List of Governors
Our governing body is made up of the following membersMeet our Governors
Rhys Moffat, Chair of Governors
I joined Welbourne as LA governor in 2017.
I am the lead for a public events company specialising in the education portfolio. I work closely with leading figures in the education sector to develop policy-led exhibitions on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector and those working with them, specialising in finance, governance and leadership.
I have 5 years working in schools as a teacher and head of department in both primary and secondary settings. I am local to the area, and am hopeful that I can contribute to the educational outcomes and well being of the children and staff at Welbourne.
Katie Thomas, Parent Governor
The welfare and future of my child and all children in the community is very important to me in this ever-changing climate. I am hoping to be able to help make a change for their future and enrich them in order for them to achieve their best. I am currently an Office Manager for the National Probation Service in a neighbouring borough, I have previously worked within the hospitality and recruitment industries, internationally, for a period of 15 years. I believe that communication is key and am keen to bring a parent’s view as well as my professional experience working with people to the governing body at Welbourne Primary School.
Pauline Herbert, Co-opted Governor
I first became a community governor, mainly through my role as manager of the after school club on behalf of Haringey Council. Presently I am a staff governor and I still manage the after school club but now on behalf of the school. I have lived in Tottenham for the past thirty years, My two sons attended Welbourne Primary, and I have seen many changes. Over the years I have had the opportunity to have a say in many of the decisions regarding Welbourne Primary School’s future, and I have always put the needs of the children first.
I recently became special educational needs link governor and I am now able to gain a wider insight regarding the children who need a little extra help.
Nick Oshikanlu, Parent Governor
Penny Hobman, Parent Governor
Ashley Hodges, Co-opted Governor
Preety Mohabeer, Staff Governor (Maternity Leave)
Jack McKenna, Interim Staff Governor
Monica Walcott, Co-opted Governor
I decided to become a school governor at Welbourne because I have a keen interest in child development and education generally. I have in the past worked in various nurseries and schools across London although I now work in the legal profession. In addition, I have lived in Tottenham for over 20 years and my son once attended the after-school club at Welbourne so I recall the fun and invaluable service it provided to us and continues to provide to the local community.
Sophia Ropek-Hewson, Co-opted Governor
George Warren, Co-opted Governor
As a local resident of Haringey and a former teacher, the role of Governor at Welbourne Primary School is something that I feel honoured to fulfil. I believe strongly in the idea that every child deserves the best possible education, as well as being nurtured and supported to grow into healthy and well-rounded adults and I am certain that Welbourne provides this for local children. As a Governor, it is important to ensure that Welbourne sticks to this ethos and plays this pivotal role in the lives of its pupils as a local community school.
I taught in a Primary school outside London for a number of years, originally placed there as part of the Teach First Leadership Development Programme. Part of my role there, as well as being a class-room teacher, focused on improving English provision and its cross-curricular links. This was grounded in the belief that opportunities beyond the classroom walls formed an integral part of the curriculum. I also led on creating a curriculum-focused budget that meant money was spent efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the children’s learning above all else. I currently work for the Department for Education in a delivery team focused on the academies policy, which allows for great insight into the role that that the Department plays at a local level.
Ade Adesiyan, Co-opted Governor
Parveen Duggal, Headteacher