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Meet the Governors

Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

St Andrew's is very fortunate to have a strong and committed Governing body with a diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience, chaired by Jonathan Crawford.

Please find below details of our Governing body including the Committee structure, register of business interests, and the terms of reference for each Committee.

Please get in touch with us via the office@standrews.barnetmail.net or by handing in any communication to the school office, there is also a postbox for Governor matters in the front entrance lobby.

John Abbott

  • Governor Category: Foundation (PCC)
  • Member of Resources Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None (Updated Sept 2019)
  • Appointed: 5th December 2019
  • Term: 4 years
I have lived in and around Totteridge all my life and was a pupil at St Andrew’s School (class of 1977) where I enjoyed some of the happiest years of my life – the sun always seemed to shine! I joined as a school governor at the request of Rev Tim Seago and Jonathan Crawford as I have 20 years educational experience and am at present a Lecturer in HRM at Middlesex University. I also sit on the PCC at St Andrews Church and help to provide a link between the church and school.

Jonathan Crawford

  • Governor Category: Foundation Gov (PCC)
  • Roles: Chair of the Board of Governors, Treasurer
  • Member of Resource Management Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None (Updated Sept 2019)
  • First Appointed: 1st September 2011
  • Term Extended: 31st August 2023
  • Term: 4 Years
I live in Totteridge with my wife and two children.   I joined the School Governors in 2011, having served on the Parish Council of St Andrew's Church before then. I am Treasurer to the Governors and sit on the Resource Management Committee. I also administer the School's Stewardship Scheme (Friends Fund) which, with the support of pupils, parents, carers and the local community, raises much needed funds for the school and its facilities.

Pia Datta

  • Governor Category: Staff Governor
  • Member of Standards Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None (Updated Sept 2023)
  • First Appointed: 1st September 2015
  • Term extended: 5th December 2023
  • Term: 4 Years
I joined St. Andrew’s as the Year 6 teacher. I am committed to making learning fun and ensuring pupils achieve their full potential. As part of the governing body I provide curriculum and assessment support. ​

Jo Devine

  • Governor Category: Staff Governor, HT
  • Member of Resource Management, Standards & Pupil Wellbeing Committees
  • Business or Financial Interests: None (Updated Sept 2023)
  • Appointed: 4th April 2014
  • Term: Duration of Headship
As Headteacher of the school, St Andrew's is a big part of my life and I am passionate about working with fellow governors to create and maintain a safe, happy and stimulating environment where every pupil is able to achieve their full potential.

Naomi Durodola

  • Governor Category: Parent Governor
  • Roles: SEND Governor
  • Member of Pupil Wellbeing Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None (Updated Dec 2020)
  • Appointed: December 2020
  • Term: 4 Years
 

Simon Staffell

  • Governor Category: LA Governor
  • Member of Standards Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • Appointed: 30th March 2023
  • Term: 4 Years
I live in the area with my wife and two children. We have appreciated the warmth of the community at St Andrews since we moved to the area.
I chair the standards committee and hope to be able to contribute as a Governor to the nurturing and inclusive environment at St Andrews.
I work in the technology sector, previously in government, and before that my first career was as a teacher. I'm also on the board of Trustees of the Internet Watch Foundation. 

Caroline Haines

  • Governor Category: Foundation Gov (PCC)
  • Member of Standards Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • First Appointed: 30th March 2023
  • Term: 4 Years
 

Alice Parsloe

  • Governor Category: Parent Governor
  • Roles: Safeguarding Governor, Chair of Pupil Wellbeing Comm
  • Member of: Pupil Wellbeing Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • First Appointed: 8th June 2021
  • Term: 4 Years
I am a mum of 2 junior pupils at St Andrew's and the school's inclusive and supportive community has become a central part of our family life over the past 6 years.  I'm chair of the students' wellbeing committee, and hope to help develop the continuing high quality of care and education we've happily experienced at the school so far.

Heather Pepe

  • Governor Category: Foundation Gov (Diocese)
  • Member of Standards Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: Husband has tendered and received contracts for ad-hoc maintenance in school (Updated Sept 2019)
  • Appointed: 9th July 2019
  • Extended: September 2023
  • Term: 4 Years 
I have lived in the area all my life and attended St Andrew’s as a child, a very happy experience.  I attend the Church and have served on the PCC for several terms as well as being a member of the Social Committee.  My three children attended the school, an experience they thoroughly enjoyed. My husband was a member of the PTA for many years and I served as a Foundation PCC Governor.  I was delighted to be appointed as a Diocesan Governor in 2019 and to continue my link with the school and its role within the community.

Jessica Roberts 

  • Governor Category: Foundation Governor (PCC)
  • Member of  Pupil Wellbeing Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • Appointed: 5th December 2019
I have been a teacher at St Andrew’s since 2017 and a governor since 2019. I grew up in the local area and attended St Andrew’s as a child, where I had seven very happy years. My role on the Pupil Wellbeing committee allows me to contribute my experiences, perspectives and insights into governing body discussions and decision-making. ​

Alex Wishart

  • Governor Category: Foundation Governor (PCC)
  • Member of Resource Management Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None 
  • Appointed: 30th March 2023
  • Term: 4 years

My wife and I moved to Totteridge in 1986. Our association with St Andrew’s Church started when our son attended St Andrew’s School (class of 2002) where he spent seven happy years. I have been a member of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) since 2001 and I have been PCC Treasurer since 2011. I was appointed a School Governor in 2023, and I am very much looking forward to working with the Governors and staff to maintain the ethos of St Andrew’s School and its link with St Andrew’s Church.

Rev'd Cate Irvine

  • Governor Category: Foundation ex officio
  • Roles: Vice Chair of Governors
  • Member of Pupil Wellbeing committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • Appointed:
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Caroline Winston

  • Roles: Clerk to the Governors
  • Business or Financial Interests: Clerk to other local primary schools
  • Appointed: 1st September 2020
 

 

 
GOVERNORS WHO HAVE SERVED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS  

Janet Leigh

  • Governor Category: Co-opted
  • Member of Resources and Standards Committees
  • Business or Financial Interests: Governor of Copthall School
  • First Appointed: 17th October 2013
  • Term Extended: 30th September 2021
  • Stepped Down: March 2023

Matthew Knight

  • Governor Category: LA Governor
  • Member of Resources Committee
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • First Appointed: 1st May 2015
  • Term Extended: 1st September 2019
  • Stepped Down: March 2023

Revd Tim Seago

  • Governor Category: Foundation ex officio
  • Roles: Vice Chair of Governors
  • Member of Resource Management and Pupil Wellbeing Committees
  • Business or Financial Interests: None
  • Appointed: 1st September 2012
  • Stepped Down: