Our Governing Board
The school has a group of governors which help make decisions about the school. They are responsible for providing confident, strategic leadership and for creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for educational and financial performance.
Their photographs can be found on notice boards in the school and children's centre. The Governing Board includes parent representatives elected by parents at the school. Below you can read governor personal statements about their background and interest in Edith Kerrison.
Local Authority Governors
Their photographs can be found on notice boards in the school and children's centre. The Governing Board includes parent representatives elected by parents at the school. Below you can read governor personal statements about their background and interest in Edith Kerrison.
Local Authority Governors
- Bryan Collier MBE
- George Stone - Chair
- The Reverend Canon Councillor Ann Easter - Vice Chair
- Bozena Dybowska
- Lisa Palmer - Teaching Assistant
- Vicky Nduka
- Fahya Badi
- Olamide Ogunrinade
- Suprima Pillai- Deputy Teacher
- Jo Aylett
Governing Body Members
George Stone
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
Prior to retirement, I was employed in local government for 30 years in a senior management post. I am involved in a local scout group (33 years). I have been a school governor for 28 years, starting when my daughter was in the nursery. I have been Chair of Governors since 2010. I have seen many changes in recent years and watched the nursery and children's centre grow in many areas, including the rate of progress and levels of achievement. I hope to continue in this role during the years ahead.
Ann Easter
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 3
The Reverend Canon Ann Easter was born and brought up in the London borough of Newham and has lived and worked in the east end of London ever since. As one of the first women to be ordained priest in the Church of England, Ann has ministered in various parishes, served as the first female Area Dean of the diocese. was made a Canon of Chelmsford Cathedral in 2000 and a Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen in 2007. Part of Ann's ministry has been in the charitable sector where she was Director of Newham crossroads Care Attendant Scheme and Chief Executive of The Renewal Programme, she now works in the parish of East Ham. Ann is also a local Councillor.
Ann can often be heard on BBC Radio 2 doing Pause for Thought on the Chris Evans Show and recently served as a an expert on Big Brother's Bit On The Side. Ann loves music, especially music hall, and she sometimes plays the piano with great enthusiasm. if not much accuracy. Ann is a proud grandmother.
Bryan Collier
Declaration of interest: LBN employee as elected member.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
I am a Councillor and have been part of the school since 1984, holding both Chair and Vice Chair. My son and grandson both attended and enjoyed a wonderful start in their education. As part of a parents' action group, I stopped the then Council from closing and pulling down the school. I am fully committed to the education of children from all groups in our community and their family involvement.
Lisa Palmer
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
I am a mum of two children. Both have thrived since attending the Nursery. I have been a governor since 2015. I am proud to continue to be part of a great team ; one that is determined to get the best outcomes for our children.
Vicky Nduka
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings : 4
I have three children and have benefited immensely from the services of the children's centre and the nursery school over the last six years. Being a Governor is my opportunity to help ensure that such a fantastic provision continues to be available for other children and families.
Fahya Badi
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 3
I am a mum of three children, the youngest one is attending Edith Kerrison. I am pleased to be a part of the helpful team that leads the school. Being a parent governor gives me the opportunity to learn more about children and allows me to support the school as much as possible
Bozena Dyboska
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
Olamide Ogunrinade
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 1 meetings: 1 (New appointment)
Olamide was born and bred in Newham. She can attest to the changes that have occurred at Edith Kerrison Nursery School through her lived experience as a former student in the early 80's and the mother of a 3 year old girl who currently attends the school. To the role of Governor, she brings her expertise as a Barrister and her experience as a former trustee of a housing charity.
Jo Aylett
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
I have been the Head Teacher of the school and children's centre since September 2017 and provide information to the Governors about strategic direction and effectiveness. Although I was born and raised in another part of the country, I have spent the whole of my teaching career in Newham.
I fell in love with the vibrancy of the borough during my teaching practice through the Urban Learning Foundation as a student and have remained ever since. I believe the child is at the heart of everything we do.
Attendances note full G Board attendance.
Meeting attendance last updated after 20th November 2019 full Governing board meeting.
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
Prior to retirement, I was employed in local government for 30 years in a senior management post. I am involved in a local scout group (33 years). I have been a school governor for 28 years, starting when my daughter was in the nursery. I have been Chair of Governors since 2010. I have seen many changes in recent years and watched the nursery and children's centre grow in many areas, including the rate of progress and levels of achievement. I hope to continue in this role during the years ahead.
Ann Easter
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 3
The Reverend Canon Ann Easter was born and brought up in the London borough of Newham and has lived and worked in the east end of London ever since. As one of the first women to be ordained priest in the Church of England, Ann has ministered in various parishes, served as the first female Area Dean of the diocese. was made a Canon of Chelmsford Cathedral in 2000 and a Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen in 2007. Part of Ann's ministry has been in the charitable sector where she was Director of Newham crossroads Care Attendant Scheme and Chief Executive of The Renewal Programme, she now works in the parish of East Ham. Ann is also a local Councillor.
Ann can often be heard on BBC Radio 2 doing Pause for Thought on the Chris Evans Show and recently served as a an expert on Big Brother's Bit On The Side. Ann loves music, especially music hall, and she sometimes plays the piano with great enthusiasm. if not much accuracy. Ann is a proud grandmother.
Bryan Collier
Declaration of interest: LBN employee as elected member.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
I am a Councillor and have been part of the school since 1984, holding both Chair and Vice Chair. My son and grandson both attended and enjoyed a wonderful start in their education. As part of a parents' action group, I stopped the then Council from closing and pulling down the school. I am fully committed to the education of children from all groups in our community and their family involvement.
Lisa Palmer
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
I am a mum of two children. Both have thrived since attending the Nursery. I have been a governor since 2015. I am proud to continue to be part of a great team ; one that is determined to get the best outcomes for our children.
Vicky Nduka
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings : 4
I have three children and have benefited immensely from the services of the children's centre and the nursery school over the last six years. Being a Governor is my opportunity to help ensure that such a fantastic provision continues to be available for other children and families.
Fahya Badi
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 3
I am a mum of three children, the youngest one is attending Edith Kerrison. I am pleased to be a part of the helpful team that leads the school. Being a parent governor gives me the opportunity to learn more about children and allows me to support the school as much as possible
Bozena Dyboska
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
Olamide Ogunrinade
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 1 meetings: 1 (New appointment)
Olamide was born and bred in Newham. She can attest to the changes that have occurred at Edith Kerrison Nursery School through her lived experience as a former student in the early 80's and the mother of a 3 year old girl who currently attends the school. To the role of Governor, she brings her expertise as a Barrister and her experience as a former trustee of a housing charity.
Jo Aylett
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 4 meetings: 4
I have been the Head Teacher of the school and children's centre since September 2017 and provide information to the Governors about strategic direction and effectiveness. Although I was born and raised in another part of the country, I have spent the whole of my teaching career in Newham.
I fell in love with the vibrancy of the borough during my teaching practice through the Urban Learning Foundation as a student and have remained ever since. I believe the child is at the heart of everything we do.
Attendances note full G Board attendance.
Meeting attendance last updated after 20th November 2019 full Governing board meeting.
