Governing Board
Our Governing Board
Meet our Local Governing Board
Click on the image below to meet our Governors.
What does the Local Governing Board do?
Outstanding local governance is vital to the continued success of our school. Our Local Governing Board (LGB) carries much of the responsibility for setting the strategic direction of our school and for monitoring all aspects of performance.
Governors are committed individuals from the local community, who share their knowledge, experience, expertise and skills to support and challenge the Headteacher/Principal and Senior Leaders; playing a part in improving pupil outcomes and to enhance the opportunities for our young people and families within the community.
Our governors come from all walks of life and backgrounds. This diversity is a crucial component of the success of the school as our governors bring a wide range of different perspectives.
The role of the LGB is a strategic one, the three core functions of the LGB are to:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Hold the Headteacher/Principal to account for the educational performance of the Academy School and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Oversee the financial performance of specified grants and revenue streams of the Academy School and making sure its money is well spent.
Linked Governor Roles
Each governor is assigned a linked role to understand, oversee, monitor and report on specific aspects of the School Development Plan (SDP). Link governors enrich the whole LGB’s understanding of their particular area and contribute to informed decision making.
We also consider that link governors help the LGB develop positive links with staff and create a visible and professional profile within the school.
There are additional link governors who have specific roles in supporting the governing body to fulfil its statutory responsibilities in areas such as Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Special Educational Needs.
| Name | Role | Date Appointed | Appointed By | Date Stepped Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Crawford | Head of School | 01/09/2024 | Ex-Officio | |
| Alleena David | Chair/ Community | 10/01/2024 | Co-opted Governor | |
| Aishwarya Pai | Community | 01/03/2024 | Co-opted | |
| Penny Stephenson | Staff | 26/09/2023 | Staff | |
| Selina Tamana | Parent Governor | 22/01/2024 | Parents | |
| Lara Sutherland | Parent Governor | 29/04/2025 | Parents | 30/09/2026 |
| Rosalyn Vaughan | Vice Chair/ Community | 10/01/2023 | Co-Opted Governor | 24/07/2026 |
| Andrew Muckle | Chair/ Parent Governor | 17/11/2021 | Parents | 04/02/2025 |
| Diane Thompson | Head of School | 01/09/2023 | Ex-officio | 31/08/2024 |
| Hannah Carey | Chair, Community | 01/01/2020 | Co-Opted Governor | 01/01/2024 |
| Alison Bowyer | Vice Chair, Parent Governor | 01/01/2020 | Parents | 01/01/2024 |
| Norah Chiomba | Community | 01/01/2020 | Co-opted Governor | 01/01/2024 |
| Andrea Rampton | Headteacher – Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | 19/06/2018 | Ex-officio | 31/08/2023 |
| Ying Sun | Staff | 01/01/2020 | Staff | 31/08/2023 |
Governors’ Roles and Responsibilities
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alleena David | Curriculum |
| Rosalyn Vaughan | Personal Development / Leadership and Management |
| Penny Stephenson | |
| Selina Tamana | EYFS |
| Aishwarya Pai | Safeguarding & Attendance |
| ALL | Behaviour |
Schedule of Board Meetings
To view the Schedule of Board Meetings please click on the link below.
Schedule of Board of Governors Meetings 2026 – 2027
Register of Attendance
To view the Meeting Attendance Records for the Board meetings please click on the link below.
Register of Attendance 2025-2026
Governance Structure
Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery School is part of the Chancery Education Trust.
The minutes of Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery meetings and the Trust Board are available to view – please contact the Trust Governance & Marketing officer on Tel No: 020 8462 5867 Option 3 or via email: office@cetrust.com
How to become a Governor
If you are interested in finding out more about or would like to become a school governor, please visit: https://www.chanceryeducation.com/join-us-asgovernor/ or click on the image below:
Any letters for the attention of the Chair of Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School’s LGB, should be sent to Chancery Education Trust, Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HL or via email to office@cetrust.com
