Governing Body
- Mr. A. Foster. Chair of Governors. LEA Governor. Graduate Mechanical Engineer working for a large construction services company throughout United Kingdom. I have been Chair of Governors for the last 18 months and a Governor for 4 years. I am married and have two children who have attended Watling Lower School. My subject link governor responsibilities cover Teacher Protection, Special Educational Needs, Technology and Environmental Visits. Term ends October 2006.
- Mrs. J. Jandu. My name is Jit Jandu. I am originally from Leicester where I was brought up and educated. I studied Applied Biology at Leicester University where I was lucky enough to find my first job working in the Archaeology department. I moved down to Luton in 1985 when I got married and after raising a family, I took on further studies and graduated with a BA(Hons) in Educational Studies in 1999.My first teaching post was at Watling Lower School as a Registered Graduate Teacher. Initially I taught in Year 3 and did some teaching in Year 4. After 3 years I moved down to Key Stage 1 and have been a Year 2 teacher for a number of years now. I am part of the Senior Management team, Key Stage 1 Coordinator as well as Foundation Coordinator.
My other duties include co-ordinating Science and Design and Technology throughout the school. Additionally, I have undertaken the role and responsibility as Standards Coordinator for the whole school and also hold a Teaching and Learning Responsibility. My other school commitments include running computer club for Key stage 1 and mentoring both PGCE and BEd(Hons) Education students. - Mrs. L. Peck. Non-teaching / support staff governor.
- Mr. A. Drummond. Elected Parent Governor. I am married with three children, Amber, Callum and Leah. I am a Parent Governor with subject link responsibilities for Special Education Needs and Looked After Children. I am a qualified Social Worker working with the Youth Offending Team with young offenders. I have previously worked in the area’s of adult mental health, learning disabilities and youth work. Term ends July 2012.
- Mr. D. Gregory. Vice-Chair of Governing Body. I work as a Financial Services Manager for a busy Independent Financial Adviser company. I have been associated with Watling School for approximately 11 years, with all three of my children attending the school at some stage during that time. Although my children have now all moved on from Watling I am pleased to continue my association with the school by continuing my role as a Community Governor. I have subject link responsibilities with English and Arts & Crafts.
- Mrs. T. Warren. I have put myself forward as a parent governor as I wanted to get more involved, I have lived in Dunstable all my life and currently have two children at the school. I am interested in supporting the school in delivering good resources, facilities and education to all. I am a qualified management accountant and work full time as a Financial Controller, I will be utilising these skills as a member of the Finance & Personnel committee. I am also the Training Link Governor and one of the Key Stage 2 Governors and will be spending more time with the school to fulfil my responsibilities. Term ends September 2011.
- Mrs. A. Sparrow. LA Governor. Term ends April 2014.
- Mrs. P. Thomas. LA Governor. Term ends February 2015.
- Mrs. S. Dyke. Acting Headteacher.
- Mrs. J. Cusack. Clerk to Governing Body.
Governors should only be contacted via the school.