Local Advisory Board
North Beckton Primary School has an active Local Advisory Board (LAB). We act as a critical support to the school, providing strategic governance to ensure that all children receive the best possible education. The LAB meet regularly and follows the scheme of delegation agreed by the Trust Board annually.
What do we do?
The LAB has an important part to play in raising school standards through its three key roles:
- Monitoring and evaluation the schools safeguarding arrangements
- Ensuring accountability
- Monitoring and evaluating school performance
We have responsibility, together with the leadership team, for agreeing the policies for the general running of the school. Our role is crucial:
- We fulfil statutory duties to ensure that the school is a safe, healthy and an inclusive environment
- We ensure the school finances are in order by monitoring the school's budget on a regular basis
- We provide support and challenge to the leadership team of the school on all issues that affect the learning and welfare of our pupils
The LAB is drawn from the staff of the school, the Local Education Authority, parents and the wider community that the school serves.
The Trust will make available for public inspection copies of agendas, minutes and reports for our meetings including the Trust Board and any of the LAB committees. Please contact the Trust’s Company Secretary at info@ttlt.academy
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Who Are We:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Kizi Scott
I graduated in the summer of 2016 looking for a vocation that
would enable me to do some good in the world and decided that working in education was the place I could make the biggest impact, by changing outcomes for our young people. I was awarded a scholarship from the Institute of Mathematics and Applications in my teacher training year and successfully graduated with my PGCE in 2017. Since then, I have gone on to work as a Maths Teacher, Head of Year, Lead Practitioner and Head of Maths in secondary schools in South London, East London and Essex. My most recent role is as Head of Maths in an East London secondary school.
My experience of leadership in secondary schools and passionate belief in the power of education means that the best way I can make a difference at a wider level is through school governance. I have only recently moved into Newham, and I'm looking forward to getting to know and working in our local community.
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.
| 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 2023 |
| 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 |
