Local Advisory Council and relevant Pecuniary Interests 2020-21
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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 2021/22: 4 of 4 |
| 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 |
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 2021/22: 4 of 4 |
| 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
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 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
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| Date of Appointment: 10 July 2017 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2021/22: 4 of 4 |
| 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 2021/22: 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 2021/22: 2 of 4 |
| 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 |
Theresa Mebitaghan Local Advisory Council Member
| 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 |
