Andrew Bethell: Chair of Governors, Chair of the Children's Committee

I have been a governor at Earlsmead School for ten years and I now consider myself part of the Earlsmead family. I am retired but during my career, I was a secondary teacher in Hackney, a television producer and most recently worked on Teachers TV, the television channel supporting teachers on all aspects of education. I am a Haringey Local leader of Governance supporting governors in other primary schools across the borough.

I am proud of the fact that, with the active support of governors, Earlsmead School continues to go from strength to strength. We are committed to the values of the school which place equal weight on the best quality teaching and learning and care of the whole child through a focus on well-being and building confidence and creativity.

Susan Moyse: Local Authority Governor

I've been a governor at Earlsmead for over 20 years - I love the family atmosphere in the school. I live locally and have two children - now at secondary school and at university. I've worked in a number of London boroughs, always in education, usually supporting school governors. I currently chair the Resources Committee at Earlsmead and we're working to balance the needs of the children with the available funds.

Angie Chandler: Co-opted Governor

I have been a governor at Earlsmead for more than 15 years, and during that time have helped to organise the annual school fair. I am very engaged with the school and all its activities.

I am a member of the Resources Committee and aim to bring my experience as business woman and entrepreneur to getting good value in negotiating service provision. 

Errol Boye: Parent Governor

I have lived locally in Tottenham for over 40 years. My two eldest children attended Earlsmead School and my youngest daughter currently attends the school.

Professionally, I have over 20 years of experience working within a number of London boroughs delivering services to vulnerable children, young people and adults.  

I am extremely proud to be joining the school as a parent governor and I am really looking forward to making a positive contribution.

Judith Johnson: Co-opted Governor

I live locally and my three children attended Earlsmead School. Previously, I was a parent governor and now I am a co-opted governor. I am a Secondary Teacher of English with over 20 years of experience in education. As an education consultant, I have worked in Primary, Secondary and Further Education settings.

I am the Link governor for Human Resources (HR), Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Staff wellbeing, in which I have expertise. I am looking forward to working alongside all stakeholders and making a positive contribution to the school.

Yaqub Begh: Parent Governor

I am passionate about the welfare of children, the children of today are the adults of tomorrow and we need to make sure our children are given the right mechanisms and tools to achieve their fullest abilities and grow into confident, educated responsible adults.
I have lived in Haringey my whole life, in the '90s we moved into the Seven Sisters ward and attended my formative education in Haringey. My three children attended Earlsmead School, and for many years I did the school runs.

I have expertise in retail management, marketing, and local government, I was hoping I could bring my experience and support our great school in these challenging times of governmental cuts. I am greatly humbled to be given this opportunity to be a parent governor, I always look forward to working with stakeholders to achieve the common goal of a positive outcome.

Denise Richardson: Co-opted Governor

“I have been a governor at Earlsmead School for just one year.  I have 2 older children and I am now retired after being a teacher and the Early Years lead at Earlsmead Primary for 28 years. 

In that time I have seen the school go from strength to strength and as a co opted governor I would like to use my knowledge of the school and my 35 years teaching experience to continue supporting the school and the community”.

Hunter Ruthven: Co-opted Governor

Hina Shah: Headteacher

I am delighted to be the Head of a hard working team of dedicated staff and governors who share my belief that school should be a safe and happy place where pupils are inspired and motivated to learn and are able to develop physically, emotionally, socially and creatively. I am proud that we are an inclusive school and have high aspirations for every single pupil and a commitment to working in partnership with families so that pupils leave us well prepared and excited about the next stage of what I hope is a lifelong love of learning.

Gaby Wilson: Staff Governor

I have been a primary school teacher for 14 years, spending most of my career teaching in Years 5 and 6. I love working with children at this stage of their primary journey, helping them to grow in confidence, develop their independence and prepare for the next chapter of their education.

Alongside my classroom role, I am the PSHE lead at Earlsmead. I am passionate about creating opportunities for children to explore the wider world, understand themselves and others, and develop the skills and values they need for life beyond the classroom.

One of the things I value most about Earlsmead is our diverse school community and the sense of belonging we aim to create for every child and family.