Paul Harris 

TTLT Chief Executive Officer - He is currently the Executive Head Teacher of four schools, of which he led to outstanding with Ofsted, as well as one nursery and children’s centre, all within the London Borough of Newham.

Paul is passionate about ensuring that all children are given the very best life chances and has a proven track record of tackling key contextual issues to lead schools rapidly and sustainably to being outstanding in all categories.

Named Head Teacher of the Year in 2015, Paul is also a National Leader in Education (NLE) and school improvement advisor working with schools in challenging circumstances. Paul is a regular speaker at educational events, particularly after his involvement as a member of the DfE’s Rochford Review.

 

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Shella Lawrenson 

Shella is the Executive Head Teacher for North Beckton and Ranelagh Primary Schools. She has worked in Newham schools since 1994 and has ensured that the children have been provided with the best opportunities possible. Shella is passionate about education being the steppingstone for future successes in life. 

 

 

 

 

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Swasthi Mahabeer

Swasthi came to Curwen Primary School as an Overseas Trained Teacher from South Africa and has served as a Staff Governor for over 10 years as well as being the Safeguarding Link Governor.  She is also the PPA Leader, teaching across the school from Nursery to Year 6, as well as the school’s Health & Safety Manager, and has seen the school grow both in size and academically.She confidently says that no two years or terms have been the same! Outside of school, Swasthi’s interests include music concerts, visiting galleries and museums, and also reading.

 

 

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Bridie Mahon

My name is Bridie Mahon. I am the staff governor. I was excited to join the Governing Body to support the school in its journey in a different way to my current role as SENDCo. I have been at North Beckton since Sept 2018 and a governor since 2021. I started teaching in year 4, when I first joined, and had the assistant SENDCo role. In 2019, I became one of the two SENDCos at North Beckton and feel very lucky to be part of a wonderful team both in school and as part of the Governing Body.

 

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Chun Wong

I am a parent governor at North Beckton Primary School where two of my children attend.  I have been a governor since 2021 and having lived in Beckton for over 10 years.  I got involved with the governing body about two years ago to get a better idea of what happens behind the scenes and to give back to the community.  My view of the school has been greatly impacted seeing how hard everyone works in the background especially during the pandemic.  There is so much more to  running a school that many do not appreciate.  I especially love the inclusive nature of the school which is reflected in their motto that 'We All Belong'.  

 

 

 

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Magdalena Milkowska

Hi, I'm Magdalena Milkowska, and I am proud to serve as a Parent Governor at North Beckton Primary School. 

As a mother of two, with one child currently attending the school and another starting soon, I have a personal stake in the success of North Beckton Primary School.

While I have spent my entire career designing and developing education software for schools, I am still new to the role of Parent Governor, and I am learning how to be an effective one.

However, my passion for improving education and contributing to the school's success drives me to continuously learn and grow in this role.

During my time as a Parent Governor, I have gained valuable insights into how schools operate and the challenges they face.  My primary goal is to support the school's leadership and parents, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their concerns are addressed during Governor meetings.
As a Parent Governor, I am proud to represent the school's community and to work towards achieving our shared goals.

 

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Hiwot Ameneshoa

I have worked in Newham for 8 years having initially taught ina local school. Currently, as a Mental Wellbeing and Resilience Lead I lead on programmes and projects that improve the lives of children, young people and families. I develop, implement and evaluate trauma informed mental health and wellbeing interventions for young people and families; getting to the crux of what really works and providing the right support at the right time. I have over 10 years’ experience working across education, the local authority and voluntary and community sector. In my current role at Newham Council I line manage and develop practice across Early Help, the Vanguard and SAFE programme; prioritising partnership working and co-production with our young people and families across internal and external VCS and NHS services. I am passionate about supporting young people to find their spark and empowering them to be decision makers; to mastermind and be tenacious in achieving their hopes and dreams.

 

Name	Position	Pecuniary Interest Form	Term Start	Term End
Shella Lawrenson	Executive Head Teacher	Held	01 Jan 2023
Swasthi Mahabeer	Chair - Board Appointed	Held	09 Oct 2019	08 Oct 2027
Bridie Mahon	Staff Governor	Held	24 Sep 2021	23 Sep 2025
Chun Wong	Parent Governor	Held	01 Sep 2020	31 Aug 2024
Kizi Scott	Co-Opted Member	Held	12 May 2021	11 May 2025
Magdalena Milkowska	Parent Governor	Held	02 Feb 2022	01 Feb 2026
Dan Scott	Co-opted Member	Held	24 Jan 2023	23 Jan 2027
Hiwot Ameneshoa	Co-opted Member	Held	24 Jan 2023	23 Jan 2027