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Meet our Local Advisory Council Members

Local Advisory Council and relevant Pecuniary Interests 2020-21

To access further information on the governors listed, please click on their names below 

Councillor Judith Ellis Chair of Local Advisory Council

I have been a local Councillor for Cray Valley West for 8 years and serve on the Education and Care Services Policy Development & Scrutiny Committees. My special interests are special educational needs, corporate parenting and adults with learning difficulties. I have two grown up children and four grandchildren who attend local schools and keep me on my toes!

 

Type of Appointment:  Trust appointment
Date of Appointment:  18 October 2018
Attendance Record 2020/21:   1 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  MP's Caseworker; Governor at Riverside School
Date Interest Acquired: 2000; TBC
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

 Theresa Mebitaghan Local Advisory Council Member

I am a trained Architect involved in several building constructions. I now live locally and have my own business that allows me to work around my two children who are pupils of Midfield Primary School. I am passionate about learning in every aspect of life and enjoy imparting as much knowledge as I can to those around me. I also love refurbishing and renovating run-down, dilapidated buildings. My hobbies include reading, cooking, travelling and writing articles for journals.

Type of Appointment:  Trust Appointed
Date of Appointment:  10 October 2019 (4 years)
Attendance Record 2020/21:   0 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  Director TM Hair Ltd;  Director Beezees Creations
Date Interest Acquired: TBC
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Jackie Barton Head of School

Before joining Midfield, I worked at an ‘outstanding’  primary school in Kent as KS1 leader and English coordinator.  In 2013, I was appointed class teacher and Assistant Head at Midfield, quickly followed by Deputy Head all under the leadership of Mrs Sesli.  Last year, I was privileged to be appointed Head of School with the exciting opportunity of working closely with other Spring Trust Schools and ensuring every child at Midfield receives an outstanding education.  

 

When I'm not working, I enjoy being at home and spending time with my husband, two grown up children and the family dog rescued from Battersea.  At the weekend and during the holidays you will find me either at the gym, swimming, having a coffee with friends, supporting West Ham, reading or walking the family dog.

Type of Appointment:  Head of School
Date of Appointment:  n/a
Attendance Record 2020/21:  1 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  None declared
Date Interest Acquired: n/a
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Tim Cross Local Advisory Council Member

Tim started his career as a secondary school teacher but currently works part time as the Pastor of the River Church in St Pauls Cray which is seeking to care and support the local community. In his other role he works for the Leigh Academies Trust as the Head of Digital Engagement supporting schools in using technology to drive forward learning and progress. He is married with three boys who all attend Midfield Primary School.

Type of Appointment: Trust appointed Parent
Date of Appointment:  10 July 2017 (4 years)
Attendance Record 2020/21:   1 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  Director Eltham Green Community Interest; Head of Learning Technology Leigh Academies Trust
Date Interest Acquired: June 2017; August 2013
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Gulcin Sesli Executive Head Teacher

Type of Appointment:  Executive Head Teacher
Date of Appointment:  n/a
Attendance Record 2020/21:   n/a
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  Executive Head Teacher Leesons Primary School
Date Interest Acquired: September 2017
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

 Shamini Balabaskaran Local Advisory Council Member

Type of Appointment:  Trust appointed
Date of Appointment:  8th February 2018 (4 years)
Attendance Record 2020/21:   0 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  None declared
Date Interest Acquired: n/a
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Former LC Members

Karen Kick

Type of Appointment:  Staff elected
Date of Appointment:  7th November 2013 (4 years) term ended 6th November 2017
Attendance Record (2017-18):   1 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  None declared
Date Interest Acquired: n/a
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Lisa Elliott

Type of Appointment:  Trust appointed
Date of Appointment:  10 October  2017 (4 years) resigned 23 May 2018
Attendance Record (2017-18):   5 of 5
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  Free schools project manager at DfE
Date Interest Acquired: TBC
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Linda Sokoloff

Type of Appointment:  Trust appointment
Date of Appointment:  11 December 2015 (4 years) resigned 20 July 2018
Attendance Record 2017/18:  6 of 6
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  None declared
Date Interest Acquired: n/a
Business Interests of close family members : Declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Sarah Hunt

Type of Appointment:  Trust appointed Parent
Date of Appointment:  8th February 2018 (4 years)
Attendance Record 2018/19:   6 of 8
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  None declared
Date Interest Acquired: n/a
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

Amanda Hughes Vice Chair of Local Advisory Council

Type of Appointment:  Trust appointment
Date of Appointment:  2 November 2017 (4 years)
Attendance Record 2020/21:  1 of 1
Business or Pecuniary Interest:  None declared
Date Interest Acquired: n/a
Business Interests of close family members : None declared
Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared

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