Governance

Welcome to our Governor Page

We hope to use this space to explain the role of the governors’ and how we work to support the school. Whilst Mrs Moon and her staff are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, governors provide strategic management and act as critical friends.

Our Governing body is made up of staff, parents, and community governors, with a wide range of skills and experience. We also have some governors who are appointed (or co-opted) by the Governing Body for a particular skill.

Governors are required to attend a full Governing body meeting once a term. The governors are all unpaid volunteers.

We work with the Headteacher and staff to:

  • Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school
  • Hold them to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
  • Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure it’s money is well spent

Contacting us:

If you would like to contact the Chair of Governors, please email admin.office@bickley.bromley.sch.uk and your query will be passed on.

Parents can also come along to one of our Governor's coffee mornings to find out more about what we do.

The Governing Board sign an annual declaration of pecuniary interests at the beginning of the academic year and then cover any changes as an agenda item during each governing body meeting. There are currently no interests to be declared.

NEST Scheme of Delegation

Bickley Register of Interests 2022-23

 

GOVERNORS & ROLES

Cára Moon

As Head Teacher, I work closely with the local committee developing the strategic vision and direction for the school.  I work with LCMs on setting and monitoring the school budget, recruitment , data analysis, buildings and premises, safeguarding and a range of other areas and value their range of expertise greatly.  I became Head Teacher of Bickley in September 2024 having been Deputy Head Teacher since 2018.  Prior to joining Bickley, I was Deputy Head Teacher and Acting Head Teacher in two other schools in Croydon.

Tricia Spedding

My name is Tricia Spedding and I have been a governor in primary schools for over 25 years. I started as a parent governor. I have four children and felt I wanted to know more about how a school was run in order to support both my children and the school. Over the years I feel I have learnt a lot and can use that experience as required.

I recently joined Bickley primary school as Chair of Governors and I am enjoying getting to know both the staff and school. I look forward to continuing to support the school

Roy Chambers

This is my second term as Staff-Governor in Bickley Primary.  I currently work with Y4 and have responsibility for Science and Maths throughout the school. I am also the school's Union H&S representative.  Having been teaching for nearly thirty years, and been on other Governing bodies, I bring both experience and expertise in ensuring every child in our care gets the best educational experience possible.

Jenny Griffiths

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Tendeukai Adela Moyo

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Jill Ludbrook

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Philippa Wadley-Mace

I am a charted accountant with 20 years of experience in financial services. During this time, I have mentored many people as they start their professional career and enjoy supporting young minds.  Once my daughter started at school, I was keen to learn more about her school and volunteer my experience and expertise which led to me taking a parent governor role. 

I am particularly passionate about creating environments where children can thrive including ensuring access to appropriate resources , support and nutrition. In my downtime I enjoy playing tennis, running and spending time at the allotment with my daughter.

Uma Subramani

I am an IT professional with 18 years of experience and a strong passion for both technology and education. As a mother, I understand the importance of nurturing young minds, and I enjoy supporting students in their learning. In my spare time, I love reading and continuously learning new things. I have also had the rewarding experience of teaching computer skills to schoolchildren on weekends in India, which has further fuelled my passion for helping children grow in their digital literacy. Volunteering with NEST is another opportunity for me to give back and make a positive difference.