Our aim is for all pupils at Kelvin Grove to achieve their highest potential both socially and academically, as part of an inclusive learning community preparing them for the future.
Kelvin Grove is a large and increasingly popular school that successfully caters for a broad and diverse range of pupils including the most able pupils as well as those with special educational needs or disabilities, as recognised in our Ofsted inspection.
The Governing Body brings together parents, representatives from the local community, and people with relevant expertise, to help set the direction for Kelvin Grove, provide practical support and hold the school to account.
We, as Governors, work with the school’s leadership team to ensure every pupil receives an outstanding education. For us, this means a continuing strong focus on the core curriculum (reading, writing and maths) but without compromising on access to a broader curriculum so that every pupil has the chance to develop a love of learning across a range of subjects. We are proud of our music provision (including instrument tuition, a school orchestra, choir and band), our developing extra-curricular activities including sports and performing arts, and our excellent school trips.
As a parent with two children at the school, I am really proud of the education they are receiving and the friends they are making at Kelvin Grove and I am committed to working with the Governing Body and the school’s leadership team to ensure that all parents feel the same.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Eleanor Fairford
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, and read the slides from Lewisham Council about the role of a parent governor:
Alison Jupp
Staff Governor – “I have been working for Kelvin Grove school for 24 years. I am currently the manager of
Barbara Hoare
Parent Governor – “I’m a Parent Governor with a child in Year 2. Previously Head of Physics at a South
Bryan Strom
Parent Governor – “I am one half of the partnership raising twin boys. I am an Assistant Scout leader for
Christopher Pascal
Parent Governor – “I am a parent of 3 children aged 16, 4 and 4 months. My son Jaheem recently
Claire Ackford
Parent Governor – “I have been a Parent Governor for 4 years, and am now a SEND teacher at KG.
Eben Groenewald
Co-opted Governor (Chair of the Achievement Committee) – “I live in Crystal Palace and have a passion for education and
Eleanor Fairford
Chair of Governors – “My role is to support Mr Hyde with the strategic leadership of the school and chair
Hilary Lafinhan
Staff Governor – “I am proud to represent my colleagues as the Staff Governor, ensuring that the views of staff are
Ian Hyde
Headteacher – “As a school leader it is incredibly important to be supported and challenged by a representative, skilled and
Janine Green
Parent Governor (Chair of the P,P&C Committee) – “I am a Parent Governor and I care about having strong people,
Monika Wilkowska
Parent Governor – “I am a parent governor, who joined the KG community in 2020. My two boys love Kelvin
Paula McDonald
Local Authority Governor (Vice Chair) – “I contribute skills and experience in strategy, organisation change and governance and youth and
Sarah Cokayne
Community Governor – “I am a local Mum with over 20 years’ experience in the private sector, I work as
Shakera Rahman
Parent Governor – “Before becoming a Parent Governor I was secretary of PTA, involved in fundraising for the playground and
Tom Slaughter
Community Governor – “I am a qualified chartered accountant and have been working in the treasury team at BP since
