The George Tomlinson Governing Body members are the strategic leaders of our school and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education.

The governing body has a strong focus on three core functions:

• ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school
• holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

You can contact the Governing Body by: a hard copy letter delivered to the office or email governor.services@walthamforest.gov.uk. (emails are managed and directed to Governors by LBWF Governing Body Services)

Governing Board Constitution

Our Governing Body is drawn from various sections of the local community and consists of:

• Staff Governor: 1
• Parent Governors: 2
• LA Appointed Governors: 1
• Co-opted Governors: 3
• Headteacher: 1

Shamim Master Parent Governor 

Term of office from 10 May 2023 to 9 May 2027
First appointed on 10 May 2023

Ben Milway Parent Governor

Chair Resources Committee

Term of office from 13 July 2022 to 12 July 2026
First appointed on 13 July 2022

Debbie Strowbridge Local Authority Appointed Governor

Safeguarding Link Governor 

Term of office from 26 May 2020 to 25 May 2024

First appointed 26th May 2016

Chair of Governors at Opossum Federation and NLG

Darra McFadyen Co-opted Governor

Chair of Governors 

Term of office from 11 February 2021 to 10 February 2025
First appointed on 11 February 2021

Tomas O'Laoide  Staff Governor

Term of office from 29 Sep 2023 to 28 Sep 2027
First appointed on 29 Sep 2023

Julia Shenolikar Co-opted Governor 

Term of office from 30 March 2023 to 29 March 2027
First appointed on 30 March 2023

Kiu Sum Co-opted Governor 

Term of office from 30 March 2023 to 29 March 2027
First appointed on 30 March 2023

Nicola Wilson Headteacher

First appointed on 1 September 2021

If you are interested in supporting our school or would like to find out more please contact Waltham Forest Governor Services governor.services@walthamforest.gov.uk