The Governing Body is committed to improving the lives of children and families at Laycock. It does this by challenging and supporting the senior leaders of the school, by sitting on committees and by visiting the school. Staff, parents and community members give liberally of their time, experience and expertise to be governors. All Laycock Governors are appointed by the Chair and the existing governors.
Meet the Laycock governors:
Chair Of Governor/ Safeguarding Governor
Stephen Deutz (Appointed 13.11.2018)
I have been a governor since November 2018 and feel immensely proud and privileged to be part of such an amazing school. I live in Islington with my partner, Matthew, and dog, Peggy. I have been a government lawyer for nearly 20 years, and since 2010 have worked in the Department for Education. I have a strong belief in public service and want all children to have access to an excellent education. I look forward to playing my part in supporting the life and work of Laycock and its community.
Vice Chair Of Governor:
Mark Worrall (Appointed 13.06.2017)
I became a school governor in June 2017 and am passionate about delivering an inclusive and outstanding education to all young people regardless of their circumstances. As a child I experienced first-hand the effects a poor school environment can have on life opportunities and this motivates me to want to make Laycock Primary School a place of excellence.
Co-Opted SEN Governor:
Merle Mahon (Appointed 17.11.2015)
I have been associated with Laycock Primary School for many years, first as a specialist speech and language therapist working with the deaf children, then as a researcher, and now as governor with responsibility for the deaf children’s provision. In my day job I am a senior lecturer and researcher at University College London, in the Language and Cognition Research Department, Faculty of Brain Sciences.
Parent Governor/ Head of Learning Standards Inclusion Committee
Jon Holland (Appointed 08.11.2016)
I am a Parent Governor, and started in November 2016. I am the Chair of the Standards, Learning & Inclusion Committee, and lead Governor for English. I have a son at Laycock who is currently in Year 4. I have spent most of my career in Adult Social Care, most recently with a charity working with homeless people in Camden.
Co Opted Governor
Callum Sims (Appointed 13.11.2018)
I joined the Laycock school governing body at the beginning of the 18/19 school year. I wanted to be a part of Laycock as I am passionate about education. With my parents both being teachers I’ve grown up with an appreciation for the important role that teachers play in our society and in shaping the young minds of the future.
Co Opted Governor:
William Durham (Appointed 08.11.2016)
I became a governor at Laycock in November 2016 and it is a role I continue to enjoy immensely and am deeply proud of the school. Professionally I lead the work within London for a national education charity focused on school governance. I sit on the Learning, Standards and Inclusion committee and am currently linked with the introduction of our wonderful new curriculum.
Saul Heselden
I have been a governor since June 2017 and am proud to support my local community through my involvement with Laycock. I am passionate about the power of education and am delighted to be a member of the Learning, Standards and Inclusion Committee.
The other Governors are:
Suzanne Bate Headteacher (Appointed 01.09.2016)
Sue Brownson Associate Governors (Appointed 01.10.2018)
Amy Lazarczyk Associate Governors (Appointed 02.09/2019)
Amzee Perera Associate Governors
Danielle Evans Associate Governors
Samara Payne Staff Governor (Elected 15.09.2020)
Sarah Amissah Co-Opted (Appointed 15.09.2020)
Ann Mullins Co-opted (Appointed 24.03.2015)
Faiza Bennouna Parent Governor (Appointed 24.05.2019)
Heather Picov Co-Opted (Appointed 12.11.2019)
Louise Hosking Co-Opted (Appointed 11.06.2019)
Saru Balakrishnan Clerk
