Governor Profiles

Nicky Bulpett

Kelly Flaherty

John Garner

Lotty Underwood

Andrew Halford

Ceri Jacob

Eddie Lavery

Anne Lyons

Luminita Nicolae

Kay Rundle

Adriana Tudorescu

Sheila O'Neill

Marta Vizcaino

Ex-officio

Nicky is the Headteacher of Ruislip Gardens Primary School.

Parent Governor

I am a Parent Governor with a young daughter who is in currently in Nursery and so at the very beginning of her school life journey. This has prompted me to volunteer in an area that I am passionate about and dedicate my professional expertise to help Ruislip Gardens School on its journey of continued improvement, to a school that the whole community is proud of and values.
I have a degree in Psychology (including areas of Child Psychology) and 13 years experience in Data & Marketing. More recently I have trained with Hillingdon Council as a Mentor for young and vulnerable people and work closely with the Early Intervention & Prevention Services.
I want to contribute and help make a difference to the strategic leadership of the school because I am a strong believer that a well-rounded positive primary education experience gives children the confidence and thirst for knowledge that will give them a solid foundation for a happy & successful future. If every pupil and every teacher feels Educated, Inspired and Empowered then for me that is a sign of success!
I will be particularly flying the flag for continued engagement with parents and teachers so please do share with me any thoughts/concerns/ideas throughout the year.

Co-opted Governor

I have been a governor at various schools in the Borough now for many years and I am currently a Governor at Ruislip High School which is part of the Vanguard Learning Trust. I became a governor to support my daughters primary school after realising the need for support within schools and have continued this as I’ve said with other schools in the Borough.I met with the Head and had a tour of the school and was blown away by the job both she and whole staff are doing, the school and it’s pupils.
I spoke with my Chair at RHS Councillor Lavery who had also been in contact with the school and we agreed that we wanted to help get the school to where it deserves to be so agreed to join them on their journey and I’m delighted to have been chosen as the schools Vice Chair of Governors.
The school has tremendous potential to be Outstanding and is lucky to already have a very talented Head and Staff who get a lot of support from parents to give pupils the very best education they can and I look forward to helping the school on their journey.

Staff Governor

Lotty is a member of staff at Ruislip Gardens Primary School.

Parent Governor

With a background of 12 years experience working as a senior manager in a fast paced retail environment for Marks & Spencer and more recently for the last 6 years as a director for global serviced office provider Regus Group, I bring a multitude of experience and skills for the role as Governor. In my current director role my responsibilities include leading a senior management team to achieve success through their people and hold them to account for delivery of successful results. With experience in strategic planning, financial analysis and collaborative partnerships, I hope to greatly contribute to the success of the school, working in partnership with the other Governors and School Leadership Team. I have two children attending the school currently and a third joining shortly, so am committed to do all I can to help drive and improve the school's achievements through the pupils academic and social development, for many years to come. When you see me about the school, please feel free to approach me to contribute any ideas you may have for the growth of the school, as I would be delighted to hear them.

Co-opted Governor

I applied to become a co-opted Governor for two reasons. Firstly because I am passionate about our public sector and the value it can add to everyone's lives. Secondly, having brought up two children of my own, I recognise the importance of education in helping children to become the best that they can and to lead fulfilling adult lives. The first years of schooling can and should instil a positive approach to learning that will act as a firm foundation as children move on to high school and the rest of their school career.
I have spent the last 35 years working in the NHS. During this time I have worked as a nurse and a manager and for the last 9 years as a director. I will use the skills and experience I have gained to support the school in its ongoing development and achievement of it's vision and aspirations for the children of Ruislip Gardens Primary School.

Co-opted Governor

Eddie’s bio will follow

Co-opted Governor

Anne’s bio will follow

Parent Governor

I decided to apply for the parent governor position because I am aware of our collective responsibility rather than individual responsibility in offering all children real opportunities to learn and develop and I believe I can bring a positive contribution to the Governing Body with my good situational judgement, critical thinking and analytical skills, competencies acquired in my job as a full time train driver, during my studies for a Degree in Environmental Management which I completed in 2017 and in my experience as a parent of a child in Year 2.
I am interested in education and keep myself informed in the latest research in learning, education and parenting and as a parent governor I can draw on my knowledge to contribute in setting the school’s objectives, policies and targets making sure that the quality of learning for our pupils is uppermost in the staff’s work and decisions. I intend to play an active role in helping the school improve the Ofsted report and its strengths and wish to get involved into building community relationships as part of my collective commitment vision.

Co-opted Governor

I have joined the RGPS Governing Body as a Co-opted Governor, bringing over 12 years' Governor experience to the group. Having been a Parent Governor in Harrow, it's great to be able to share my experience & knowledge with the RGPS Governor team. Together we are working to give local children the best school experience, & to support the school’s Senior Leadership Team in delivering this. My children are either at, or about to go to University, thanks to the commitment of the educators in our local areas. It's a pleasure to support the staff at RGPS who are working tirelessly to help your children to achieve the best they can be.

Local Authority Governor

Adriana's bio will follow

Co-opted Governor

Sheila is a Deputy Headteacher at Ruislip Gardens Primary School.

Parent Governor

Everything that happens in our childhood remains in our life. I’ve been volunteering in different roles, some of them helping NGO’s to develop their business and strategic plans. I have three children, one currently in school, the other will join next September and the third one in a couple of years. I want to contribute to the growth of the school and help all children to create their roots to a place where they can be safe, understood and happy.
I also have 13 year’s experience in the oil&gas sector, leading programs in health, safety and environment. I am currently working for a national NGO, running one of their local charity shops. As part of my commitment to working with others, I am studying Counselling Skills to be able to help others in more difficult situations.

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