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Governance
As a regional PRU working with schools, families and other stakeholders in our community, robust accountability is critical. Governance is through our Local Governing Body whose regular meetings and frequent visits to the school robustly challenge our practices, develop the service and drive improvement in outcomes for pupils.
| Member | Role | Role(s) outside NWKAPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Willbourn | Chair | Executive Headteacher at Orchard Academy | |
| Odette Kelham | Governor Safeguarding lead | Senior Assistant Headteacher at St John's Catholic Comprehensive School | |
| Marie Woolston | Governor Ex officio | Head of Service at NWKAPS | |
| George Rorke | Governor | Headteacher at Thamesview School | |
| Abi Woodhouse | Governor | Deputy Head of Service at NWKAPS | |
| David Alphonso | Governor | Assistant Head of Service at NWKAPS | |
| Carlos Hood | Governor | Retired teacher | |
| Lisa Thistlewaite | Governor | Leader Virtual Schools Kent | |
| Andy McCormack | Governor | Public Sector | |
| James Fotheringham | Governor | Deputy Head Teacher - Gravesend Grammar School |
All members can be contacted by email or post addressed to Pamela Edwards pedwards11@suttonmail.org
NWKAPS is part of Alternative Learning Trust whose governance structure and membership is detailed at GIAS.
Current vacancies
The Local Governing Body currently has the following vacancies:
- Parent member
- Member