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Local School Committee
Local School Committee
Dear Parents, Carers and Pupils
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Hogarth Primary School and to introduce you to the Hogarth Local School Committee.
As Chair of the Hogarth Local School Committee and on behalf of all of the Governors, welcome to Hogarth Primary School, which is part of the family of schools within the Discovery Educational Trust. The Local School Committee works alongside the Headteacher and school leaders to ensure that children are safe and have access to the highest quality education.
Together, we will always put our children at the centre and, as Governors, work with the school leaders to question, challenge and support to achieve the very best outcomes for our pupils.
The Governors are fully committed to the vision and values of ‘Explore, Discover, Learn’ to ensure that our children develop their learning potential in order to become respectful, responsible, reflective and resilient learners. We also seek to develop caring, considerate, compassionate individuals, who aim to achieve their personal best in whatever they do. We want our children to be confident to take risks and develop strong positive relationships to support their own learning.
Our Local School Committee consists of parents, teachers and representatives of the community with experience in education and a wide range of other skills and experience. All Governors are volunteers, who give up a huge amount of time and bring valuable knowledge and skills to support our school.
I hope you will be encouraged to make a personal visit to our school, where I know that the staff and pupils will make you feel welcome. On behalf of the Governors, I look forward to meeting our parents, carers and pupils in the very near future. To contact me, please write to the Chair of Governors at the school address.
Best wishes,
Cathryn Adams
Chair of Hogarth Local School Committee
Local Governors
Cathryn is an independent education consultant with extensive experience working in Local Authorities. She worked in Essex for a number of years, during that time, she held a number of leadership roles including the lead for safeguarding in education. She also led a number of other education services related to inclusion and vulnerable learners. During that period, she was part of the Essex team that worked as a DfE Improvement Partner working to help and support other authorities improve services to children. She is experienced in self-evaluation and performance improvement across a range of services. Cathryn is trained as a peer reviewer and manager by the Local Government Association and contributes to LGA reviews as required.
Cathryn was a Board Member of the National Virtual School Heads Steering Group and alongside colleagues she contributed to the transition to become the National Association of Virtual School Heads (NAVSH) as a registered charity.
In 2018, Cathryn become an independent education consultant providing consultancy services to schools, multi-academy trusts and Local Authority services in relation to improving safeguarding and services for vulnerable learners in education.
Cathryn is experienced and continues to regularly work for Essex with schools in statutory intervention on Interim Executive Boards (IEB) and School Improvement Boards (SIB) as chair and/or member providing professional governance and overseeing the improvements required and leading schools to seek suitable structural solutions including become academies and joining a MAT.
Cathryn has an honours degree in Social Policy and Criminology and a Post Graduate Certificate in Local Government administration.
Having worked in facilities management for almost 20 years, across multiple sectors including education and schools, Annette is committed to using her knowledge to support the school in any practical ways when needed.
Annette has previously held the position of managing director where she supported many multi academy trusts with outsourcing and other cost saving initiatives but now works for Barclays who allow her more time to support her local community in this way.
Annette was born in Northern Ireland: She has moved to Brentwood from London with her husband Sean and daughter Reeva.
Jo has been a primary school teacher for 17 years, after changing her career from banking in the City of London, where she had worked for 10 years in the back office of a big Japanese Bank.
Having carried out her teacher training in a London Borough of Havering school, she spent the first 7 years of her teaching career working in Barking and Dagenham for what was, at the time, Britain’s Biggest Primary school. She worked her way up from a newly qualified teacher, to Year group leader before taking on an SLT position at the school she had originally trained at.
Jo has extensive experience in teaching primary aged children, having taught from Year 2 to Year 6. She has up to date knowledge and understanding of the education system and keeps her knowledge relevant with regular CPD. Jo has played a pivotal role in a range of improvement initiatives across the different schools that she has worked at.
Jo has a keen interest in children that have SEND. She has a 14-year-old daughter who has ASD and dyspraxia as well as a visual impairment. Her child attends a London Borough of Havering SEND school and up until September 2023 was involved as a parent governor overseeing Health and Safety.
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James is the Head of the Bridge Programme for the City Bridge Foundation, the largest independent grant funder in London. He has previously served as the Chair of the London & South East grants committee for BBC Children in Need and has held advisory roles with other funders. James is also a member of the Mayor of London's equality, diversity and inclusion advisory group and holds a non-executive role at Transport for London.
James has three children, two of whom currently attend Hogarth Primary School. One of his children at Hogarth is autistic and is supported by the school's SEND provision.
Marianne has been a Primary School teacher for almost 30 years and has experience of both Key Stage 1 and 2. Marianne absolutely loves teaching and is passionate about children's mental health and well-being and the important role that schools play in this. She believes that this is the right environment where all children can thrive to their full potential.
Melissa is an experienced manager with a strong background in higher education, sports management, and governance. Currently working at Imperial College London, she excels in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management. With a Master’s degree in Sports Management and extensive hands-on experience, her career has been characterised by a dedication to fostering collaboration, driving innovation and implementing effective governance structures in sport programmes. As a former professional netball athlete, she brings a unique perspective and a commitment to excellence. Residing in Essex, she balances a professional life with a love for community and personal growth.
Rob has found it a great privilege and honour to lead Hogarth Primary School. His journey into teaching began with his own primary school headteacher who inspired him with his relationships and empathy towards the children. Rob strives to emulate his approach in his own practice.
Starting as a behavioural support LSA at The Campion School in Hornchurch, Rob later trained to become a teacher at, St Mary's Roman Catholic School. After teaching various subjects for five years, he took on the role of Deputy Headteacher at Crownfield Infant School in Collier Row for 13 years before joining Hogarth.
Rob is deeply committed to providing each child with the tools they need to develop their talents. At Hogarth, they are dedicated to offering a rich and exciting curriculum that uncovers the hidden skills and gifts of every child. Witnessing students trying new things and exploring their potential brings Rob immense joy and fuels his passion for education.
As a parent of two wonderful boys, Rob is inspired daily to ensure that the children at Hogarth receive the best possible educational experience. Rob looks forward to working alongside his amazing staff and parents to make Hogarth Primary School the school of choice in the community.
