Governor (ID 1245)

• Sue Cane
  Co-Chair of Governors
  Sue Cane

  Sue has spent many years working in the financial services industry. She is a Chartered Secretary and one of her main responsibilities is to advise Boards of Directors on best practice in Corporate Governance and compliance with relevant laws. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and overcome obstacles imposed by unconscious bias or discrimination, and acted as a mentor for the Prince's Trust and also for colleagues within a large organisation.

  Sue joined the governing body of SHJS in 2021 but is an very experienced governor, having previously been Chair on the governing bodies of two primary schools.

• Miss Marie Smith
  Co-Chair of Governors
  Miss Marie Smith

  Marie Smith is a co-opted governor. She is currently Assistant Head at a primary school in Newham, having taught for over 15 years in a wide range of schools, including abroad. Her current role includes being Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCO and Mental Health Lead as well as being lead teacher for the school's Resource Provision for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She often works with other schools in how to best support children with Special Educational Needs and ASD in particular. She is a passionate supporter of inclusion and believes is focusing on the whole child, not just academic achievement. She is currently the governor for safeguarding at SHJS.

• THE REVEREND FATHER RODERICK S.P. HINGLEY, B.A.
  Vice Chair of Governors
  THE REVEREND FATHER RODERICK S.P. HINGLEY, B.A.

  Father Ringley has been a priest in The Church of England for 44 years. A graduate of St. Chad's College in The University of Durham he completed his Theological Training at St. Stephen's House, Oxford. Having moved around the country experiencing industrial, rural and urban ministry, Father Hingley has been The Vicar of St. Alban, Protomartyr, Romford for 29 years. He is the longest serving Incumbent in The Deanery of Havering. Father Hingley has been a Governor at Frances Bardsley since 1996 and Chairman of Governors from 2008-2018. In 2013 The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls joined The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Education Affiliated Schools Scheme. He has been a Governor of Squirrels Heath Junior School since 2004 and is currently Vice-Chairman. In 2018 Father Hingley was appointed a Governor of The Bridge (Alternative Provision) School, Romford. Until its closure in 2009 Father Hingley was a Governor of The Manor Primary School for 13 years, 10 of which he was Chairman of Governors.

  Engaged in the life of the local community and beyond, Father Hingley has been Chaplain to and an Executive Committee member of The Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 1996. He has served as Chaplain to The Mayor of Havering 2012-13 and 2016-17.

  St. Alban's, Romford is a leading major Commissioner of Outstanding Contemporary Ecclesiastical

  Art holding twenty-five Design Awards.

• Mrs Catherine Brewington
  Observer Governor
  Mrs Catherine Brewington

  Hi my name is Catherine, I am a mum to two children, both of whom attended Squirrels.

  My son is in Year 5 and my daughter left Year 6 in July 2021.

  Professionally I am a qualified lawyer, but I am a Mum first and when the opportunity came to join the Governing Board in 2019 I wanted the chance to not only support and give back to my community but also to work with the school to help growth and development in a place where my children spent the majority of their week. Â I am now a Parent Governor and have specific responsibility for Heath & safety, Maths and Literacy.

  Since joining the board the school has made some really huge achievements - which has nothing at all to do with me and all to do with the dedicated teachers and staff. Â They have built the Bio-dome which encourages our pupils to always consider their environment and the effect they have on it, the recent sensory garden at the front of the school, which inspires mindfulness and tranquillity, not just for the pupils but for the staff as well and finally in terms of educational achievements last years' Year 4 won the Maths World Cup, a global maths competition, to name but a few!

• Camika Boamah
  Co-Opted Governor
  Camika Boamah

  Camika is a family solicitor, alongside running a small business.

  Prior to this she has held successful positions as an educational and career pathways mentor within various inner London programs. She believes that every child has the ability to succeed with the right education and support system.

  Camika hopes to use her experiences and passion for diversity and inclusivity to support the continued success of the school in the future.
  

• Mr Niyi Ajayi
  Local Authority Governor
  Mr Niyi Ajayi

  Niyi is an experienced property management and maintenance professional, a graduate of the University College of Estate Management, Reading. He has a keen interest in education and his desire is to see pupils discover and maximise their potential experiencing personal growth in the process and contributing positively to the community.

  Niyi enjoys reading with a keen interest in the areas of finance, property and motivation.

• Dave Crunden
  Parent Governor
  Dave Crunden

  After a 30 plus year career in law enforcement and national security, working in policing locally, nationally and internationally, Dave now works in risk management in the financial services industry and brings a diverse mix of life experience and risk management skills to the Governors. He is the father of two boys at SHJS, and is passionate about both academic development but also the learning of values and inclusivity so that children are better equipped to move forward through life as happy and valuable members of the community. Dave has been a Parent Governor at the school since 2022.

• Owen Frith
  Staff Governor
  Owen Frith

• Miss Sylvia Neverson
  Parent Governor
  Miss Sylvia Neverson

  I wanted to become a parent governor as I feel I have the drive to help develop the school’s strategy of raising the standards and achievements for all pupils. I have a child at Squirrels Heath Juniors and currently work as a teaching assistant near by. Previous to working in education I was in the Metropolitan Police for 15 years most recently in Counter Terrorism Intelligence. This has helped develop my analytical and problem solving skills as well as making me aware of safeguarding and prevent.

• Mr Graeme Loding
  Co-Opted Governor
  Mr Graeme Loding

  Graeme is employed as a Portfolio Manager in the financial services industry which he has worked in for over 25 years. He was raised and went to school in Havering before completing his Masters degree in History from Goldsmith College, University of London. Graeme is committed to helping the next generation and has been a volunteer mentor for young people for the last 4 years within Havering. Before that he volunteered as a mentor for young people through a workplace scheme. Graeme joined the governing body of SHJS in 2024.

• Mrs Sue Carter
  Co-Opted Governor
  Mrs Sue Carter

  My name is Sue and I am a co-opted governor. I am now retired and spend much of my time looking after my grandchildren. I spent all my career in schools and my last position was as the headteacher of a school in the London Borough of Newham where I worked for many years. When I joined the school it was an infant school and I led the school as it grew into a successful community primary school. I am passionate in supporting all children and their families to achieve their potential both academically and as happy, positive and valuable members of the community. I am new to the governing body but I am very experienced in working with governors and the community to support the development of the school.