Governors

Name: Bernadette Marjoram

Appointed by:

From: 1st September 2023 to: 31st August 2027

Bernadette has previously been a School Governor at Bullers Wood Girls School 

She has gained extensive experience, over 40 years, working in the public sector across a wide range of services and senior management roles, as well as holding several local and National Non-Executive Board positions.

Bernadette is committed to girls being supported to develop and achieve their individual goals, thereby reaching their full potential. She recognises the critical role Chislehurst Girls School will play in facilitating its students achieve their ambitions.

Name: Liz Mensah

Appointed by: Elected by School staff

From: 1st September 2016 - To: 31st August 2024

Link Governor for Health & Safety.

I am currently the Assistant Head with an oversight of pupil premium students and am also the Head of Faculty for Social Communications. I have been a teacher at Chislehurst School for Girls since 2008 and this is the second time that I have been a staff governor. I am fully committed to the vision at our school which is that every student aims high and has the chance to be the very best versions of themselves.

Name: Maria French

Appointed by: Ex-Officio by virtue of the office as Headteacher

From: 1st September 2020 - To: Ongoing

Appointed as Headteacher from September 2020, Mrs French has taught and led in comprehensive schools and single sex super-selective schools in Kent, Derbyshire, and Essex for 30 years. She is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and of the Royal Society of Arts and is very ambitious for the futures of all our students at Chislehurst School for Girls. Mrs French was also awarded the Princes' Teaching Institute Leadership Award in 2018, for a project committed to enabling girls to succeed in public speaking.

Name: Michelle Bryan

Appointed by: Elected by School staff

From: 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2027

Link Governor for Careers and Destinations

Name: Redicine Lawson

Appointed by: Elected

From: 6th October 2020 - To: 5th October 2024

Link Governor for Behaviour & Attitude.

My name is Redcine Lawson. I have four children two of which attend local Grammar schools. I am passionate about Education as I was privileged enough to attend a very happy, nurturing, and caring boarding school in Zambia from the age of 12 to 16 years. 

I have a degree in accounting and finance from the University of Greenwich and a Diploma in International Management Accountants. I have worked in accounting practice and Housing Management Accounts for more than 16 years. 

Apart from being a Governor for ChSfG I also hold a National Treasurer role for another Charity which operates in the British youth Isles and Ireland. My passion for Education has finally made me take the courage to change my career and I am now doing my postgraduate in Education to become a primary school teacher and I feel that I will add value to supporting early years. 

I believe that this is a very important starting area of Education, in developing well rounded children, by identifying their needs early and getting the early intervention before they progress to secondary school.

Name: Antony Thompson

Appointed by:Governing Board

From:4th January 2024  To: 3rd January 2028

Link governor for Vulnerable Groups

Antony is a career civil servant and currently advises on criminal justice policy in the Ministry of Justice. Prior to this, he spent 20 years at the Department for Education working on a wide range of school and child welfare policies, including attendance, behaviour, SEND and academies.

Antony lives in Bromley with his wife and daughter who attends Bullers Wood School. He has previously been a governor at another girls secondary school in the borough.

Name: Anita Croft (Photo Pending)

Appointed by: Governing Board

From: 20^th February 2024 To: 19th  February 2028

I have been in education my entire life.  I attended primary school in Beckenham, secondary in Orpington and went on to study Theology and Religious Studies at Leeds University, gaining a 2.1 Bachelor of Arts degree.  I studied for my secondary PGCE at Leeds University and began mu teaching career in Yorkshire straight after.  A few years later I decided to return home and have taught and worked in various school leadership positions ever since.  I studied for and gained my NPQH qualification along the way. 

I now work for Mulberry Schools Trust as Director of Improvement.  I have the privilege of working with students, staff and families across the trust in both our primary and secondary schools.  I am passionate about teaching and learning and am constantly amazed by the successes, achievements and commitment of students and staff that I work with.  I am the proud mum of three beautiful children am an avid reader-I am rarely seen without a book on my person!  I am delighted to join the Chislehurst School for Girls Governing Board to be able to support the school in their pursuit of academic excellence and commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Name: Kelly Madeley

Appointed by: Elected by Parents

From: 1 September 2023 To: 31 August 2027

Link Governor for Personal Development & Wellbeing/ Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion

Kelly Madeley joined Direct Line Group, one of the largest UK insurance companies and home to several well-known insurance brands, in 2015. She is currently the HR Centre of Expertise Director, leading a team to devise and lead the HR strategic agenda and provide expert guidance on culture, D&I, skills, early careers, and talent acquisition which forms part of the DLG business strategy. She has bought a wealth of experience and knowledge and has continued to influence, support and coach very senior leaders as well as delivering large scale people transformation. After almost 8 years with the Group Kelly continues to focus her passion on creating better places to work where people can thrive and do the best work of their careers. Prior to this Kelly has had an extensive and successful career in HR, leading HR Business Partner teams working in various sectors and organisations, gaining a deep and diverse range of experiences that has enabled her to successfully lead and inspire teams to deliver to high standards.

She lives in Kent with her husband and 2 daughters, one of whom attends CHSFG.

Name: Rebecca McManus

Appointed by: Elected by Parents

From: 1 September 2023 To: 31 August 2027

Designated Governor for Safeguarding and Looked After Children.

I have worked in education for over 20 years and have held many positions in that time including class teacher, SENDCo and now Headteacher of a local school.

My experience has been gained form working in inner London and in the outer suburbs.

I am passionate about ensuring all children have access to the life-changing opportunities that education can provide regardless of background or level of need.

Miss J Harding

Please send any correspondence for the Governing Body to:

clerk@chsfg.co.uk