Liz Sullivan

Liz Sullivan - Clerk to the Governors

I have been the Clerk to Hatfeild's Governing Body for many years and over that time have been greatly impressed by the dedication and commitment of the school's governors. As clerk I am responsible for producing the agendas and minutes for all meetings as well as carrying out the various administrative tasks required to support the governing body. I have always enjoyed my role and found that it has increased my awareness of the huge task required to run an effective school. I have three teenage children, all of whom attended Hatfeild. My connection with the school has been varied over the years. As a parent I was Minute Secretary and Vice Chair of the H.S.A. and I have been involved with the school's pantomime as chorus member, prompt and director. For 14 months I had a placement as Teaching Assistant in Year 2 before taking up the position of Literacy Support for pupils in Years 1 and 2 at St. Matthews School in Raynes Park.

Jenni Lau

I am delighted to be a Parent Governor at Hatfeild Primary. My eldest child came to Reception at Hatfeild in 2014 and is now in Year 8 and my daughter is in Year 4. I have loved volunteering at the school and getting to know the children's teachers, making friends with the parents at the school gate and I now value the opportunity to be a Governor at the school. I really love our school community and want to see Hatfeild go from strength to strength.

I grew up in South Africa but have been in the UK for almost 20 years and view London as home. I was trained as a Primary school teacher and taught in both South Africa and the UK, as a full-time teacher. I have also done some supply teaching. Now I am a full-time Mum and keep myself busy with volunteering and my own craft projects.

Martin Chitty

After a varied career in consultancy within the energy sector, I recently retired and am keen to use my past knowledge and experience to help young people achieve their full potential.

 I have volunteered at events for TeenTech, a charity that helps young people from every social background to understand the opportunities in the science, technology and engineering industries, and how rewarding careers in STEM subjects can be.

 I am a trustee for the National Energy Foundation, and work as a volunteer for charities including a Trussell Trust Foodbank in an inner London borough, and Key4Life which aims to reduce youth re-offending through an innovative rehabilitation programme.

 As a parent I have helped my two adult daughters through school and university and have some awareness of the day-to-day pressures and opportunities for staff and pupils in education, particularly in balancing budgetary constraints, while ensuring equality of opportunity and access for all children.

Kirstie Blake

Having worked in primary education for over a decade in all year groups from reception to year 6, I have built relationships over the years that have had a positive impact on the students and schools I have worked in. Currently, I am working in the Additional Resource Provision at Hatfeild and I am excited about the Cherrywood Federation and all the opportunities that it brings. 

I constantly seek to enhance my knowledge and training and can articulate my point in a meaningful and balanced way. I feel confident that I would be able to provide a different perspective on the role and look forward to serving the school community and federation by ensuring everyone is heard and valued.