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.
Co-opted 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.
Co-opted Governors
- The Reverend Canon Councilor Ann Easter - Vice Chair
- Ms Bozena Dybowska
- Ms Lisa Palmer - Teaching Assistant
- Ms Katarina Krammerova
- Ms Olamide Ogunrinade - Chair
- Ms Rumana Begum
- Ms Salma Begum
- Mr Rizwan Aswat
- Ms Suprima Pillai- Deputy Teacher
- Ms Jo Aylett
- Ms Lisa Jensen (The Education Space)
Governing Body Members
Cllr Ann Easter
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 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.
Ms Lisa Palmer
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
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.
Ms Bozena Dyboska
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
Bozena began her longstanding relationship with the nursery as a parent of three boys. She then became a teacher at the nursery and the special educational needs and inclusion lead. Bozena played a major role in gaining the Inclusion Quality Mark and flagship status for the school. She has now gone on to be the head of an autistic unit in a secondary school. To the role of co-opted governor she brings her expertise in the teaching and learning, achievement and progress of children with SEND as well as all children.
Ms Olamide Ogunrinade
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
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 Chair of Governing Board, she brings her expertise as a Barrister and her experience as a former trustee of a housing charity.
Ms Jo Aylett
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
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.
Ms Suprima Pillai
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
Ms Katarina Krammerova
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 2 meetings: 3
I am a co-opted member of the governing body and I have been living in Newham since 2012 (moved to UK in 2005). I first met the amazing staff of Edith Kerrison Nursery and Children Centre when me and my daughter started visiting the Children Centre when she was just a baby and later attended the Nursery. I cannot praise enough how every staff member has helped me through the years with understanding about my child development, her needs and always listened to my concerns and tried to give me their best advice.
My background is in finance and I would like to help every child achieve their full potential, with strong partnerships between parents, children and school. I am proud to be part of this great team and will continue to contribute as much as I can.
Ms Rumana Begum
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
I am a HR Professional with over 10 years experience. All my educational experience up until University have taken place in Newham. I have a 4 year old son who currently attends the Nursery. I have come to appreciate the importance of sending my son to nursery, to provide him a solid foundation and an inquisitive mind for later on in life. As a mother coupled together with my professional background I am naturally inclined to invest, help and care for people. I will do my utmost best to support and bring out the best in others.
Ms Salma Begum
Declaration of interest: X
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2
Mr Rizwan Aswat
Declaration of interest: X
Attendance at last x meetings: x (New appointment)
Attendances note full G Board attendance.
Meeting attendance last updated after 17th November 2021 full Governing board meeting.
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 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.
Ms Lisa Palmer
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
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.
Ms Bozena Dyboska
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
Bozena began her longstanding relationship with the nursery as a parent of three boys. She then became a teacher at the nursery and the special educational needs and inclusion lead. Bozena played a major role in gaining the Inclusion Quality Mark and flagship status for the school. She has now gone on to be the head of an autistic unit in a secondary school. To the role of co-opted governor she brings her expertise in the teaching and learning, achievement and progress of children with SEND as well as all children.
Ms Olamide Ogunrinade
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
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 Chair of Governing Board, she brings her expertise as a Barrister and her experience as a former trustee of a housing charity.
Ms Jo Aylett
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
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.
Ms Suprima Pillai
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
Ms Katarina Krammerova
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 2 meetings: 3
I am a co-opted member of the governing body and I have been living in Newham since 2012 (moved to UK in 2005). I first met the amazing staff of Edith Kerrison Nursery and Children Centre when me and my daughter started visiting the Children Centre when she was just a baby and later attended the Nursery. I cannot praise enough how every staff member has helped me through the years with understanding about my child development, her needs and always listened to my concerns and tried to give me their best advice.
My background is in finance and I would like to help every child achieve their full potential, with strong partnerships between parents, children and school. I am proud to be part of this great team and will continue to contribute as much as I can.
Ms Rumana Begum
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
I am a HR Professional with over 10 years experience. All my educational experience up until University have taken place in Newham. I have a 4 year old son who currently attends the Nursery. I have come to appreciate the importance of sending my son to nursery, to provide him a solid foundation and an inquisitive mind for later on in life. As a mother coupled together with my professional background I am naturally inclined to invest, help and care for people. I will do my utmost best to support and bring out the best in others.
Ms Salma Begum
Declaration of interest: X
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2
Mr Rizwan Aswat
Declaration of interest: X
Attendance at last x meetings: x (New appointment)
Attendances note full G Board attendance.
Meeting attendance last updated after 17th November 2021 full Governing board meeting.
