Governors

Sarah Skerton

Chair of Governing Body

	Personal Statement: I became a Parent Governor of Cannon Lane First School in 2005 when both my sons attended the school. In 2009 I became vice chair and have been Chair since the school amalgamated to become Cannon Lane Primary School in 2013. During this time, it's been a privilege to have taken an active part in working with our children, staff and governors to develop and expand Cannon Lane Primary School. I believe all children are entitled to achieve their potential, by us providing an excellent standard of education and environment for them to learn in. I work for the Exams Dept at Harrow College.
Type of Governor:	Local Authority
Appointment Body:	Local Authority
Term Start:	01/09/2021
Term End:	31/08/2025
Committees:	Premises, Health and Safety Committee, Curriculum and Community Committee, Finance and Personnel Committee
Responsibilities:	Chair of Governing Body, Chair of Head Teacher's Pay and Performance Management, Safer Recruitment Governor
Pecuniary and Personal Interests:	None
Attendance:	2/2

Personal Statement:

I have two daughters at Cannon Lane and have thoroughly enjoyed being involved with the school since 2011. I am a Harrow resident and I have worked for London Fire Brigade for 19 years, currently at Watch Manager level.

I believe that any organisation works best when rigorous checks and balances are in place, and I am fully committed to ensuring the governing body works in the best interests of its pupils and parents. I look forward to representing the views of parents during my time as governor, and to working with the school to maintain the high standard which Cannon Lane has held for many years.

I am part of the Premises, Health & Safety Committee, and also have a keen interest in the performing arts and science.

Personal Statement:

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Rachel Willmott

Staff Governor

Personal Statement:

I joined Cannon Lane Primary School in 2017 as a Year 3 teacher. This academic year, I have moved to Year 2, which has allowed me to gain experience in both Key Stages within the school. This has helped me get a wider understanding of the support needed for children to move forward and the support needed by teachers to help them.

Prior to teaching at Cannon Lane, I was a teaching assistant, which gave me an insight into schools from a different viewpoint

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Personal Statement:

Beth graduated with a BA (Hons) in History from Cambridge University, specialising in Class, Identity and Politics of Inter-War Britain.

After graduating she became a Head of House at a state school in Northampton, leading on the pastoral development of 150 students from years 7-13.  Beth is a TeachFirst Ambassador.  She completed her History PGCE at The Crest Academies with University College London, Institute of Education (UCL IOE) where she moved into a role driving the provision of University access for the more able.  She then went on to train teachers in Harrow for TeachFirst, before completing her Masters in 'Education Leadership' in 2016 from UCL IOE.  Beth joined Pinner High School in September 2017, as Head of Year 8, leading on the development of her year group and with a focus to bring history to life!

Personal Statement:

I have had the privilege of being a governor at Cannon Lane since 2013 – initially as a parent governor and now as a co-opted governor. I have been the designated safeguarding governor for six years and I am also responsible for monitoring pupil premium. Other responsibilities include being the link governor for EYFS and as part of the curriculum and community committee.

As a paediatrician, the development of children is something I have always cared passionately about. I believe an education that is inspiring, wide ranging and fun gives young people the best possible start in life. I enjoy my role, ensuring that high standards of learning are delivered and by providing strategic leadership and accountability to support the school as it grows.

Personal Statement:

I have been a parent of the school since 2015 and currently have 3 sons attending Cannon Lane. I have always taken an active interest in the school and have enjoyed volunteering at various events at school over the years.

I am an Optometrist and am currently working as the resident Optometrist at a large Special School in Brent where I am in charge of looking after all 300 children's eyes. In addition to this, I am the finance manager at a family GP Practice in Hillingdon.

I strongly believe in a holistic approach to a child's education where their mental and social well-being should be on par with their academic achievements. I am an Advanced Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner and have delivered Mindfulness workshops to both pupils and staff at Cannon Lane in the past.

I look forward to the new challenges of being a parent governor, and working with the school to help maintain the current high standards that have been set.

Personal Statement:

I have been involved with the school since 2017 and have been a Parent Governor since 2019. I sit on the Finance Committee and have the responsibility as the Link Governor for Computing & Online Safety.

Growing up locally, I went to Longfield and Whitmore. I have taken an active role with the school since my eldest daughter joined and have helped at various school events including acting as a DJ at Cannon Fest, or as an announcer at the Christmas Fair.

Personal Statement:

I have been a parent at Cannon Lane since 2019. I am a General Practitioner and Urgent Care doctor in the local area with a special interest in Mental Health, Women's Health and Medical Ethics. 

I thoroughly enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams and have the privilege of being an Independent Panel Member to a Fostering Agency that champions that needs of asylum-seeking children.

I am also involved in projects within the External Advisory Groups working with the Care Quality Commission - The independent regulator of Health and Social Care. 

I feel passionately that every child is given the best springboard in life with an education that is both enjoyable and character-building. I look forward to supporting the school in maintaining the high standards of education and aspiring to excellence.