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 Simon Staffell.
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
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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. | |
Pia Datta
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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
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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. | |
Karishma Navsaria
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I live in the area with my husband and 2 boys, who are both juniors at St Andrews now. Both of my children have been in the school since Reception and we have been pleased with their experience so far, despite ongoing unprecedented challenges, such as falling budgets and Covid. I have 15 years of experience working within the NHS and I believe our childrens’ education is crucial to their physical and mental health. With this in mind, I contribute to the Wellbeing committee, of which I am a member. I believe that my background, knowledge and experience are valuable and I hope to make a diverse contribution to the Board of Governors, in order to help our children thrive and reach their full potential. |
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Simon Staffell
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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.
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Caroline Haines
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Alice Parsloe
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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. | |
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Jessica Roberts
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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
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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. |
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Rev'd Cate Irvine
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Caroline Winston
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| GOVERNORS WHO HAVE SERVED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS | ||
Jonathan Crawford
Heather Pepe
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