Governors
Meet the Chair: Jo Klaces
Term of Office: 23 May 2026
"It has been one of the great pleasures and privileges of my later life to serve on Queensbridge’s Governing Body for the last ten years , the last two as Chair.
Queensbridge is a dynamic and responsive place , alert to the needs of all its students who come from so many different backgrounds and bring their varied experiences, enriching the school on a daily basis. But, in all this liveliness and energy the school brings stability and continuity.
Governors are committed to supporting the provision of a thriving and cohesive learning community which serves the learning needs of pupils and staff, helping and encouraging each and every individual to reach their aspirations and potential. Queensbridge is both safety net and trampoline, catching and nurturing the vulnerable, launching everyone into what we hope is their positive future with the skills to navigate this complex world.
As Governors we work with the school to uphold the core values of kindness, respect for each other and achievement. We meet as a full governing body each term to celebrate, question and to ensure that the strategic vision for the school is being upheld. Each governor also explores different aspects of school life as a link governor attached to a particular department or area, according to experience or inclination .
It is a serious role, as it should be – we are dealing with the future of young people - but it is also exciting, thought provoking, companionable and very supportive."
Committee and special responsibilities:
- Strategy committee member
- Link Governor: Curriculum impact/SEND provision/Governing board training
Our Governors are elected to serve a four-year term. Governors, including the Chair of Governors and the Clerk of Governors, can be contacted at any time through the normal school contact routes.
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Name |
Governor Type |
Term From |
Term To |
Roles |
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Sourour Bensalem Trevelyan |
Parent governor |
20 Jun 2022 |
19 Jun 2026 |
Parents in partnership |
|
Kirsten De Vos |
Parent governor |
08 Oct 2021 |
7 Oct 2025 |
Parents in partnership Careers Link Governor Eco/Sustainability and climate change strategies |
|
Andrew Faux |
Partnership governor |
24 May 2022 |
23 May 2026 |
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|
Dr Birgit Kehrer |
Partnership governor |
13 Mar 2023 |
12 Mar 2027 |
School Food Link Governor |
|
Ms Jo Klaces |
Co-opted governor |
24 May 2022 |
23 May 2026 |
Chair SEND Provision Link Governor Quality of Education & Impact of the curriculum Governor Training and Development |
|
Mr Stephen Lewis |
Parent governor |
11 May 2021 |
10 May 2025 |
Vice Chair Finance Committee Pupil Premium & Personnel Dev link Governor Personnel and Policies |
|
David Masters |
Parent governor |
18 Dec 2019 |
17 Dec 2023 |
Finance Committee |
|
Huy Nguyen |
Staff governor |
14 Nov 2022 |
13 Nov 2026 |
|
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Christopher Radford |
Co-opted governor |
22 Sep 2022 |
21 Sep 2026 |
Arts/Inclusion/Behaviour/Music |
|
Harpinder Singh |
Headteacher |
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Phil Smith |
Local Authority Governor |
11 Jul 2020 |
10 Jul 2024 |
Safeguarding Link Governor Personnel (SCR) |
|
Phil Tompkins |
Co-opted governor |
13 Jan 2022 |
12 Jan 2026 |
Health and Safety & Personal Development / Welfare, well-being and work load Link Governor |
|
Deborah James |
Co-opted governor |
28 September 2023 |
27 September 2027 |
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Daniel Parnell |
Parent governor |
1 December 2022 |
30 November 2026 |
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Sherine El-Menshawy |
Co-opted governor |
25 Jan 2024 |
24 Jan 2028 |
PSHE/RSE/EDI link governor |
Governors Opportunities
Details of Governor Meetings 2023/24
FGB
Thursday 28th Sept 2023
Thursday 25th January 2024
Thursday 25th March 2024
Thursday 6th June 2024
Total: 4
Strategy
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Wednesday 6th December 2023
Wednesday 8th February 2024
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Wednesday 10th July 2024
Total: 5
Finance
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Wednesday 20th December 2023
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Total: 6