Governance
The schools governors are parents, members of staff and people who make up our wider community.
See below for some key information about our governors.
Jane Bickley, co-headteacher, attends all committees
Jane has been at Ashmead since January 2011, first as deputy head and from September 2024 as co-headteacher (full-time) alongside Sean. Prior to working at Ashmead she was an advisor for the Local Authority working in schools across Lewisham Borough and has taught in Lewisham for almost 25 years.
‘I’m pleased and excited to be working as co-headteacher at Ashmead from this September. I have attended all governing body meetings since starting work at Ashmead and am proud to be part of a hard-working and dedicated team of governors who are passionate about ensuring that our children and families receive the very best from their time here.’
Sean O’Flynn, co-headteacher, attends all committees
Sean has been at Ashmead since September 2011, first as headteacher and from September 2024 as co-headteacher (0.6) alongside Jane. Prior to working at Ashmead he was the deputy head of a school in Tower Hamlets where he attended all governing body meetings.
“I’m really looking forward to working as co-headteacher from this September and continuing to support the school and the governing board through this exciting new model of leadership.’
Dean Johnstone, co-opted governor, Chair of Governors, member of CFC Committee
Dean is Senior Manager at Place2Be, the leading charity for mental health support for school children. Dean works with partners to deliver mental health training across the children’s sector. Previously Dean worked in Leadership Development at Teach First and was a former Chair of Governors at a primary school in Leeds. Dean is the link governor for those children who are eligible for the “Pupil Premium”, additional money from central government for children from families with the least financially. Dean joined the governing body in January 2014.
“My motivation is aimed at ensuring all children succeed, especially those who face additional barriers to learning”
Hacer Ozmindek – Community Governor and member of the Resources Committee
Hacer joined the governing body of Ashmead in 2019, and sits on the Resources committee and as a financial professional for over 20 years she feels she can contribute to the committee in a highly effective way.
“I have over 20 years banking experience and also as a people manager. I am committed and enthusiastic for the school to strive for excellence and have a great impact on every student so they can achieve over and above”.
Eibhlin Vardy – Parent Governor elected February 2022
Eibhlin is a practising solicitor at a city law firm and joined the Ashmead Governing Board in February 2022. She aims to improve scrutiny and the transparency of decision-making, and foster communications with parents/guardians during her term. Eibhlin is conscious of the educational and other challenges that Covid-19 has presented for children, and will do her best to ensure that no Ashmead child is left behind.
Sophie Halliday, maternity cover for teacher governor (Maddy Carrick)
Ben Harrison, co-opted governor, appointed September 2023
Rachel Armstrong, local authority governor, appointed January 2024
Hazal Shevket, parent governor, appointed January 2024
Jennifer Marquez-Munoz, co-opted governor for support staff, appointed May 2024
Daniel Meehan, co-opted governor, appointed May 2024
Matt Foster, co-opted governor, appointed November 2024
Our Instrument of Government is here:
instrument of government docx.pdf
