Meet our Local Advisory Council Members
Local Advisory Council and relevant Pecuniary Interests 2020-21
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Amanda Hughes Vice Chair of Local Advisory Council
I am privileged to be the Vice Chairman to the Local Advisory Council at Midfield Primary School.
I have had a lifelong passion for education and began my teaching career in Plumstead, South East London too many years ago to admit! Most recently I have been been Head of an ‘outstanding’ early years setting and has thoroughly enjoyed my visits to the Nursery and Reception at Midfield.
I now look after my lovely new grandson and care for my elderly mother whilst keeping up to date with current educational changes by teaching part time. When time allows I can be found head down over a sewing machine making bunting, cushion covers and all things creative.
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 |
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
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 |