Governors
The Governors' Policy is to give the Headteacher and staff as much freedom of action as professionals require, to carry out the aims of the school efficiently and in the best interests of the students, within the context of local and national requirements.
Click to read the Governors Three Year Mission StatementClick to read the Governors Code of Conduct The full Governing Body meets, at least, once a term.
CLICK TO READ THE LATEST GOVERNORS MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDSFor the attention of the Clerk to the Governing Body, please send any correspondence for the Governing Body to:
Chair of Governors
Name: Bernadette Marjoram
Appointed by:
From 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2027
Staff Governors
Name: Liz Mensah
Appointed by: Elected by School staff
From: 1 September 2016 - To: 31 August 2024
Link Governor for SEN, Safeguarding and Looked after Children.
I am currently the Assistant Head with an oversight of pupil premium students and am also the Head of Faculty for Social Communications. I have been a teacher at Chislehurst School for Girls since 2008 and this is the second time that I have been a staff governor. I am fully committed to the vision at our school which is that every student aims high and has the chance to be the very best versions of themselves.
Name: Maria French
Appointed by: Ex-Officio by virtue of the office as Headteacher
From: 1 September 2020 - To: Ongoing
Appointed as Headteacher from September 2020, Mrs French has taught and led in comprehensive schools and single sex super-selective schools in Kent, Derbyshire, and Essex for 30 years. She is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and of the Royal Society of Arts and is very ambitious for the futures of all our students at Chislehurst School for Girls. Mrs French was also awarded the Princes' Teaching Institute Leadership Award in 2018, for a project committed to enabling girls to succeed in public speaking.
Name: Michelle Bryan
Appointed by: Elected by School staff
From: 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2027
Co-Opted Governors
Name: Redicine Lawson
Appointed by: Elected
From: 6 October 2020 - To: 5 October 2024
Link Governor For SEND
Parent Governor with effect from 06.10.20.
Director of RLawson Accounting Services limited.
Parent Governors
Name: Kelly Madeley
Appointed by: Elected by Parents
From: 1 September 2023 - To: 31 August 2027
Kelly Madeley joined Direct Line Group, one of the largest UK insurance companies and home to several well-known insurance brands, in 2015. She is currently the HR Centre of Expertise Director, leading a team to devise and lead the HR strategic agenda and provide expert guidance on culture, D&I, skills, early careers, and talent acquisition which forms part of the DLG business strategy. She has bought a wealth of experience and knowledge and has continued to influence, support and coach very senior leaders as well as delivering large scale people transformation. After almost 8 years with the Group Kelly continues to focus her passion on creating better places to work where people can thrive and do the best work of their careers. Prior to this Kelly has had an extensive and successful career in HR, leading HR Business Partner teams working in various sectors and organisations, gaining a deep and diverse range of experiences that has enabled her to successfully lead and inspire teams to deliver to high standards.
She lives in Kent with her husband and 2 daughters, one of whom attends CHSFG.
Name: Rebecca McManus
Appointed by: Elected by Parents
From: 1 September 2023 - To: 31 August 2027
I have worked in education for over 20 years and have held many positions in that time including class teacher, SENDCo and now Headteacher of a local school.
My experience has been gained form working in inner London and in the outer suburbs.
I am passionate about ensuring all children have access to the life-changing opportunities that education can provide regardless of background or level of need.
