We are very fortunate to have a strong board of Governance at Surbiton Hill  Nursery School

All the governors make a valuable contribution towards the running of the school. The governing body is made up of elected representatives from the parent body, the staff of the school, the community and the local authority.

All members of the Governing Body – and staff, where appropriate – are required to complete an annual declaration of their financial and pecuniary interests and any relationships between Governors and members of the school staff. This declaration must also include business interests of relatives, such as parents, spouses, co-habitees or business partners, where influence could be exerted by that person over a Governor or member of staff or where the Governor or staff member could benefit directly or indirectly from a transaction with the school.

All Governors have signed a Register of Interests to indicate whether they have a potential conflict of interest or not.

Should you wish to contact the Governors the preferred method is via email to governors@shn.kingston.sch.uk

The governors are volunteers so cannot respond immediately. Should you not be able to email please write to the office ‘FAO – Chair of Governors’ marking the envelope ‘Confidential’.

Attendance at FGB 2024.25

Terms of Reference

LIST OF THE NURSERY SCHOOL GOVERNORS & Roles

Associate Governors/committee members:

School business manager (Finance committee)

Brenda Wood (Community committee)

Jane Colombo ( C C A committee)

Statements from our governors

Both of my children have been lucky enough to attend SHN.  I think the learning provision and the staff team in place are outstanding, and I’ve seen the benefits of this first-hand in the way that our children have developed and grown and in particular through their lasting love of learning.  I joined the Governing team in 2018 and became Co-Chair in 2024.

 

Professionally, I am a commercial pilot and am able to draw on the skills which I use in my work life, such as problem-solving and attention to detail, to contribute to the great work done by our Governing team. My interests outside of work and family include climbing, camping and other outdoor activities.

– Al Stevenson, co-opted Co-Chair

In excess of ten years experience of line management and finance management across three blue chip companies. My son attended SCCN in 2014/15 and my daughter in 2017/18. We are very fortunate to have such a unique resource in Surbiton Children’s Centre Nursery.  Having been impressed with many aspects of the nursery school, it would be fantastic to have the opportunity both to be involved in its future and to be able to give something back to our local community.

– Jane Colombo, Co-opted- Co Chair

 I am the Headteacher of the school appointed in  2019 and was previously the Deputy head from 2012. I am passionate about early years and have worked in this area of the education system for more than 27 years. My differing roles have including setting up and running sure start Children’s Centres as well as supporting families and under 5’s within Kingston.  I am still involved in teaching regularly as well as leading the school. I have been at the school for  12  years and have loved to watch it grow and flourish over the years.