The Governing Body at Rye Park Nursery School
At Rye Park Nursery School, our governing body plays a vital role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of our school. As a maintained nursery school, we are committed to promoting high standards of educational achievement and ensuring our children have the best possible start to their learning journey.
The Role of our Governors
Our governing body is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of the school. They work closely with the headteacher and staff to:
Who are our Governors?
Our governing body is made up of key stakeholders, including:
We aim for a diverse representation to ensure that all voices are heard and that our school's decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.
Putting our Values into Practice
At Rye Park Nursery School, our governing body is fully committed to upholding our core values of "Playing Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together."
Through their strategic oversight and collaborative approach, our governors play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality early years education that our families have come to expect. We are grateful for their dedication and the invaluable contribution they make to our school community.
If you would like to learn more about our governing body or how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We welcome engagement from parents, carers, and the wider community as we continue to shape the future of Rye Park Nursery School.
Our Governors - July 2024
Name and Role | Type | Term of Office | Committee and Area of Responsibility | Attendance at FGB September 2023-July 2024 | Other business or financial interst/skills/Governor at another school |
Mrs. Wendy Wright (Chair) |
Co-opted |
01/09/2023-31/08/2027 First appointed: 01/09/2006 |
Finance and Personnel Champion for EYPP an Leadership and Management |
2/3 |
Retired manager of Three Parks Children's Centre Former employee of the Nursery School |
Mrs. Jane Greenslade (Vice Chair) |
Local Authority |
01/09/2019-31/082023 First appointed:08/02/2003 |
Quality of education and staff well-being | 3/3 |
Former Early Years Advisor for Herts Education (formally known as Herts for Learning) Former employee of th Nursery School |
Mrs. Debbie Penwill (Headteacher) |
Headteacher | 01/09/2020 |
Finance and Personnel Sites and premises |
3/3 | |
Mrs. Margaret Brent |
Co-opted |
01/09/2023-31/08/2027 First appointed: 01/10/2009 |
Sites and premises SEND governor Champion for personal development |
3/3 | Retired speech and language therapist |
Mrs. Helen Blay | Staff Governor |
19/09/2021-18/09/2025 First appointed: 01/05/2017 |
Sites and premises | 3/3 | |
Mrs. Helen Wills | Parent |
01/09/2023-13/08/2027 First appointed: 13/02/2012 |
DPO | 3/3 |
Qualified in Landscape and Design Employed as a Technical Author Interested in environment and learning spaces |
Mrs. Camilla Smitham-Payne | Parent |
01/09/2024-31/08/2028 First appointed: 01/09/2020 |
Site and premises Champion of Quality of Education |
2/3 |
Teacher at St. Augustine's Primary School Governor at St. Catherine's Primary School, Hoddesdon |
Mr. Nick Sharp | Co-opted |
11/10/2021-10/10/2025 First appointed: 11/10/2021 |
Finance and Personnel Safeguarding Champion leadership and management |
3/3 | Vicar at St. Cuthbert's Church, Hoddesdon |
Mrs. Jingjing Wang | Parent |
23/01/2023-22/01/2027 First appointed: 23/01/2023 |
Finance and personnel | 3/3 | |
Mrs. Eleni Difrancesco | Parent |
08/01/2024-07/01/2023 First appointed: 08/01/2024 |
Sites and premises Health and safety |
2/2 | |
Mrs. Kirsten Crouch (School admin assistant) |
Clerk | 3/3 |
The Governing Body at Rye Park Nursery School
At Rye Park Nursery School, our governing body plays a vital role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of our school. As a maintained nursery school, we are committed to promoting high standards of educational achievement and ensuring our children have the best possible start to their learning journey.
The Role of our Governors
Our governing body is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of the school. They work closely with the headteacher and staff to:
Who are our Governors?
Our governing body is made up of key stakeholders, including:
We aim for a diverse representation to ensure that all voices are heard and that our school's decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.
Putting our Values into Practice
At Rye Park Nursery School, our governing body is fully committed to upholding our core values of "Playing Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together."
Through their strategic oversight and collaborative approach, our governors play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality early years education that our families have come to expect. We are grateful for their dedication and the invaluable contribution they make to our school community.
If you would like to learn more about our governing body or how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We welcome engagement from parents, carers, and the wider community as we continue to shape the future of Rye Park Nursery School.
