Governors

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We will be a group made up of staff, parents, and members of the local community who
are involved in the life of our schools. Staff and parent members are elected to their roles

This section of the website will share key information about governance at Brighter Futures
Educational Trust.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for or have any questions, please get in touch —
we’re happy to help.

Trustees

Please visit Brighter Futures Educational Trust for Trustee information.

The Role of the Governing Body

Our Governing Board focuses on three key areas:

  • Setting a clear vision, values, and long-term direction for our schools
  • Holding the Headteachers to account for the education and progress of all pupils
  • Overseeing school finances to make sure public money is used wisely

The full Governing Board meets three times a year — once each term.

  • Autumn and Spring meetings take place in the evening
  • The Summer meeting is held after lunch with the children

Teaching & Learning Committee

This group supports continuous improvement in teaching and learning. It meets twice each
term to

  • Review key policies
  • Discuss school data, pupil progress, and teaching outcomes
  • Ask questions and share feedback
  • Monitor safeguarding and support for disadvantaged children
  • Carry out learning walks around the school

The committee encourages governors to work closely with school leaders — offering both
support and challenge. Their input helps shape the school’s future

Examples of impact:

  • A reading survey led to new books and changes in how pupils access them
  • A push for better teaching standards led to training and one-to-one coaching for staff

Resources Committee

This group looks after:

  • School finances
  • Staffing matters
  • Buildings and grounds

Governors visit the school to help identify what’s needed to maintain high-quality, safe and
welcoming learning spaces for pupils.

All governors have DBS checks. They are not involved in day-to-day management — that
is led by the Headteacher and senior leadership team

Their role is to help the school grow stronger through good oversight, honest challenge,
and positive collaboration

Meet the Governors

Click on the Governor names to read more:

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Pete became a Parent Governor in 2010 when his stepson joined Larwood School. He became a Trustee in 2018 and has continued as a Member since 2022. Pete spent over 25 years in the Trade Union movement, promoting workplace education and training. He is currently a qualified therapeutic counsellor and runs his own practice, supporting clients both in person and online.
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Jacky, a qualified accountant, is Director and Owner of Fistral Impex, a Stansted Airport-based Freight Forwarding and Solutions company. She joined us in 2004 as a Parent Governor before joining the Trustees and operating as Chair of Finance Committee, Chair of Behaviour, Attendance and Safeguarding Committee and Vice Chair of Board of Trustees. Jacky’s eye for detail and financial knowledge have been a key component to our success ever since she joined the team as a parent whilst her child studied at Larwood.
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Dan was initially a governor at Brandles School from 2018 before joining the Trust in 2020. At the London School of Economics, he manages the careers operations functions and leads projects to develop and improve student experience and engagement, in addition to a role looking after student wellbeing in accommodation. He has previous higher education governance experience and is currently a trustee for the students’ union at the University of Bedfordshire. Dan is particularly passionate about widening participation and access, having been the first in his family to attend university.
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Forthcoming Meeting Dates

Larwood School meeting dates for 2024/25

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In this Section

Executive Headteacher

Mr Pierre van der Merwe
BA, NPQH

Acting Headteacher

Mrs Bianca Osobu

Address

Larwood School, Larwood Drive,
Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
SG1 5BZ

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  • 01438 236333
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