Governors (ID 1001)

• Ms Wendi Webber
  Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor
  Ms Wendi Webber

  I have lived in Hammersmith and Fulham for 30+ years and I have been a governor for 17 years and a Chair of Governor's for 12 years. Both of my children attended Kenmont Primary School.

  I am a professional musician and music teacher. I teach in the state and private sectors and I am passionate about making sure that our children in the state sector get as many opportunities and have as good outcomes as children in the private sector.

  During the past few years I have seen the benefits of working in partnership with other schools and I am excited to see the further developments to come across each of the three schools in the federation .

• Ms Anna Armstrong
  Co-opted Governor
  Ms Anna Armstrong

  Anna is an Assistant Head, (Higher Education and Careers) at Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith where she has worked for over a decade.

  Prior to becoming an Assistant Head, Anna has been the Head of History and Politics at both G&L and the John Lyon School in Harrow.

  Anna studied for a BA Honours in History at the University of York before completing her PGCE at UCL IOE. She has undertaken UCL’s Senior Leadership qualification and is a member of the Careers Development Institute.

• Mandy Byrne
  Co-opted Governor
  Mandy Byrne

  A resident of West London since university, I worked in primary education as a teacher, SENCo and Deputy Headteacher in the borough of Westminster for 27 years and moved to St Mary's University, Twickenham 10 years ago as a senior lecturer in primary education training teachers.

  I have been a co-opted governor for a special needs specialist school as well as a staff governor in a mainstream primary school.

  I am committed to the wellbeing and progress of all children with a particular interest in the support and development of children with special educational needs. I have trained as a dyslexia specialist teacher and a person-centred trainer focusing on the needs of individual children and working closely with their families.

• Ms Alice Careless
  Vice Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor
  Ms Alice Careless

  Born and brought up in the local area, I was a pupil of Brackenbury in the 1980s. Both of my children have attended the school with my youngest moving on in July 2021. I joined as a parent governor in 2015 and was most recently the co-chair of governors at Brackenbury. I am a Co-opted governor. I have spent the last 24 years working in a number of local government and charitable organisations providing advice and advocacy for the local community. I am currently working for a national charity providing welfare advice, financial assistance and wellbeing support. ‹
  

• Ms Ffion Cartwright
  Co-opted Governor
  Ms Ffion Cartwright

  I've lived in Hammersmith and Fulham for the past three years and it's a place I'm proud to call home. I currently work as a Strategy Advisor in the Secretary of State for Housing, Policy and Strategy Unit, where I help drive forward long-term policy across government. My experience in public service-as well as my role as a proud aunty to two nieces- has given me a strong appreciation for the role that education plays in building confidence, nurturing potential and breaking down barriers to opportunity.

  As one of the newest members of the governing board, I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the school, its staff, and the wider community. I'm excited to contribute to its continued success and support its strategic development in the years ahead.

• Mr David Collins
  Executive Head Teacher, Ex-Officio Governor
  Mr David Collins

  I have been the head teacher at Brackenbury since September 2016 and Executive Head since September 2021. Prior to that I was a Head teacher of a primary school in Hampshire. I started my teaching career in 2001 in Hampshire and have taught and worked in a variety of Primary and Junior Schools. I enjoy working with governors in setting the strategic direction of the school and celebrating the schools achievements.

• Ms Gilly Di Loreto
  Co-opted Governor
  Ms Gilly Di Loreto

  I've proudly called Hammersmith and Fulham home for nearly three decades, and my two sons are currently thriving at Wendell Park Primary School. In my day-to-day life, I work in the healthcare sector, where I help manage various services and provide support to those in need.

  I'm genuinely eager to delve into the inner workings of our schools, discover how we can assist parents, and understand the steps we can take to support the growth and well-being of our children.

• Paige Dwyer
  Staff Governor
  Paige Dwyer

  I have been teaching for 9 years and feel proud to be part of the Kenmont community. Over the past three years, I've worked across the Brackenbury, Wendell, and Kenmont Federation, gaining valuable experience in a range of roles including Maths Lead, PSHE Lead, Phase Leader, and Writing Lead.

  I've taught across various year groups and have led whole-school music assemblies and the Kenmont school choir, which has been a real highlight. I love how every day in teaching is different and brings new opportunities to inspire and support our pupils.

  As a governor, I aim to bring a strong commitment to the values of our federation and a belief in creating an inclusive, nurturing, and high-achieving environment for all children. I'm excited to contribute to the Federation's continued success and future development.

• David Fawkes
  Co-Opted Governor
  David Fawkes

  I moved to London 30 years ago and spent the first part of my career working in international development for the United Nations before joining Google in its infancy. Long interested in education, I've served as an external university & career counsellor to several state and independent schools in London, and previously served as a School Governor, focusing on finance and resourcing. With a long career in digital media and tech, I am keenly interested in Responsible AI and the use of AI in education and see how, if used properly, it can expand horizons for all. Married, I make Brook Green my home.

