New Parent Governor
Congratulations to Natalie Easington on her appointment to the Governing Board. See a preview of her personal statement below.Personal Statement
I would like to forward my application for the role of Parent Governor. I am a Camden resident and a parent of a young person with Autism who attends Acland Burghley. I have worked in education for many years in Administration, Operations, and Human Resources. I have good working knowledge of the role of schools in mainstream education and pupil referral units that support our child's educational development at different stages in their lives. Also working knowledge of the joint services that support our children and families when they are in need, also the role that schools can play in this support mechanism.
I have an interest in being part of this school's network and being part of a team that oversees and ensures that the school's resources are used in the best way and that all pupils have access to education and staff have access to fair process. That all parents are supported through all areas of their child’s educational journey, and that professionals that support the school are utilised effectively. Also, all staff are treated fairly and the school business and development is monitored effectively to ensure that it meets its objectives as seen by government bodies such as Ofsted and also by the school governing body. This includes that the school is operationally focused and that all who visit, work or support and attend the school have the best experience but are able to air their views if this is not the case.
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About you: Provide a few details about yourself and why you are interested in becoming a parent governor at Acland Burghley School |
I have over 15 years experience in education as a Senior Administrator and have worked in Education based charities for over 20 years. I believe that my skills and abilities as noted below will be a great addition to your school as a parent governor. Also as a parent of an SEN young person I think that I can offer an additional perspective on working with teachers, parents, staff and pupils to improve standards. |
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Your skills and relevant experience: What skills, perspectives or experiences would you bring to the role of parent governor? These might be work related or interpersonal skills, or experiences/ perspectives that you think could be useful in the role of governor |
SEN – I have worked in SEN school administration for over 10 years and have awareness and knowledge of the processes within and outside the school setting. That work to support the schools administrative operations. I also sit on the board of Trustees for Camden Disability Action and am a champion of inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of work and life. I am also parent to an Autistic young person who attends this 6th form and have spent many years supporting him and at the same time raising my own awareness and knowledge. Admin – I have experience in operation management and solution focused administration supporting SLT, Teachers, Staff, Students, external providers and parents to ensure affective administrative support in Pupil Referral Units, Secondary School Provision & FE. I also have experience in HR working with school business manager to ensure that all recruitment and employment issues were processed efficiently. I uphold confidentiality also GDPR, Safe Recruitment and trained in KSCIE and Safeguarding legalisation. I have experience in Education Admin so I can provide an operational perspective on how the school systems can be used to support school management in most areas including teaching and learning. Working with colleagues to ensure that schools resources are used to the benefit of all. HR – CIPD Level 3 qualified, Worked in school HR admin/BA Arts Admin & Cultural Policy, MA Digital Media & Art History in Education. School Improvement – I have experience working to support school management, staff, parents and pupils to ensure that the school is effective in recruitment and retention. Supporting the school business manager within the school to meet recruitment objectives, and those that are laid out in the business plan. I have strong belief in attainment at all levels and have worked with school business manager in previous role to ensure that the implementation of these are completed in a timely manner, this includes changes to legislation and local government polices and procedures. Governance/Trustee: I am a Trustee at Camden Disability Action and also Camden Black History Archives as Executive Trustee & Secretary I work with the Executive Director and Trustees to register the company as a CIC. But also with operational management of the organisation ensuring that we meet legislative objectives and also company based objectives. Organising and chairing Trustee meetings when required. I have completed the NCVO Governance Training Course |
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Your priorities: As a governor, what are the key ways you hope to contribute to improving Acland Burghley School? |
SEN parent support for 6th form as I think it needs to be more that what it is, as a parent of a student in 6th form I feel that the support isnt fully available. They have a parent network for years 7 to 11, that does not really include the needs of year 12 – 13. I would like to help develop this. Better communication with Tutors and parents. There needs to be a better way for parents to communicate with tutors if need be – it may just be 6th form based. Recruitment – ensuring that as a school governor I can help support this process to ensure the best candidate placement. Support for parents in 6th form new intake – so that there is a better understanding on process and expectations of students/parents while attending. Being part of the school and being involved in supporting whole school development and improvement for all staff, students and parents. |