Governing Body
The Governing Body is responsible for the strategy and long-term running of the school. They support and challenge the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that the school as a whole is providing the best education for all pupils. They work in partnership with the entire school community, communicate regularly with the school, conduct visits and attend special assemblies.
The Governing Body are involved in lots of decisions about the school, but the Head Teacher is is the person to approach with individual queries about day-to-day issues.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please contact the school to obtain information and an application pack.
Annual Governance Statement & Code of Conduct
An annual report on the work of the Governors and the performance of the school is presented each year and distributed to parents.
Annual Governance Statement for 2017-18 (PDF file)
The code of conduct for Governors to follow was agreed in November 2018.
Code of Conduct for Governors 18-19 (PDF file)
Meet the Governing Body
Harjinder Rahanu – Chair of Governors
My name is Dr Harjinder Rahanu and I have been the Chair of the Governing Body at Grange Park Infant and Nursery School for the past two years, having been a Governor here since 2007. All three of my children have attended the school. The school gave them the firm foundation, love, support and encouragement that allowed them to go onto flourish in their education and become young adults with a moral compass and radiate confidence.
I work alongside governors and the school management team in order to ensure that what the school does on a daily basis provides for a loving, compassionate and supportive environment that allows each, and every, child to grow academically and personally. This can only be achieved by the enormous contribution of our brilliant members of staff who work professionally and caringly.
I am a senior university lecturer and have worked in education for two decades. As part of my governor role I have made school visits and had the opportunity to observe teaching first hand at the school. Each and every time I have watched lessons I have been deeply impressed by the excellent teaching that is being delivered to our children at Grange Park Infant and Nursery School.
The Governing Body’s sense of ethics and beliefs direct us to consider each and every pupil attending our school as being one of our own children. The Governing Body and I will actively support the right and entitlement of each child to have access to the very best education delivered in the most professional, gentle and helpful environment.
Amrit Kalsi – Vice Chair of the Governing Body
My name is Amrit Kalsi and I am the Vice Chair of the Governing Body at Grange Park Infant and Nursery School. I started as a parent governor in 2016 because I believe that education is the first step to possibilities that every child should have and I wanted to be part of a school that was able to offer that to children.
During my son’s time at the school I saw him make great progress not only academically but in his development of social and other life skills. I was thankful that the school was able to make the start of my son’s education one which was filled with so many positive aspects.
When my son left to go to Primary School I continued as a co-opted governor as I wanted to have an impact on helping other children learn and grow at this stage in their education.
It is vital as a School Governor to provide support to the school and staff as they work hard to give all of our children a good educational start.
Having worked at a Secondary School has strengthened my belief of how the early years in education is so important in a child’s life. This is why I enjoy taking an active role in the school’s improvement and continued success. I feel that I can keep on making a positive contribution to help ensure that the school provides the best possible opportunities for all children at the school.
Selma Malek – Co-opted Governor
My name is Selma Malek. I currently have a son in Year 2 at Grange Park Infant School. Since our time at the school I have been really impressed with the quality of teaching and the warm and friendly environment the schools brings to both children and parents.
I decided to become a Parent Governor in September 2016 as I felt I could learn a great deal about the running of the school and the education system and hopefully contribute my own personal experiences as a parent.
I have always wanted to contribute to the local community and when this position became available I knew it was something of interest to me. I am excited to attend the training courses available to support my role and look forward in maintaining the high standards the school is proud of.
Please feel free to approach me at any time before or after school.
Dominic Honey – Local Authority Governor
Rebecca Eyre – Parent Governor
I heard there was a position available to become a governor in a school newsletter. After much consideration I decided I was maybe too young and under qualified for the job so left it. After one of my children’s assemblies I spoke to the head teacher about the opportunity and was assured that age does not matter so applied. I was invited to a meeting where I decided to stay as I thought it would be beneficial for me and I could learn something. I like to believe I am now part of making an impact on all the students’ learning and growth. I currently work in another school and wanted a way to contribute to my own children’s learning. I feel this is the best way, and in the process, I have the benefit of helping myself grow both professionally and personally.
Mouna Marhri – Parent Governor
I am a mother of a 4 year old son who attends Grange Park School. I wanted to play an active part in my son’s school as educational attainment is very important to my family. Since becoming a governor, I feel a sense of achievement in shaping the excellent work done by all at Grange Park.
I am a CIPS qualified strategic procurement and commissioning with extensive experience across local government and the NHS. My area of expertise is within Adults social care, children’s services and public health. I have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills, which are blended with expert procurement knowledge and commercial acumen. These are key skills which enable me to contribute to the work of the Governing Board and School, in particular with managing the School’s operational costs in a challenging economic climate.
Lorraine Plummer-Walrond – Partnership Governor
My name is Lorraine Plummer-Walrond and I have been a governor at Grange Park Infant and Nursery school since 2007. During this time, I have seen the school go from strength to strength and this is a testament to the hard work of the senior leadership team, teachers and staff members.
I initially joined the school as a governor in order to give back to the community. It is a privilege to play a part in helping to run the school, as I feel education is important and we need to maximise the potential of every child.
