School Governors (ID 1092)

• Rachel Williams
  Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor
  Rachel Williams

  Chair of Governors
  Co-opted Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Resources
  • Pupil Achievement & Inclusion
  • Pay & Performance Management

  Appointed: June 2021
  Term of Office: June 2025

  Renewed for the appointment
  Appointment: 06/07/2025
  Term of Office: 05/07/2025

  My name is Rachel Williams. I have lived in London since 2012 and have been a qualified Solicitor since March 2019. I have been a co-opted governor at Arnhem Wharf Primary School since July 2021 and am proud to be able to give back to the local community through this role. I am enthusiastic about widening access to the legal profession and firmly believe in the importance of education as part of this.

• Simon Tunnicliffe
  Deputy Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor
  Simon Tunnicliffe

  Deputy Chair of Governors,
  Chair of Resources Committee,
  Co-opted Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Resources

  Appointed: 07/12/2022
  Term of Office: 06/12/2026

  About Me:

  I have lived in the borough since 2018 and lead technology programme for a Financial Technology company based in the city. I am passionate about the importance of primary school for setting children up for success and as a governor will look to provide the financial and overall governance support that the great teachers and staff at Arnhem Wharf deserve for all the hard work they do.

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• Alexandra Lundie
  Headteacher
  Alexandra Lundie

  Headteacher

  Member of Committee:

  • Pupil Achievement & Inclusion
  • Resources
  • Pay & Performance Management

  Appointed: ex-officio

• Kenny Frederick
  Co-opted Governor
  Kenny Frederick

  
  Co-opted Governor
  Safeguarding Lead Governor
  SEN Link Governor
  Wellbeing Link Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Pupil Achievement & Inclusion
  • Resources
  • Pay & Performance Management

  Appointed: 06/02/2023
  Term of Office:05/02/2027

  About Me:

  My name is Kenny Frederick and I have been a governor at Arnhem Wharf for nearly twenty years. I joined the governing body not long after the school opened therefore, I know the school well and am very committed to doing what I can to support the school in its work.

  I was headteacher of George Green's School for seventeen years until I retired in 2013 so I know and love the Isle of Dogs very well! I now work as an Education Consultant and I have also become a student again and am about to complete my PhD by December 2017 or soon afterwards.

• Kemal Suffee
  Co-opted Governor
  Kemal Suffee

  Co-opted Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Pupil Achievement & Inclusion

  Appointed: 07/12/2022
  Term of Office: 06/12/2026

  About Me:

  My name is Kemal Suffee and I studied law at Oxford University before becoming a commercial solicitor. I've worked for over 19 years in top international law firms and companies and I live locally with my wife. I'm excited to be working with the other Governors and staff to ensure Arnhem Wharf Primary School is a well-run organisation providing a well-rounded education for all pupils.

• Sohid Miah
  Parent Governor
  Sohid Miah

  Parent Governor
  Health & Safety Link Governor
  Premises Link Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Resources

  Appointed: 06/07/2022
  Term of Office: 05/07/2026

  About Me:

  I can offer my skills and experience within Finance, Housing and Procurement at Tower Hamlets, to help improve our children's invaluable education and time within Arnhem Wharf. I am eager to support the school leaders to create opportunities for our children.

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• Tasleem Ameer
  Parent Governor
  Tasleem Ameer

  Parent Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Resources
  • Pupil Achievement & inclusion

  Date appointed on: 23/11/23

  Term of office: 22/11/27

  About me:

  My name is Tasleem and I have been living in London since 2019. I have a post graduate degree in Marketing and Management.

  I endeavour to help the school continue to improve and develop. I am particularly keen to ensure that all children are safeguarded well and can fulfil their full potential.

• Lucy Wride
  LEA Governor
  Lucy Wride

  LEA Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Resources
  • Pupil Achievement & inclusion

  Appointed on: 20/03/2024

  Term of Office: 19/03/2028

• Jelena Despotovic
  Co-opted Governor
  Jelena Despotovic

  Co-opted Governor
  Chair of Pupil Achievement & Inclusion

  Member of Committee:

  • Resources
  • Pupil Achievement & Inclusion
  • Pay & Performance Management

  Date of appointment: 31/01/24

  Term of office: 30/01/28

  About me:

  My name is Jelena Despotovic, I am the Chair of Pupil Achievement and Inclusion Committee, and the mother of a 8-year old who attends Year 4 at the Arnhem Wharf Primary School. We feel privileged to be part of such a diverse community and be given the opportunity to contribute to the school life.

  As the Chair of Pupil Achievement and Inclusion Committee, I will strive to offer equal opportunities to all children and help them reach their full potential. Our school is a safe place where children can learn, explore, take initiative, and develop in a supportive environment. I will support the managing body of the school to ensure this remains the case.

  When not in school, I work in Canary Wharf in one of the large banks.

  For any comment or suggestion, feel free to get in touch.

• Daniel Leech
  Staff Governor
  Daniel Leech

  Staff Governor

  Member of Committee:

  • Pupil Achievement & inclusion

  Date of appointment: 14/03/2025