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 Governor
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 Governor
- Mr Bryan Collier
- The Reverend Canon Councilor Ann Easter - Vice Chair
- Ms Bozena Dybowska
- Ms Katarina Krammerova
- Ms Olamide Ogunrinade - Chair
- Mr Rizwan Aswat
- Ms Syeda Hussain
- TBA
- Ms Jo Aylett
- Ms Dorothea Schulz (The Education Space)
Governing Body Members
Cllr Ann Easter
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
Ann Easter was born and brought up in the London Borough of Newham; she is a priest in the Church of England, a Canon of Chelmsford Cathedral and a former Chaplain to HM the Queen.
Ann contributes to various television and radio programmes including This is the Day, Pause for Thought, Sunday Worship and the Daily Service (on BBC Radio 4) – and was the moral and spiritual adviser to Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.
Ann is an elected member of Newham Council and is Commissioner for InterFaith Dialogue for the borough.
Ann is a proud mother and grandmother and, when she gets the time, loves reading and all types of music, except modern jazz.
Mr Bryan Collier
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2 (Reappointment)
I have been part of our school since 1984, holding chair and vice chair, my son and grandson have both attended and enjoyed a wonderful start in education.
As part of a parents action group, stopped the then Council from closing and pulling down the school.
I am fully committed to education of children from all groups of community and there family involvement.
Children are our future and Edith Kerrison gives the best and I am pleased to be part of that.
Ms Bozena Dyboska
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 1
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 Katarina Krammerova
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2
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.
Mr Rizwan Aswat
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2
Rizwan was born in Hackney, and has been a city dweller for all of his life. The proud father of 2 children (one of which attends the nursery), he is deeply interested in the education of the next generation, and the services we provide to support them.
Having a broad working background ranging from Nursery Nurse to owning a local sustainable furniture manufacturing company, he hopes to bring his wide range of experience to the role and give back to our wonderful nursery and borough.
Ms Syeda Hussain
Declaration of interest:
Attendance at last x meetings: x (new appointment)
Teaching was all I wanted to do and all I've known. I went straight into my PGCE after completing my mathematics degree. I have been a teacher for 7 years until I became a mum of two - both of whom attend Edith kerrison nursery school. My love for children and passion for mathematics drove me to pursue teaching mathematics at secondary level. I was born in Newham and have lived in newham my entire life. I strongly believe that early educational settings are an amazing place to provide an environment for young minds to explore, enjoy, learn and grow. I hope to give back to this wonderful nursery and be supportive in my role.
Attendances note full G Board attendance.
Meeting attendance last updated after 16th November 2022 full Governing board meeting.
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 3
Ann Easter was born and brought up in the London Borough of Newham; she is a priest in the Church of England, a Canon of Chelmsford Cathedral and a former Chaplain to HM the Queen.
Ann contributes to various television and radio programmes including This is the Day, Pause for Thought, Sunday Worship and the Daily Service (on BBC Radio 4) – and was the moral and spiritual adviser to Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.
Ann is an elected member of Newham Council and is Commissioner for InterFaith Dialogue for the borough.
Ann is a proud mother and grandmother and, when she gets the time, loves reading and all types of music, except modern jazz.
Mr Bryan Collier
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2 (Reappointment)
I have been part of our school since 1984, holding chair and vice chair, my son and grandson have both attended and enjoyed a wonderful start in education.
As part of a parents action group, stopped the then Council from closing and pulling down the school.
I am fully committed to education of children from all groups of community and there family involvement.
Children are our future and Edith Kerrison gives the best and I am pleased to be part of that.
Ms Bozena Dyboska
Declaration of interest: None.
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 1
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 Katarina Krammerova
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2
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.
Mr Rizwan Aswat
Declaration of interest: None
Attendance at last 3 meetings: 2
Rizwan was born in Hackney, and has been a city dweller for all of his life. The proud father of 2 children (one of which attends the nursery), he is deeply interested in the education of the next generation, and the services we provide to support them.
Having a broad working background ranging from Nursery Nurse to owning a local sustainable furniture manufacturing company, he hopes to bring his wide range of experience to the role and give back to our wonderful nursery and borough.
Ms Syeda Hussain
Declaration of interest:
Attendance at last x meetings: x (new appointment)
Teaching was all I wanted to do and all I've known. I went straight into my PGCE after completing my mathematics degree. I have been a teacher for 7 years until I became a mum of two - both of whom attend Edith kerrison nursery school. My love for children and passion for mathematics drove me to pursue teaching mathematics at secondary level. I was born in Newham and have lived in newham my entire life. I strongly believe that early educational settings are an amazing place to provide an environment for young minds to explore, enjoy, learn and grow. I hope to give back to this wonderful nursery and be supportive in my role.
Attendances note full G Board attendance.
Meeting attendance last updated after 16th November 2022 full Governing board meeting.
