Governance

Longford Park Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) of 43 Primary and Secondary schools.  The governance structure of the Trust had been developed to support both the culture of GLF Schools and the effective management of a large organisation. GLF Schools recognises the individuality of each school and that each school has its own distinct character and culture that is respectful of its community and context.

The Trust Board has overall responsibility for the school and has delegated the responsibility to implement and review the school's strategic plans to the School Standards Board (SSB) for Longford Park Primary School.

The SSB has the following core responsibilities:

• Strategic oversight of the education provision of the School
• Strategic oversight of compliance of the School with Trust Policies
• Supporting the Trust Board to ensure good governance across the Trust

Katherine Mason

Chair of School Standards Board (SSB) - Leadership and Management

Zoe Spilberg

Headteacher

Emma Johnstone

Community SSB Member - Safeguarding & SEND, Inclusion and Diversity

Shaun Bennett

Community Member - Personal Development

Sarah Fletcher

Community Member - Quality of Education

Jill Goodhand

Community Member - Early Years Foundation Stage

"My name is Jill Goodhand. I joined Longford Park SSB a year ago. I am a retired teacher with 37 years experience. I am delighted to represent the EYFS on the board. My particular passion was, and still is, the early years. I have the opportunity and pleasure of going into nursery as a volunteer each week. This enables me to engage with the children and staff in a fun way, even though they call me Miss Jill!"

David Weekes

Parent Member 

“As a parent at the school and a senior leader at a global, market-leading organisation, I bring experience in strategic thinking, governance and accountability. I joined the School Standards Board to support the school’s leadership, contribute to its long-term goals, and help ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive at Longford Park Primary School.”

Damien McBride

Parent Member

"I’m Damien, a proud father and former member of HM Forces. As a healthcare professional and First Aid Instructor I am passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and vital skills to respond to emergencies, I bring both real world experience and a deep sense of discipline, leadership and responsibility to everything I do."

Anne Alderman

Clerk to the Governors

 

Recruitment

We are always interested to hear from people who wish to join our community.  If you would like to be considered for a role on the Longford Park Primary School’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.

 

Links to additional information

Click here to view the Longford Park Primary School SSB’s Register of Interests and Attendance record.

Click here to view the governance arrangements for GLF Schools.  This includes links to the Trust’s constitutional documents and details of the trustees and members of GLF Schools.

 

Contact details

To contact the Governance Professional for the SSB, please email clerk@longfordparkschool.org.  This includes requests for meeting minutes.

To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@longfordparkschool.org

A hard copy letter can also be submitted to the school office marked for the attention of the Governance Professional or the Chair as appropriate.