“A knowledgeable governing body provides effective challenge and support to school
leaders.”

OFSTED March 2023

Message from the chair of Governors

‘I recently became chair having been a Co-Opted governor for the last 6 years. It has been fantastic to see our School and Children developing, in 2023 we had a wonderful OFSTED report that highlights lots of the positive work done by all staff at the school to create a supportive, friendly and inspiring community. Myself and the Governing Body are proud to help support the leadership team.

Hargrave Park School is reflective of our local community, inclusive and diverse. I have been able to attend amazing school trips, assemblies, and school events. I’ve also been able see our teachers and staff in action at Governors Mornings. We are lucky to have such a well run, well maintained premises, as well as fantastic pastoral care and support for all our pupils. It’s a pleasure to be a small part of the School and see students continue to thrive, it’s obvious to all visitors that Hargrave Park students feel happy, confident and safe; a fact we should celebrate.

Gareth Edwards
Chair of Governors

Our School Governors

Governor Role	Name
Chair of Governors, Local Authority Governor	Gareth Edwards
Vice Chair of Governors	Janet Burgess
Chair of Resources Committee	Gurpreet Singh
Chair of Curriculum Committee	Maggie Elliot
Co-opted Governor	Rahul Bakrania
Co-opted Governor	Clare Lucraft
Co-opted Governor	Krishan Shah
Co-opted Governor	Jared Bentsi-Enchill
Parent Governor	Zoe Berger
Parent Governor	Katie Smith
Staff Governor	Sandra Jago

Governor Interests

Below is the 2023/2024 Register of Governor Interests

Minutes of governors’ meetings

If you wish to read the minutes of a committee meeting or of the full governing body meeting, please contact the school to receive a copy. To contact the governors, email office@hargravepark.islington.sch.uk and specify “FAO Governors” in the object of your email.

Committees

All governors sit on one of two smaller committees which meet regularly across the academic year. The committees are;

Curriculum Committee

• Maggie Elliott
• Janet Burgess
• Katie Smith
• Clare Lucroft
• Gareth Edwards
• Zoe Berger
• Charlie Baverstock
• Lisa Horton

Resources Committee

• Gurpreet Singh
• Gareth Edwards
• Janet Burgess
• Rahul Bakaria
• Krishan Shah
• Sandra Jago
• Zoe Berger
• Jared Bentsi-Enchill
• Lisa Horton

Both committees report back to the Full Governing Body, which meets three times a year.

How to become a governor

Information on how to become a school governor can be found on by clicking on the link below.

Become a School Governor