Governance
Welcome to our Governors’ section.
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor. You will also find information explaining how you can become a governor.
Mount Stewart Schools – Federated Governing Body | ||||
Title | Name | Status | Position | Term End |
Mrs | Gillan Barnard | Co-opted | Chair, Parental engagement and communication Curriculum Diversity | 08.06.24 |
| Mr | Kishan Parshotam | Co-opted | Vice Chair, Pupil voice and pupil leadership | 22.03.26 |
Mrs | Sally Pond | Staff | Governor Training and induction | 16.09.26 |
Mr | John Ryan | Co-opted | Health & Safety | 19.10.28 |
Mr | Edward Griffiths | Co-opted | Finance | 08.06.24 |
| Mr | Nitin Patel | Co-opted | Finance | 19.10.28 |
Mrs | Penny Christodoulou | Co-opted | HR | 18.10.26 |
Miss | Dorcas Onabanjo | Co-opted | SEND and Cultural Diversity | 12.12.26 |
Mr | Darren Phillimore-Farden | Co-opted | ARP and Wellbeing | 20.02.27 |
Mr | Tom Thacker | Co-opted | PPG and Disadvantaged pupils | 29.09.25 |
Mr | Manoj Varsani | Co-opted | Early Career Framework | 15.07.25 |
Mrs | Zahra Obaydi | Parent | Curriculum | 31.08.24 |
Mrs | Rasila Pindoria | Parent | Safeguarding | 24.11.25 |
Mrs | Sally Newing | Associate | Headteacher |
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| Mrs | Sarah Jones | Associate | Operations Manager | |
| Miss | Rachel Johnson | Associate | Deputy Headteacher | |
Governor Diversity
At Mount Stewart Schools Federation, we acknowledge the vital role that diversity of thought, voices, and perspectives plays in fostering effective governance and the efficient operation of any organisation. To support these principles, we routinely gather diversity-related data from our governing body. Depending on the current data available, we utilise this information to:
- Target recruitment efforts to bridge gaps in experience and diversity.
- Adapt and refine board practices to facilitate full and inclusive participation.
- Prioritise training and awareness initiatives in areas that require attention.
- Address potential "blind spots" by seeking broader advice and perspectives on current and forthcoming opportunities, challenges, and risks.