Welcome from the Chair of Governors

Kelvin Grove is a diverse and inclusive school, fully representative of our local community. We are able to welcome pupils of all abilities and serve a wide range of needs, meaning we are immensely proud of the progress all of our pupils make throughout their time here – not just academically, but socially and emotionally. In our most recent inspection OFSTED recognised the strong community we have and the support and care this provides for everyone.

We want to ensure that we stay true to our vision of every child developing a lifelong love of learning. This means a strong focus on the core curriculum areas of reading, writing and maths, coupled with a forward thinking and progressive wider curriculum – ensuring that every child can thrive. Our music provision sets us apart, with a range of music lessons and clubs accessible to all.  A wide array of extra-curricular activities and school residential trips, in the UK and France, ensure that life at Kelvin Grove is stimulating and memorable. 

As a Governing Body we are made up of parents/carers, representatives from the local community and staff. We help set the direction for the school and work closely with the Leadership Team on a supportive and, where necessary, challenging basis. We hold decision makers to account and bring healthy, alternative perspectives to the team. 

I joined the Kelvin Grove Governing Body as Parent Governor in 2017, when my daughter was in Year 1.  She has since moved on to secondary school and I also have a son still at Kelvin Grove. I’m proud to be both a parent and a Governor at KG and to have the opportunity to give something back to the school that has given my children, and others,  so much.

Please do contact me if you have any questions. 

Janine Green

Chair of Governors

At Kelvin Grove we want our children to feel challenged and successful, autonomous and sensitive to others and proud to be part of an inclusive learning community which is preparing them for the future. We aim to provide an excellent education through a curriculum and learning environment which is stimulating, aspirational, creative and enjoyable so as to enable all our children to achieve their highest potential.

OUR AIM IS THAT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU, YOU WILL LEAVE OUR SCHOOL HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• achieve an excellent standard in English and maths so that you will be well prepared for learning at secondary school;
• learn about history, science, languages, other cultures and traditions which will give you the foundations for future learning and engagement with the world around you;
• develop your wider skills beyond the main curriculum through sport, the arts and technology;
• study in the local and wider community and to experience high quality residential visits;
• develop resilience, self-respect and emotional well-being and have regular opportunities to be a leader as well as part of a team;
• make strong and lasting friendships and have a happy and rewarding education free from prejudice and intimidation;
• develop a life-long love of learning;
• become a confident, aspirational and independent individual who takes responsibility for your actions and understands your role in your community and in the wider world. 

The Governing Body Structure  VIEW HERE

Governors’ Details and Register of Interests DOWNLOAD HERE

The Governors’ Code of Conduct VIEW HERE

Governors’ Minutes  VIEW HERE

If you consider that you could contribute to Kelvin Grove in this way, please contact the chair of governors.

You can also watch the video below from Lewisham Council about the role of a parent governor:

The Role of a Parent Governor