Trafalgar Infant School is a community school belonging to Trafalgar Schools' Federation (TSF).
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 two school management teams. 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 have two Co-Opted vacancies (Term of Office 4 Yrs) on our GB team and are looking for somebody within the Twickenham and wider community with skills or experience in any of the following areas: Pastoral Welfare, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Finance. Please note we have replaced the Leadership skill with Finance. We have four FGB meetings per year and three Committees which meet once per term (Tues 7pm and Thurs 8am). Governors will also be expected to undertake relevant training and to attend focused visits during the school day. Applicants will need to complete the application form with reference to the Job Description and the Person Specification (see links below) – the closing date for applications is now Wed 1st Nov 2023. Successful candidates will be invited to interview during November. Information about becoming a Governor can be found via the following links https://www.richmond.gov.uk/school_governors or Inspiring Governance If you would like to discuss the opportunity, please email Governors@trafalgarfederation.org.uk and we can put you in touch with one of the team to answer your questions.
Governor Application Form - Please see above re: update to skills
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.
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
TSF Governing Body Register of Interests 2022-2023
| Name: Category of Governor: Committees: | Appointed By: Date of Appointment: Term of Office: | Pecuniary Interests: | Previous Attendance Record: 2021 - 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hosp | 7/8 |
| Olubukola Braithwaite Co-Opted PPC and F&R | Governing Body reappointment 28 September 2021 4 Years | None registered. | 6/10 |
| Jane Burton Co-Opted TL&A and PPC | Governing Body reappointment 12 October 2021 4 Years | Is a member of school staff. | 10/10 |
| Richard Castle Co-opted PPC | Governing Body appointment 09 March 2021 4 Years | Has children who attend one of the schools. | 7/7 |
| 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. | 8/8 |
| Rafina Iqbal Staff PPC | Elected by Staff of both schools on 11/10/2021 4 Years | None registered. | 7/7 |
| Roger Hutchins Co-Opted | Governing Body appointment 29/06/2023 4 Years | None registered. | N/a |
| Vacancy Co-Opted | Governing Body appointment 4 Years | None registered. | 0/0 |
| Vacancy Co-Opted | Governing Body appointment 4 Years | None registered. | 0/0 |
| Sarah Keefe Ex-Officio by virtue of being HT | A member of the GB as Ex-Officio having joined TSF on 1 September 2021 | None registered | 13/14 |
| Laura Jennings Parent PPC | Elected by Parents of both schools 7 December 2021 4 Years | None registered. | 4/6 |
| Suzie Robinson Parent PPC | Elected by Parents of both schools 10 October 2022 4 Years | None registered. | N/a |
| Sophie Riley Co-Opted TL&A | Governing Body appointment 03/03/2022 | Has children who attend one of the schools | 7/7 |
| Maddy Row Co-Opted PPC | Governing Body appointment 13/02/2023 | None registered | N/a |
| 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 : |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Bradley Co-Opted | Reappointed by the GB on 28/09/2021, 4 Years Resigned on 12/09/2023 | None registered | 10/10 for 2022-2023 |
| Harry Owen Co-Opted | Reappointed by the GB on 21/10/2022, 4 Years Resigned on 12/09/2023 | None registered | 6/7 for 2022-2023 |
| Jo Dyson Co-Opted | Appointed by the GB on 17 May 2019, 4 Years Term of office ended on 18/05/2023 | None registered | 5/6 for 2022-2023 |
| Ciaran Jones Co-Opted | Governing Body re-appointment 26 September 2022 4 Years Left on 15 Nov 2022 | Has children who attend the schools | 6/8 for 2021-2022 |
| Tom Lalonde Parent | Elected by the parents of both schools on 3 October 2018 4 Years Term of office ended on 2/10/2022 | None registered | 7/7 for 2021-2022 |
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