I have a son who attends secondary school and throughout his life he has been blessed to have people who have supported and encouraged him in many ways but especially with having a growth mindset. This is what Grange Park Infant and Nursery School is instilling in their students every day.
As a former actress, journalist and now a Computer Science teacher, I hope to use my transferable skills to make a positive contribution to supporting and improving the school in the future.
Upcoming meetings
Governing Body – Constitution as of January 2019
| Governor | Governor Responsibility, Committee Membership & Term of Office |
Declarations of Members’ Interests: Business, Educational and Personal* |
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| Parent Governors | ||||
| Mrs Mouna Marhri | Responsible for Data Protection & Freedom of Information (FOI)
Term: 26/11/2018 – 25/11/2022 |
Employed by London Borough of Brent
Director – ARH Solutions Ltd |
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| Local Authority Governors | ||||
| Mr Dominic Honey | Responsible for Physical Education, Resources & Whistleblowing
Member of Joint Premises Committee Term: 16/04/2018 – 15/04/2022 |
Nothing to declare | ||
| Partnership Governors | ||||
| Dr Harjinder Rahanu
Chair of Governors |
Responsible for Science, Early Years, Pupil Premium, Health and Safety & Admissions
Member of Curriculum Committee & Joint Premises Committee Term: 13/03/2018 – 12/03/2022 |
Nothing to declare | ||
| Ms Lorraine Plummer-Walrond | Responsible for Safeguarding & Child Protection, Curriculum & Looked After Children (LAC)
Member of Curriculum Committee Term: 01/09/2016 – 31/08/2020 |
Employed by a school in the borough | ||
| Co-opted Governors | ||||
| Mrs Selma Malek | Responsible for Literacy
Term: 01/09/2016 – 31/08/2020 |
Nothing to declare | ||
| Miss Rebecca Eyre | Responsible for PSHE / Citizenship & Behaviour
Term: 26/11/2019 – 25/11/2023 |
Employed by a school in the borough | ||
| Mrs Amrit Kalsi Vice Chair of Governors |
Responsible for Equalities & Maths
Term: 13/03/2018 – 12/03/2022 |
Nothing to declare | ||
| Vacancies | ||||
| Staff Governors | ||||
| Mrs Kiran Thapar Head Teacher |
Term: ex-officio, as Head Teacher (term began 01/05/2000) | Relative owns Maha Home Ltd Intertop | ||
| Ms Louise Jenkinson Teacher |
Term: 13/03/2018 – 12/03/2022 | Employed by school | ||
| Clerk to Governors | ||||
| Frances Nwanodi SmartPA |
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* This register:
- sets out any relevant business interests
- sets out details of any other educational establishments that they govern
- sets out any relationship details between governors and members of staff, including spouses, partners and relatives.
Each governor has declared their interests as given above in writing to the Governing Body.
Resigned members in the last 12 months
Mrs Monica Dhaliwal – resigned 20.11.2019
Mrs Nishma Pai – resigned 11.11.2019
Governors’ attendance record for 2018-19 Academic Year
| Governor | Governor Category | Term of Office | 18.09.18 | 26.11.18 | 21.01.19 | 18.03.19 | 14.05.19 | 09.07.19 | |
| Miss Rebecca Eyre | Parent | 13.03.18 – 12.03.22
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Present | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Present | Present | absent | 4 (6) |
| Mrs Nishma Pai | Parent | 13.03.18 – 12.03.22 | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Apologies given and accepted | Apologies given and accepted | Apologies given and accepted | absent | 1 (6) |
| Ms Mouna Marhri
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Parent | 26.11.18 – 25.11.22 | — | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Absent | Absent | Apologies given and accepted | 1(5) |
| Mr Dominic Honey | Local Authority (LA) | 16.04.19 – 15.04.22 | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | 6(6) |
| Ms Lorraine Plummer-Walrond |
Partnership | 01.09.16 – 31.08.20 | Apologies given and accepted | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Apologies given and accepted | Present | Present | 3(6) |
| Dr Harjinder Rahanu
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Partnership | 13.03.18 – 12.03.22 | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | 6(6) |
| Mrs Selma Malek | Co-opted | 01.09.16 – 31.08.20 | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Apologies given and accepted | Present | Present | Present | 4(6) |
| Mrs Monica Dhaliwal
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Co-opted | 13.03.18 – 12.03.22 | Apologies given and accepted | Present | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Apologies given and accepted | Absent | 2(6) |
| Mrs Amrit Kalsi | Co-opted | 13.03.18 – 12.03.22 | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Apologies given and accepted | 5(6) |
| vacancy | Co-opted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| vacancy | Co-opted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| vacancy | Co-opted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mrs Kiran Thapar | Ex-officio | Not applicable | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | 6(6) |
| Ms Louise Jenkinson
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Staff (Teacher) | 13.03.18 – 12.03.22 | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | 6(6) |
| Mrs Julie Kernoghan | Associate Member | 26.11.18 – 25.11.20 | Present | Apologies given and accepted | Present | Present | Present | Present | 5(6) |
| Mrs Rose Hawes | Associate Member | 26.11.18 – 25.11.20 | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Apologies given and accepted | 5(6) |
| Ms Frances Nwanodi | Clerk to Governors | Not applicable | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | Present | 6(6) |