Governors

Mike Dormer - Chair of Governors

I've spent my entire working life in the film and television industry, originally as a documetary maker but mainly as a drama producer. For several years I was a governor at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance in Siducp. I live in St Margarets and volunteered as a governor to support education in Richmond. Chase Bridge is a vibrant creative community and I'm very much looking forward to becoming part of it.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor - Community

Chair of the Governing Body, Safeguarding, Pay and Performance Management, Three-year Strategy Group, Recruitment and Selection.

Appointed 3rd December 2014. Term ends 3rd December 2022.

The chair of governors can be contacted via email at governors@chasebridge.richmond.sch.uk

Eleanor Wright

I have been a governor since my children were at Chase Bridge in the 1990s. I became a governor because of my interest in the school and in education, and in the hope that I could be helpful. I am a solicitor specialising in education law and a member of Richmond Dyslexia Association, and I also sit on local admission and exclusion appeal panels.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor - Community

Safeguarding

Appointed 10th June 1995. Term ends 20th June 2025.

James Lovatt

Employment: Head of Compliance Europe - TD Securities

I have worked for a number of financial services firms and lived in the local area for approximately fifteen years. Over that time I have realised how important it is to have a variety of views contributing to decision making. I want to be able to use my skills and expertise from the financial sector to hopefully contribute to the continued success of Chase Bridge. In addition I am excited to learn how such an important sector functions and will enjoy developing new skills along the way. I look forward to working with all members of the Chase Bridge community in the future. I am married with two young daughters and enjoy playing golf.

Governing Body role: Local Authority Governor

Pay and Performance Management, Admin and Premises, Health & Safety Link Governor

Appointed 8th February 2017. Term ends 9th February 2025.

Ash Patel

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor - Parent

Financial Planning Group, Pay and Performance Management, Three-year Strategy Group.

During the past 15 years of my working career I have been a senior member of project teams where major institutions (commercial and not for profit - NHS/Government Agencies) are going through re-structure/ change / transformation (ICT)/ new capital investment injection(Estates, Facilities Management). As a qualified ACMA accountant I have driven those changes from a financial budgeting/planning, financial modelling and funding approval needs.

As a parent of a son at Chase Bridge I can bring those skills and experience to Chase Bridge to help the school achieve its long term financial and non-financial goals.

Appointed September 2020. Term ends 29th July 2024.

Helen Box

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed 10th May 2021. Term ends 11th May 2025.

Graeme Kirkpatrick

My career and other achievements in life to date are thanks in no small part to the education I received as a primary school student. I believe that education can be a creator of many great experiences for participants and an enabler of many more. I'm also a believer that Sport and games play a similar role, creating & enabling experiences, throughout life and I think Chase Bridge recognises the same.

I plan to use the skills I've gained through a varied professional career, in construction, to help the Governing Body continue the vibrancy and excellence of experiences at Chase Bridge.

As a Parent Governor, I'm excited to have an opportunity to contribute to the school that my children and others attend and look forward to doing so.

Governing Body role: Parent Governor

Appointed 1st June 2021. Term ends 2nd June 2025.

Bhaven Marshall

I’m a parent of two children at Chase Bridge and have lived in the local area all my life. I have a background in health and social care and have previously served as a Children’s Health Commissioner within London. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to support the Governing Body and contribute to the schools continuing success.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed 6th July 2022. Term ends 6th July 2026

Emily Metcalfe

I’m a parent of two children at Chase Bridge and grew up in this area too. I became a governor because of my interest in education and to support the school in its ambitions. I’ve volunteered with Achieving for Children running mock interviews, as an Enterprise Advisor with RUTC and currently as a Mentor through the Bloom network.

My background is marketing and advertising, where working collaboratively with teams chosen for their diverse strengths and skills, coming together to make something work is a crucial factor to success. I hope to bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the group, and learn about what it takes to keep a brilliant school running.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed 21st September 2022. Term ends 21st September 2026

Tony Meehan

I retired in 2017 after 29 years as a teacher in mainstream secondary and special schools. My specialism is modern foreign languages. I spent over eight of those years as head of a Pupil Referral Unit, working with vulnerable pupils excluded from mainstream school and their families in inner London, before retiring in 2017. I now coach and train school leadership teams. I also support schools and families in my role as a nonviolence resistance (NVR) practitioner. I continue to explore approaches to education that minimise the likelihood and risks of exclusion.

I live locally and look forward to making a positive contribution to Chase Bridge school and continuing to learn in the process.

Governing Body role: Associate Member

Appointed 21st July 2022. Term ends 21st July 2026

Kuldev Sehra

I am a local Councillor representing our unique town of Whitton. I am already involved in a number of charities and initiatives as I strive to help make our neighbourhood and community fulfil its potential.

I was honoured when given the opportunity to serve as a Governor at Chase Bridge because there are synergies between this and what I do already. I fully endorse the school's vision for all children to excel at learning, be able to express their talents and know how to care for others.

I hope to be able to bring my life experience of being a parent, 30 years as a financial adviser and multiple committees that I take part in; so that I can fulfil my responsibilities here.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed 21st September 2022. Term ends 21st September 2026

Gillian Keane

My daughter is a pupil at Chase Bridge and I decided to become a Governor to support the school and gain a deeper understanding of education. I work in Corporate Governance and Finance and I am keen to support the school in whatever way I can to succeed.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed 26th September 2022. Term ends 26th September 2026

Archana Jhinger

I bring over 13 years of experience working in the Real Estate Industry. I have solid experience in budgeting, finance, health and safety, customer service, sustainability and capital expenditure.

I feel honoured and privileged to be able to contribute to the local community, and hence I am here to support the Chase Bridge community with my skill capacity. I also mentor university students and do webinars and in-person presentations for schools through charity partners from work.

An interesting fact about me is that I love creativity and was part of several stage performances and plays in my much younger days. Life is also about an effective life-work balance for me.

I look forward to working with the decision-making community to contribute towards a progressive, safe, empowered and effective educational institution.

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed 21st September 2022. Term ends 21st September 2026

Kath Briggs

I am an outstanding primary teacher with 18 years of experience and have taught across the entire primary range. I have led many year groups, been an assistant and deputy head and a leading English teacher.  

In the past, I was the staff governor at my previous school for five years.   

I joined Chase Bridge six years ago and I am currently leading Year 5. I also have a child at the school. 

I look forward to contributing to Chase Bridge in a new way as staff governor and building effective partnerships.  

Governing Body role: Staff Governor

Appointed 25th May 2021. Term ends 26th May 2025.

Gareth Mantle

Governing Body role: Co-opted Governor 

As a teacher of 12 years experience in Key Stage 2, I am excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the life of Chase Bridge Primary School as a governor.

With a background in the arts (studying Art History and working in arts administration in London) I bring to the classroom a creative approach - focussing on arts and design & technology. I have been a Year 6 teacher at Chase Bridge for 3 years and have enjoyed becoming part of the school community. I have two primary age children and enjoy reading, photography and running.

As a governor, I am looking forward to helping to oversee the continual development of the curriculum and look at the wellbeing of pupils, staff and the wider school.

Appointed 25th May 2021. Term ends 26th May 2025.

Daniel Bishop

Governing Body role: Headteacher - ex officio

Attends meetings of the Governing Body.

Brian Ostro

Governing Body role: Deputy Headteacher

Attends meetings of the Governing Body.