Trafalgar Infant School is a community school belonging to Trafalgar Schools' Federation (TSF).

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Our Governing Body

The Trafalgar Schools' Federation (TSF) Governing Body consists of the Headteacher, Staff and Parent Governors, a Local Authority Governor and Co-opted Governors.  

The Federation Governors have a legal responsibility for the overall management of each school individually and collectively and are actively involved in school life. The Governors form a management committee to support the Headteacher and school management team. Find out more about our Governing Body below.

Governing Body Vacancies

Trafalgar Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We currently have no vacancies. 

 

 

 

 

Staff Vacancies

Trafalgar Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We currently have no vacancies 

Our School Governors

Parent Governors are elected by parents with children at either of the Trafalgar schools, for a 4 year term.

The Staff Governor is elected by the staff of  both Trafalgar schools, for a 4 year term.

Co-opted Governors are appointed by the governing body for a 4 year term.

The LA Governor is nominated by the Local Authority  and appointed by the governing body for a 4 year term.

If you have a concern or a complaint please see our Complaints Policy which can be found on our Polices page.

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Committees of the Governing Body

The full governing body (FGB) meets at least once a term. In order that issues such as finance, building maintenance, staffing, pupils welfare and the monitoring of developments in the teaching curriculum are addressed, the Governing Body divides into committees. Each Governor is a member of at least one of the following committees:

  • Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TL&A)
  • Finance & Resources (F&R)
  • Pupils, Parents & Community (PPC)
  • Pay

The Chair of the FGB is Sophie Riley
The Vice Chair of the FGB is Laura Jennings

If you would like to contact the Governing Body please email governors@trafalgarfederation.org.uk

Governing Body Register of Interests

Name:
Category of Governor:
Committees:
Appointed By:
Date of Appointment:
Term of Office:
Pecuniary Interests:Previous Year's Attendance Record:
Jamie Allen
Deputy HT of TJS
Associate Member
TL&A
Governing Body reappointment on
28 September 2021
4 Years
None registered.N/a
Piers Allen
LA Governor
F&R and Pay
Governing Body reappointment
28 September 2021
4 Years
Medical publications consultant. Trustee of Lincoln Ave Estate Residents Assn. member of: FORCE, FO Kneller Gardens, FO Twick Green, Kingston Hosp Governing Council. LA responsibilities: Richmond Health & Wellbeing Board, Adult Social Care, Health & Housing Committee, Twick & Rich Lib Dems. Spouse is a senior medical professional at Guys Hosp. Trustee & Director of The Mulberry Centre West Mid Hosp7/8
Emma Taylor
Co-Opted
PPC		Governing Body Appointment
28 November 2023
4 Years
Has children at Trafalgar.2/3
Jane Burton
Co-Opted
TL&A and PPC
Governing Body reappointment
12 October 2021
4 Years
Is a member of school staff.9/10
Jun Xue
Co-opted
TL&A		Governing Body appointment
28 November 2023
4 Years		None registered2/3
Kevin Chung
Co-Opted
TL&A and F&R
Governing Body appointment
09 March 2021
4 Years		Director of IT at Dukes Education
Has a children who attend one of the schools.		7/7
Rafina Iqbal
Staff
PPC		Elected by Staff of both schools on 11/10/2021
4 Years		None registered.6/7
Roger Hutchins
Co-Opted
Governing Body appointment
29/06/2023
4 Years
None registered.6/7
Terry Plews
Co-Opted
Governing Body appointment
19/11/2024
4 Years
None registered.N/a
Vicky Greenaway
Co-Opted
Governing Body appointment
19/11/2024
4 Years
None registered.N/a
Sarah Keefe
Ex-Officio by virtue of being HT		A member of the GB as Ex-Officio having joined TSF on 1 September 2021None registered14/14
Laura Jennings
Parent
PPC
Elected by Parents of both schools
7 December 2021
4 Years
None registered.5/7
Suzie Robinson
Parent
PPC
Elected by Parents of both schools
10 October 2022
4 Years
None registered.6/7
Sophie Riley
Co-Opted
TL&A		Governing Body appointment 03/03/2022Has children who attend one of the schools7/8
Maddy Row
Co-Opted
PPC		Governing Body appointment 13/02/2023None registered6/7
Laura Sands
SBM
Associate Member
F&R		Governing Body appointment
5/12/2021
4 Years
None registered.N/a
Debra Staynes
Federation Secretary
Associate Member
PPC
Governing Body appointment
5/12/2021
4 Years
None registered.N/a

Past Members of the Governing Body

Name, Category of Governor &
Committees:

Appointed By &
Date:
Term of Office:
Pecuniary Interests:Attendance Record :
Buki Braithwaite
Co-Opted
Reappointed by the GB on 28/09/2021, 4 Years
Resigned on 27/09/2024		None registered6/10 for 2023-2024
Richard Castle
Co-Opted
Appointed by the GB on 9/03/2020, 4 Years
Ended on 9/03/2024		None registered7/7 for 2023-2024
Simon Bradley
Co-Opted
Reappointed by the GB on 28/09/2021, 4 Years
Resigned on 12/09/2023		None registered10/10 for 2022-2023
Harry Owen
Co-Opted
Reappointed by the GB on 21/10/2022, 4 Years
Resigned on 12/09/2023		None registered6/7 for 2022-2023