I have had the privilege of being a co-opted governor with Vaughan since January 2022.  My responsibilities lie within Health & Safety, GDPR and the website.  I have two children, both in high school now who previously attended Vaughan. I have had the pleasure of seeing them both grow into wonderful (and challenging) individuals, all with the help of the team at this wonderful school.

Professionally, I am a management consultant and leadership coach, typically working in the public sector, helping with organisational and technology transformation programmes, impacting many thousands of people.  The skills I have gained in my professional life allow me to give back positively to the school, which is a great honour.

I have been a Senior Leader at Vaughan Primary School since January 2004. I have held the role of co-opted Governor as Deputy Headteacher and currently as Ex Officio as Headteacher. I have been the substantive Headteacher of the school since March 2019.

It is an honour to lead this community of learners. Preparing children for a happy future is at the core of what we want for our pupils in giving them a range of opportunities to be productive citizens in Modern Britain and beyond. All stakeholders work hard to ensure that the pupils are safe, secure and part of a positive, tolerant and caring community. The personal approach we embrace is all about valuing all our children as individuals, which is essential in terms of helping pupils achieve their best.

Trustee of Re:generation Harrow

& Trustee & Chair of St Peters Pre-School

I am a true Harrovian having been born and raised in Harrow Weald!

I have worked in Childcare / Early Years settings for over 30 years, in both the public and private sectors. I worked for LB Barnet for 17 years supporting childminders to deliver the EYFS when it was first devised and delivering training to all types of providers and working closely with the Early Years Advisory Teachers

For the last 7 years, I have been working for St Peter’s church, about 5 mins away from the school, running the Children’s Work there. I love being part of the close-knit community of West Harrow and can see that Vaughan Primary school is at the heart of that. This is my first time as a Governor, but I am pleased to be able to play my part in helping the school stay at its very best.

I have been a governor at Vaughan since March 2020. I am a parent of 2 children, 1 currently at Vaughan in yr 4. I currently hold the safeguarding and attendance governor role, but I have previously held the finance chair role. 

Being a governor gives me the opportunity to give back to the school and the wider Vaughan community whilst using my transferable skills from work in the public sector – I am a senior business development manager for at Transport for London. It is a responsibility I take great pride in.  

As a member of staff at Vaughan for 12 years, I have held the role of staff governor at Vaughan previously and now associate governor to offer my expertise as an Assistant Headteacher to the governing body.

As a longstanding member of the Vaughan community, I am passionate about ensuring that the school’s strategic vision is well thought out and support’s the school to ‘to prepare our children for a happy future.’ I support the governance of the school to carry out this role by ensuring they have information they require to carry out their statutory duties in their oversight of the school.

I was elected to the role of Staff Governor in October 2023 having been part of the teaching staff at Vaughan since September 2013.  Being part of the Vaughan community for 10 years has enabled me to gain insight into the challenges and opportunities we face.

From classroom teaching to curriculum development, coaching and mentoring, I've actively contributed to our school's growth, with nurturing students' personal development as my driving force.  As part of the Governing body, I advocate for our staff and work in partnership to ensure our pupils receive the support and opportunities they deserve to flourish academically and personally.

My name is Lucy Kitchen and I am currently the Assistant Headteacher Achievement, Inclusion and SENDCo at Nower Hill High school. Having worked at Nower Hill High School for nearly 12 years, I have been fortunate to have held a variety of roles within the school, all of which have given me great experiences in my career. These roles have included: Head of Drama, Head of Year and Whole School Process Pupil Premium Progress Leader. 

As a mum of three young children, I have a real interest in primary education and I am passionate about all children succeeding in life and fulfilling their full potential, regardless of their background and ability.

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4th Headstone Scouts Group: Secretary & Trustee

Stepping Stones Preschool Harrow: Trustee (Chair)

Pupil Voice and Parent Partnership

I am a parent governor and have three children - one who is now studying at university, and two who attend Vaughan. I was fortunate to be elected as a parent governor at Vaughan recently. I am looking forward to bringing some of the skills gained from previously serving as a parent governor at a large academy in Camden where I was responsible for improving communication between the school and parents through better outreach and more inclusive strategies, and which families reported as very successful.

I work part-time as a website consultant and digital marketing analyst, which allows me the time to hold various volunteering roles in the community. I am also Chair of a local charity-run preschool, and a trustee for a local Scouts group, where I hold the role of secretary and also where I act as a parent helper.

Previously, I spent four years as a parent governor at a large academy in Camden. I was responsible for improving communication between the school and parents through better outreach and more inclusive strategies, which families reported as very successful. I was elected Chair of the school’s Admissions Committee, where we considered in-year applications and created a new admissions pathway. I plan to apply the skills gained in my new parent partnership and pupil voice role for Vaughan.

I also enjoy being an active PTA participant at Vaughan when time allows, and being a part of such a warm and inclusive school community as a current parent at the school.