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Governors

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Introducing the Governing Body

photo of Jane Palmer - Headteacher - Colindale Primary

Mrs Jane Palmer

  • Headteacher, Staff Governor
  • Appointed by Ex-officio
  • Committees served on
    • Teaching
    • Learning
    • Children and Families
    • Resources
    • Pay
  • Relevant Business Interests : None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
  • Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Mr Lewis Roberts

  • Mr Lewis Roberts
    Chair of Governors, Co-Opted
  • Appointed by: Governing Board
  • Term of Office: 22/10/2024 – 21/10/2028
  • Committees served on:
    • Pay (Chair)
    • Headteacher Appraisal (Chair)
    • Resources
    • Teaching, Learning, Children and Families
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
  • Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Mr Elliot Goodman

  • Mr Elliot Goodman
    Co-Opted
  • Appointed by: Governing Board
  • Committees served on:
    • Pay
    • Resources (Chair)
    • Headteacher Appraisal
  • Term of Office: 22/10/2024 – 21/10/2028
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
  • Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Cllr Nagus Narenthira

  • Cllr Nagus Narenthira
    Co-Opted
  • Appointed by: Governing Body
  • Term of Office: 14/6/2023- 13/6/2027
  • Committees served on:
  • Headteacher Appraisal
  • Resources
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor at The Orion Primary SchoolAny material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Mr Hussein Najjar

  • Mr Hussein Najjar
    Staff Representative
  • Appointed by: Colindale Staff
  • Term of Office: 19/04/2022 – 18/04/2026
  • Committees served on:
    • Teaching,
    • Learning,
    • Children and Families (Chair)
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
  • Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Ms Ekalyne Okoye

  • Ms Ekalyne Okoye
    LA Governor
  • Appointed by: Governing Board
  • Term of Office: 22/10/2024 – 21/10/2028
  • Committees served on:
    • Teaching,
    • Learning,
    • Children and Families (TLCF)
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: NoneAny material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Mehwish Nasir

  • Mehwish Nasir
    Parent Governor
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Term of Office:
  • 7/07/2025 – 6/07/2029
  • Committees served on:
    • Teaching
    • Learning
    • Children and Families
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: NoneAny material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
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Pouya Rad

  • Pouya Rad
    Parent Governor
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Term of Office: 7/07/2025 – 6/07/2029
  • Committees served on:
    • Teaching
    • Learning
    • Children and Families
    • Resources
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
  • Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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Billy Liu

  • Billy Liu
    Parent Governor
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Term of Office: 7/07/2025 – 6/07/2029
  • Committees served on:
    • Teaching,
    • Learning,
    • Children and Families
  • Relevant Business Interests: None
  • Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
  • Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

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