:
- ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of its staff
- overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. In academies, trust board members are also directors of the company and trustees of the charitable trust. The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation and management of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the governing board.
Bob Stevenson is the Chair of Governors and can be contacted by emailing admin@manorfield.towerhamlets.sch.uk or by contacting the school.
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Bob StevensonChair of Governors, Co-Opted Governor
Bob Stevenson
Chair of Governors, Co-Opted Governor
Favourite thing about Manorfield: it's diversity and its sense of limitless potential. OK that's two things!
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being curious and active.
Favourite children's book: As a boy it was probably the Sword in the Stone. Later, as a parent my favourite became Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. -
Dobir HussainParent Governor
Dobir Hussain
Parent Governor
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Rob SmithCo-Opted Governor, Community & Partnerships
Rob Smith
Co-Opted Governor, Community & Partnerships
Favourite thing about Manorfield: My favourite thing about Manorfield is the creativity that runs throughout everything we do. I'm constantly amazed how Manorfield children rise to any challenge.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Â Outside of school I love see children stretching their ideas and imaginations - be it in art, music or drama, or just in their conversations or play.
Favourite children's book: My favourite children's book is a tough one - I'm surrounded by brilliant children's books and amazing authors every day (I work at the Ministry of Stories, a Children's creative writing centre in Hackney!). But if I had to choose... Roald Dhal, The BFG. -
Freda WellsCo-opted Governor
Freda Wells
Co-opted Governor
Favourite thing about Manorfield: Still to come
What I like to see children doing out of school: Still to come.
Favourite children's book: Still to come. -
Cath SmithCo-Opted Governor, Standards/Transition
Cath Smith
Co-Opted Governor, Standards/Transition
Favourite thing about Manorfield: Still to come
What I like to see children doing out of school: Still to come.
Favourite children's book: Still to come. -
Nicole SaundersStaff Governor
Nicole Saunders
Staff Governor
Favourite thing about Manorfield: The outdoor space which we can use in a wide variety of subjects
What I like to see children doing out of school: exploring a range of different sports and activities
Favourite children's book: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis,
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Clenses WiteleCo-Opted Governor
Clenses Witele
Co-Opted Governor
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Rebecca AbrahamsHeadteacher Governor
Rebecca Abrahams
Headteacher Governor
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Emma JayneCo-Opted Governor
Emma Jayne
Co-Opted Governor
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Marisa BokshParent Governor
Marisa Boksh
Parent Governor
Governors Membership
constitution manorfieldprimary.pdf
Declaration of interest
declarations manorfield primary school.pdf
Governing body structure
Our Full Governing Body is structured in line with our Instrument of Government to consist of:
- Seven co-opted governors
- One headteacher
- One Local Authority governor
- Two parent governors
- One staff governor
With a total of 12 governors.
Our Chair of Governors is Bob Stevenson
We operate two main sub committees.
- Standards Committee - click here for the Terms of Reference for this committee
o Chair of Standards Committee is Rob Smith
- Finance and Resources Committee – click here for the Terms of Reference for this committee
o Chair of Finance and Resources Committee is Bob Stevenson
The structure, responsibilities and roles within the governing body are outlined in this DFE document.