Our Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Mr Rob Cozens I have been part of the Governing Body since 2016, first as a Parent Governor and now having been co-opted. My three children were all educated at Cromer Road and enjoyed their time at the School and I seek to ensure that all children are able to do the same. In addition to being the Chair of the Governing Body, I also sit on the Finance and Curriculum Committees. Over my tenure I have been involved in the redevelopment of the school site and the construction of the EYFS building with a focus on ensuring that the technology provision within the school prepares the children for life in the modern world. |
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Vice Chair of Governors
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Mr Matthew Furnival-Jones I became a parent governor at Cromer Road School in 2024 and have two children currently attending the school. As both a parent and an educator, I am passionate about supporting our school community to ensure every child receives the best possible education and experience. I have worked in London secondary schools for over 20 years and have been fortunate to teach in three of the country's top-performing schools. I am currently part of the senior leadership team at The Totteridge Academy, where I focus on raising standards and supporting student development.
I'm always happy to chat with fellow parents and hear your thoughts about how we can continue to make Cromer Road a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow.
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Parent Governors
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Mrs Shima Tatina I have lived in Barnet since 2013, with an educational, work experience background in Architecture and Design. I love the area and my daughter very much enjoys attending Cromer Road Primary School. I am a full time mum with a strong belief in providing the best environment for our children to achieve their full potential. As a parent governor, my aim is to ensure that the school continues its high standard of education in a safe and happy environment. My hope is that as a community we are all able to help each other and learn from one another.
Mrs Sarah Jones I joined as parent governor in 2024, I have a son at Cromer Road and a daughter who was at Cromer Road and is now at secondary school. I work in an SEN college and bring my understanding of SEND and extensive experience of working in a generalist HR to Cromer Road Primary. I am keen to help to support Cromer Road over the coming years to ensure it continues to be a fantastic school for all its pupils. I am on the safeguarding and Inclusion Committee.
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Co-opted Governors
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Mr Gareth Cross My two daughters attended Cromer Road for seven years and both had a successful and happy time. I’m passionate about assisting the school to be the best it can be so that our children enjoy safe and memorable experiences. I was a secondary school deputy headteacher for fifteen years of my thirty-two-year teaching career. I took early retirement in May 2022 and now work as a School Inspector for Ofsted and Lead Exam Invigilator at nearby JCoSS, in addition to school logistics consultancy work.
Cllr Richard Barnes I am a retired secondary school teacher who was a staff governor for many years in my time at Goffs School in Cheshunt, I taught Physics and Electronics but also had experience as a head of department. Now that I am retired, I became a local councillor in May 2022 representing Barnet Vale Ward and I am wanting to get to know and support as much of the local community as possible. I have two children of my own, now in their twenties. My wife and daughter are both professional musicians so I have an understanding of some of the Arts as well as Science and Technology. I became a governor at Cromer Road in 2023 and am now chair of the Curriculum Committee. I look forward to getting to know the pupils, staff and parents at the school in the coming years.
Mrs Anandana Nadahavajhala I am Anandana a parent governor at Queen Elizabeth School and now a co-opted governor at Cromer Road School. I have lived in Barnet for six years with my family. I love being with children and learning from them their ways of thinking and exploring different aspects of life. Being a mother of teenage boys who teach me various aspects of growing up , it helps me to innovate and learn different styles of working and collaborating with children. I am a yoga trainer as well who works with teens and children teaching them aspects of physical and mental strength. A chartered accountant by profession working with a Tax firm, I love to bring my skill and passion to the table and help communities develop. |
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LA Governors
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Mr Tony Vourou I am a governor at Cromer Road Primary as a representative of the Local Authority. I am active in the local community and have strong links with the Greek Orthodox Church, often catering for special events and notable guests such as local councilors and the Archbishop of Cyprus. As a businessman I am able to use my skills on the Resources Subcommittee, scrutinising the budget, school outgoings and holding the school to account. It is a pleasure to serve on the Governing Body and be part of such a dynamic group where everyone works together to achieve the very best for the pupils.
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Staff Governor
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Miss Ciara Carroll I am a local member of the community and have grown up in Barnet and attended Cromer Road Primary School as a child. In 2021, I was fortunate enough to return to the school as a class teacher and I now lead Reading and Phonics, as well as being the Key Stage 1 Phase leader. I understand the importance the school has in the nurturing and education of our pupils and the wider impact this has on their future. My aim is to support the school, to ensure both children and staff continue to have opportunities to thrive.
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Headteacher Governor (1) |
Mrs Dana O'Donnell |
