Niki Sanders (Term of office until 21.10.2020)
Staff Governor / Governor Training link

I am proud to have been teaching within the Early Years at Earlsfield for over years. At Earlsfield we embrace the children’s potential as we develop ‘bright thinkers’ who will have ‘bright futures’. I am committed to the school and have enjoyed sharing my passion for all that we do as part of the Governing Body over the previous five years.

Helen Sawyer (Term of office until 02.07.2019)

Co-opted Governor
Standards in KS 1

I became a governor to contribute to the community and I enjoy being part of a school which supports and encourages its pupils to succeed. I currently work in Higher Education, where my role involves strategic planning and project management, and before this I worked at the NSPCC and in educational research at the University of Oxford.

Suzanne Simmons (Term of office until 24.11.2019)
Co-opted Governor

Chair of Resources Committee / Premises link

Both my children attended Earlsfield prior to secondary school. I understand what it is really like to face and address, not only the big choices and challenges that will ultimately shape our children’s future, but also the smaller, everyday hurdles. I feel I bring this and my work experience in landscape planning, design, fund raising, and project management, to the role of governor.

Eric Chau (Term of office )

Co-opted Governor

My career is focused in the financial services and, with two young children, I appreciate how important a robust education in a nurturing environment is vital towards improving the life outcome for children and young people. I am very glad for the opportunity to share my skills and experience through being a governor at Earlsfield Primary School.

Cathryn Langdon (Term of office until 08.09.2020)

Co-opted Governor / Chair of Childrens, Family and Community Committee

I have lived in Wandsworth for 3 years and I currently work at The Prince’s Trust, a charity that helps young people aged 13-30 to move into jobs, education and training. My professional experience has focused on young people who have struggled to succeed in education and I have seen the impact this can have on their future lives. I am passionate about the role education plays in helping people reach their potential and am looking forward to supporting the continued success and development of Earlsfield.

Patrick Ellen (Term of office until 08.09.2020)

Co-opted Governor / Vice-Chair

I have strong family links with the Earlsfield area and am keen to give something back to my local community in the education sector by being a governor. I currently work in the commercial sector for a global consumer goods company where I focus on data analysis, insight creation and developing category strategies.

Stephen Adamson (Term of office until 24.11.2019)

Co-opted Governor / Co-Chair

My children did very well out of the state school system and I first became a Governor because I wanted to give something back. Since then I've been Chair of Governors in primary, junior and secondary schools in Cambridgeshire and Norwich, and have also just completed a very enjoyable two years as chair of the National Governors Association. For my day job I run a small publishing company.

Debbie Mayers (Term of office until 24.11.2019)

Parent Governor / Chair of Govenors

Karen Elliot (Term of office until 22.04.2020)

Governor / Chair of Curriculum and Attainment Sub Committee

I’ve worked in the education field as a teacher, researcher and LA performance data manager. Currently I train schools on the interpretation of performance data within a school self evaluation framework and aim to bring these data analysis skills to the role of governor at Earlsfield. I have two daughters who attend Earlsfield Primary School.

Ed Swift (Term of office until 21.10.2020)

Co-Opted Governor

I have been teaching for five years and I am currently Head of Philosophy & Religion at Reed’s School. I also hold a commission with the British Territorial Army as a Second Lieutenant. My fiancee and I have lived in Wandsworth for just over a year now, and I am excited to be a part of the Earlsfield Primary School team and to be a part of such a thriving, caring and energetic school.

Keith Stirton

I have lived in Wandsworth for over 10 years, 7 of those in Earlsfield and am keen to help ensure local children have access to high quality education. My day job involves working in professional services where I help organisations improve the efficiency of how they are run covering people, process and technology. I am married to a teacher and have a young son which has given me a fresh perspective on the importance of high quality education. I am excited to be part of such a successful, thriving school in the heart of Earlsfield.

Emma Carrington Brook

Associate Governor

I grew up in Wandsworth and moved back to the area recently. I have previously volunteered in education-related organisations and have always thought that education can have a lasting positive impact. I currently work as a solicitor in family law. I have become a governor as I want to contribute to my local community and I am excited at joining such an energetic and warm school.I have been very lucky with the education I have had and realise the importance of positive educational experiences.

Jane Dowek

Clerk to Governors

Wandsworth Borough Council