Our Governors - July 2024
Name and Role | Type | Term of Office | Committee and Area of Responsibility | Attendance at FGB September 2023-July 2024 | Other business or financial interst/skills/Governor at another school |
Mrs. Wendy Wright (Chair) |
Co-opted |
01/09/2023-31/08/2027 First appointed: 01/09/2006 |
Finance and Personnel Champion for EYPP an Leadership and Management |
2/3 |
Retired manager of Three Parks Children's Centre Former employee of the Nursery School |
Mrs. Jane Greenslade (Vice Chair) |
Local Authority |
01/09/2019-31/082023 First appointed:08/02/2003 |
Quality of education and staff well-being | 3/3 |
Former Early Years Advisor for Herts Education (formally known as Herts for Learning) Former employee of th Nursery School |
Mrs. Debbie Penwill (Headteacher) |
Headteacher | 01/09/2020 |
Finance and Personnel Sites and premises |
3/3 | |
Mrs. Margaret Brent |
Co-opted |
01/09/2023-31/08/2027 First appointed: 01/10/2009 |
Sites and premises SEND governor Champion for personal development |
3/3 | Retired speech and language therapist |
Mrs. Helen Blay | Staff Governor |
19/09/2021-18/09/2025 First appointed: 01/05/2017 |
Sites and premises | 3/3 | |
Mrs. Helen Wills | Parent |
01/09/2023-13/08/2027 First appointed: 13/02/2012 |
DPO | 3/3 |
Qualified in Landscape and Design Employed as a Technical Author Interested in environment and learning spaces |
Mrs. Camilla Smitham-Payne | Parent |
01/09/2024-31/08/2028 First appointed: 01/09/2020 |
Site and premises Champion of Quality of Education |
2/3 |
Teacher at St. Augustine's Primary School Governor at St. Catherine's Primary School, Hoddesdon |
Mr. Nick Sharp | Co-opted |
11/10/2021-10/10/2025 First appointed: 11/10/2021 |
Finance and Personnel Safeguarding Champion leadership and management |
3/3 | Vicar at St. Cuthbert's Church, Hoddesdon |
Mrs. Jingjing Wang | Parent |
23/01/2023-22/01/2027 First appointed: 23/01/2023 |
Finance and personnel | 3/3 | |
Mrs. Eleni Difrancesco | Parent |
08/01/2024-07/01/2023 First appointed: 08/01/2024 |
Sites and premises Health and safety |
2/2 | |
Mrs. Kirsten Crouch (School admin assistant) |
Clerk | 3/3 |
The Governing Body at Rye Park Nursery School
At Rye Park Nursery School, our governing body plays a vital role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of our school. As a maintained nursery school, we are committed to promoting high standards of educational achievement and ensuring our children have the best possible start to their learning journey.
The Role of our Governors
Our governing body is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of the school. They work closely with the headteacher and staff to:
Who are our Governors?
Our governing body is made up of key stakeholders, including:
We aim for a diverse representation to ensure that all voices are heard and that our school's decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.
Putting our Values into Practice
At Rye Park Nursery School, our governing body is fully committed to upholding our core values of "Playing Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together."
Through their strategic oversight and collaborative approach, our governors play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality early years education that our families have come to expect. We are grateful for their dedication and the invaluable contribution they make to our school community.
If you would like to learn more about our governing body or how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We welcome engagement from parents, carers, and the wider community as we continue to shape the future of Rye Park Nursery School.
Our Governors - July 2024
Name and Role | Type | Term of Office | Committee and Area of Responsibility | Attendance at FGB September 2023-July 2024 | Other business or financial interst/skills/Governor at another school |
Mrs. Wendy Wright (Chair) |
Co-opted |
01/09/2023-31/08/2027 First appointed: 01/09/2006 |
Finance and Personnel Champion for EYPP an Leadership and Management |
2/3 |
Retired manager of Three Parks Children's Centre Former employee of the Nursery School |
Mrs. Jane Greenslade (Vice Chair) |
Local Authority |
01/09/2019-31/082023 First appointed:08/02/2003 |
Quality of education and staff well-being | 3/3 |
Former Early Years Advisor for Herts Education (formally known as Herts for Learning) Former employee of th Nursery School |
Mrs. Debbie Penwill (Headteacher) |
Headteacher | 01/09/2020 |
Finance and Personnel Sites and premises |
3/3 | |
Mrs. Margaret Brent |
Co-opted |
01/09/2023-31/08/2027 First appointed: 01/10/2009 |
Sites and premises SEND governor Champion for personal development |
3/3 | Retired speech and language therapist |
Mrs. Helen Blay | Staff Governor |
19/09/2021-18/09/2025 First appointed: 01/05/2017 |
Sites and premises | 3/3 | |
Mrs. Helen Wills | Parent |
01/09/2023-13/08/2027 First appointed: 13/02/2012 |
DPO | 3/3 |
Qualified in Landscape and Design Employed as a Technical Author Interested in environment and learning spaces |
Mrs. Camilla Smitham-Payne | Parent |
01/09/2024-31/08/2028 First appointed: 01/09/2020 |
Site and premises Champion of Quality of Education |
2/3 |
Teacher at St. Augustine's Primary School Governor at St. Catherine's Primary School, Hoddesdon |
Mr. Nick Sharp | Co-opted |
11/10/2021-10/10/2025 First appointed: 11/10/2021 |
Finance and Personnel Safeguarding Champion leadership and management |
3/3 | Vicar at St. Cuthbert's Church, Hoddesdon |
Mrs. Jingjing Wang | Parent |
23/01/2023-22/01/2027 First appointed: 23/01/2023 |
Finance and personnel | 3/3 | |
Mrs. Eleni Difrancesco | Parent |
08/01/2024-07/01/2023 First appointed: 08/01/2024 |
Sites and premises Health and safety |
2/2 | |
Mrs. Kirsten Crouch (School admin assistant) |
Clerk | 3/3 |