Local Advisory Council and relevant Pecuniary Interests 2023-24
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Tim Cross - Chair of Local Advisory Council
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 Tim started his career as a secondary school teacher but currently works part time as the Pastor of the River Church in St Pauls Cray which is seeking to care and support the local community. In his other role he works for the Leigh Academies Trust as the Head of Digital Engagement supporting schools in using technology to drive forward learning and progress. He is married with three boys who all attend Midfield Primary School.
Type of Appointment: Trust appointed - Chair
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| Date of Appointment: June2023 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2022/23: 1 of 1, 2023/24: 3 of 3, 2024/25 (YTD): 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: LAC chair at Leesons Primary School |
| Date Interest Acquired: December 2023 |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Hannah Smith
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 I qualified as a primary school teacher in 2012, and enjoyed 6 years of classroom teaching, before leaving to become a foster carer and develop my skills in caring for children with significant traumas. I have completed a masters degree, majoring in raising academic achievement for children in care, and I have mentored and trained other carers to better support the education of our young people. I now am a full-time mum to a foster son as well as two birth children, and I am passionate about supporting teachers and families to ensure that all children get the most out their education experience.
Type of Appointment: Trust appointed Parent
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| Date of Appointment: 19 April 2023 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2022/23: 1 of 1, 2023/24: 3 of 3, 2024/25 (YTD): 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: None declared |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Dan Osborn - Headteacher
| Type of Appointment: Headteacher |
| Date of Appointment: 1 September 2022 |
| Attendance Record 2022/23: 1 of 1, 2023/24: 3 of 3, 2024/25 (YTD): 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Councillor Chris Price
Chris lives in St Paul’s Cray and was elected as a councillor for the area in May 2022. Outside the council he is the director of a community charity in Southwark providing food support, training and employment projects, community engagement and also run Southwark Women’s Hub. He is also a former Scout leader and youth leader he is a strong advocate for equality and wants to see every child have the opportunity to grow their potential.
| Type of Appointment: Appointed by Trust |
| Date of Appointment: 5 June 2023 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2022/23: 1 of 1, 2023/24 (YTD): 2 of 3, 2024/25 (YTD): 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: CEO - Youth First Charity, Trustee - Transform Southwark, Orpington Methodist Church, Riverside School. |
| Date Interest Acquired: Since 2021 |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Former LC Members
Karen Kick
| Type of Appointment: Staff elected |
| Date of Appointment: 7th November 2013 (4 years) term ended 6th November 2017 |
| Attendance Record (2017-18): 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Lisa Elliott
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 10 October 2017 (4 years) resigned 23 May 2018 |
| Attendance Record (2017-18): 5 of 5 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: Free schools project manager at DfE |
| Date Interest Acquired: TBC |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Linda Sokoloff
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointment |
| Date of Appointment: 11 December 2015 (4 years) resigned 20 July 2018 |
| Attendance Record 2017/18: 6 of 6 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : Declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Sarah Hunt
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointed Parent |
| Date of Appointment: 8th February 2018 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2018/19: 6 of 8 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Amanda Hughes
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointment |
| Date of Appointment: 2 November 2017 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2020/21: 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Theresa Mebitaghan
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 10 October 2019 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2020/21: 0 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: Director TM Hair Ltd; Director Beezees Creations |
| Date Interest Acquired: TBC |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Councillor Judith Ellis
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointment |
| Date of Appointment: 18 October 2018 |
| Attendance Record 2021/22: 4 of 4 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: MP's Caseworker; Governor at Riverside School |
| Date Interest Acquired: 2000; TBC |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Jackie Barton
| Type of Appointment: Head of School |
| Date of Appointment: n/a |
| Attendance Record 2021/22: 4 of 4 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Shamini Balabaskaran
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 8th February 2022 (4 years) |
| Attendance Record 2022/23: 0 of 0 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared |
| Date Interest Acquired: n/a |
| Business Interests of close family members : None declared |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
