Meet the Governors (ID 1302)

• Brian Ford
  Chair of Governors, SEND and Disadvantaged Governor, Parent Governor
  Brian Ford

  I have lived in the Borough of Bromley since 2008 and am relishing the opportunity to serve as a Governor, as I have two children attending Pratts Bottom Primary School. Being involved in supporting the school from a strategic perspective is something I am looking forward to. I am grateful to be able to help the school that provides our children and community with key core values.

• Reverend Susan Atkinson-Jones
  Co-opted Governor
  Reverend Susan Atkinson-Jones

  As a Vicar I have always focussed on links between the church and schools in the community as I believe that by working together we can improve life for those within the communities we serve.

  I am grateful for the opportunity to be a co-opted Governor at Pratts Bottom Primary School as I hope the skills I have developed over the years will be of benefit in the ongoing development of the school. I look forward to working as a part of a team as we seek to provide opportunities for the school to grow in strength and for the children to attain their fullest potential.

• Louise Baxendale
  Co-opted Governor, Health & Safety Governor (PBPS)
  Louise Baxendale

  I amLouiseBaxendale, a mother of a child starting year 1 at Pratts Bottom Primary School. My family moved to Pratts Bottom in January 2021 and we were keen for our daughter to begin her education at the small local school. I have loved joining the community of both the village and of the school and have enjoyed getting to know the education framework and feeling like we’re part of the schools’ ‘family’.

  I am a civil engineer and have worked in the engineering industry for 13 years. I am currently working as an Associate for an engineering consultancy, mainly working on trying to improve the strategic road network (motorways). At my previous role working for National Highways (government owned company), I led a national team developing technical standards, strategies and programmes to improve the day to day operations of motorways.

  I am a STEM ambassador (volunteering programme to promote and support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in schools and colleges) and I am keen to influence this within Pratts Bottom. I love that Pratts Bottom Primary School’s mission is that ‘every child can succeed because they are recognised and valued.’ This is so important along with nourishing the children with support in their education, a crucial stepping stone into their future education and working lives. I am passionate about the shaping and supporting of the children’s education and wider environment to enable them to reach their full potential and I hope to be part of a team that can make a difference.

• Dann Cleveland
  Co-opted Governor, Training Governor
  Dann Cleveland

  Ihave worked for 20 years as a Finance professional in the City and live locally. For the past four years I’ve been working for the National Citizens Service whose mission is to inspiregenerations of citizens through shared experiences that develop character and bridge social divides. I am passionate about enrichment activities and social action and also keen to bring my experience of finance, governance, risk and commercial to support the school where I can.

• Chitranga Diyasena
  Co-opted Governor
  Chitranga Diyasena

  I have been working in various parts of the world for more than thirty years. During my stay in Malawi, Central Africa, I served as a parent governor in the governing board of Hillview Primary School, an international primary school, where my daughter started her education. I enjoyed that role and worked with management to improve schooling experiences for young children.

  It is my belief that I can share my knowledge and experience with Pratts Bottom Primary School to enhance its strategic goals.

• Reney Nazim
  Staff Governor
  Reney Nazim

• Sophie Perez
  Staff Governor, DEI Governor
  Sophie Perez

  I have worked at Pratts Bottom for seven years now and have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far. There is such a wonderful community here and the children are so supportive of one other. When the opportunity arose to be become a staff governor, I jumped at the chance. I look forward to helping the school grow even further and continuing to provide all the opportunities we can for the children.

• Peter Thompson
  Parent Governor, Safeguarding Governor
  Peter Thompson

  I believe in the school’s core values, having the community at its heart.Iam aDetective Inspector with 20 years service specialising in Safeguarding, protecting vulnerable adults and children. As a senior leader I have responsibility for strategic decisions delivering successful outcomes.I want the school to be a safe and nurturing place where our children can fulfil their full potential. I am keen to support the school to improve but equally hold the leadership to account when necessary.

• Manasi Joshi
  Parent Governor
  Manasi Joshi

  I am a Business Manager working with Lloyds Banking group for the past 15 years, with a total of 18 years experience in IT.

  I was born in Palghar, Maharashtra, India and completed a degree in Computer Science from Fergusson College, Pune University. We moved to the UK in 2008 for work and are now British citizens.

  I am a member of a charity group at work and am really passionate about working towards a purpose to help Britain prosper.I am looking forward to taking this opportunity to work with the school.

• Dr Luke Beattie
  Parent Governor
  Dr Luke Beattie

  I began my career as an actor and theatre director in Canada and earned certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (2002), before attending the University of Exeter for an MFA in Staging Shakespeare, graduating with Distinction (2008), along with certifications in radio presenting and stage combat. I moved straight into a full scholarship Drama PhD with Exeter, with my thesis based on Early Modern English dramaturgy (2012). My ongoing areas of research include English dramaturgy beforeShakespeare, and the history of rhetoric.

  Since my PhD, I have continued working as an actor, with professional credits in allmedia. I have also worked extensively as an educator, with students from the earliest yearsthrough to postgraduate students, as a private tutor, guest secondary school instructor,visiting director and tutor at various universities and drama schools, and for several years asthe department head responsible for all academic work and contextual studies at the ItaliaConti drama school for their BA in professional actor training.

  My children currently attend Chelsfield Primary School, and I believe my experience will be valuable to the Local Governing Board.