• Mr Matthew Pitchers
  Parent Governor
  Mr Matthew Pitchers

  I am a new parent governor of the Federation. As a father of three boys, the oldest of which is in reception at Brackenbury, I have a keen interest in helping the new Federation and wider community. I am a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and currently work in investments. A resident of Shepherds Bush, I moved to London in 2007 from Merseyside.

• Ms Sophie Maclachlan
  Co-opted Governor (Staff)
  Ms Sophie Maclachlan

  I joined Brackenbury in 2021 and currently work as Year 6 teacher. I started my teaching career six years ago and taught for four years at school in Twickenham.​ I have worked across Key Stage 2 in Years 4, 5 and 6, which has deepened my knowledge and understanding of the curriculum in this key stage.

  I initially joined Brackenbury as DT lead - where I enjoyed developing the curriculum to include computer aided design - but the following year I became Science Lead. This has allowed me to develop a science curriculum which is accessible, diverse and exciting with the intent for children to continue with science subjects in secondary schools and later life. Being Science Lead has allowed me to work across the school with staff, children and parents and I am looking forward to working with the community of the three schools in the federation. Brackenbury is a wonderful school to work at where all staff are committed to the Brackenbury vision & ethos of developing lifelong learners who have the skills to be happy and successful in our ever changing world. I am looking forward to this role and being part of the governing board.

• Mr Gonzalo Orellana
  Co-opted Governor
  Mr Gonzalo Orellana

  I've decided to join the Governing Board in 2024 because of my desire to contribute towards the continuous improvement of the three schools within the Federation. I am the father of two boys who have attended Brackenbury since nursery.

  My professional experience has been focused on the financial industry across three different countries for the past eighteen years. I am delighted for the opportunity to support the work that staff and leadership do at the three schools, and become involved in improving the experience that children, parents and local communities receive.

• Mr Alastair Ross
  Parent Governor
  Mr Alastair Ross

  I have lived in Kensal Green since 2017. I started as a Governor at Kenmont shortly before the federation was established. My children attend Kenmont and I feel privileged to be able to support the federation as it grows from strength to strength.

  I am a middle leader at a local secondary school with a role that focusses primarily on curriculum and assessment. A secondary role I have is training, developing early careers teachers alongside helping to lead the coaching programme.

• Mr Meerav Shah
  Co-Opted Governor
  Mr Meerav Shah

  I have lived in Hammersmith for four years and feel lucky to be part of such a friendly and diverse community. I work as a consultant in the energy sector, focusing on projects that support the move to a cleaner, greener electricity network.

  Beyond my professional role, I bring a wide range of experience to the governing board. I have previously founded and chaired a registered charity orchestra in London, dedicated to making music accessible and inspiring younger audiences through free performances. I also hold a Combined Honours degree that included Education, with award-winning research in interdisciplinary pedagogy.

  As one of the newest members of the governing board, I'm excited to get to know the school, its staff, and the wider community. I look forward to contributing to its continued success and supporting its strategic development in the years ahead.

• Ms Finola West
  LA Governor
  Ms Finola West

  I have lived in Hammersmith for over 20 years and I enjoy being a member of this Governing Body initially as a parent, and now as the local authority governor. I take an extra interest in the curriculum pupils engage and achieve in, and how we work in partnership with our families and our local community, as well as how our schools meet the needs of the children they teach. I have worked in education for over 30 years as a primary school teacher and now as a senior lecturer in primary education at a University in South West London.

• Ms Ayan Yusuf
  Co-opted Governor (Staff)
  Ms Ayan Yusuf

  I have taught at Wendell for 8 years now and very much look forward to my future endeavours here. Every day at Wendell Park is unique, fulfilling and exciting. I guess that's what I love the most about our wonderful Wendell community.

  I came to this wonderful school straight from University and completed my NQT year in Year 5. What a year that was! Since then, I have worked across the board and have taught in Years 3, 5 and 6. I am a dedicated ECT mentor and greatly relish my role in developing newly qualified teachers - inducting them to the all-important ‘Wendell Way.'

  The various roles which I hold – that of Maths lead, Assessment Lead and of course, creative director of the infamous (and annual!) W Factor – mean that I work across the entire school and interact daily with the staff, children and parents. I love my job wholeheartedly and feel passionate about the work we do. I am fully committed to the Wendell Park vision & ethos and believe that as a school, we continually strive to provide an inspiring, nurturing and challenging environment, which allows all of our children to be happy, safe and successful. We ensure that all of our children leave school with a sense of pride and accomplishment in themselves and their abilities, and with a strong vision of their own futures. I am incredibly proud to be a member of Wendell Park and look forward to sharing in all of its future successes.