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Our Governors

The Governing Body is made up of parents, staff, Local Authority and community representatives who work in partnership with the school to help provide your child with the best possible education.

 Governors regularly visit the school and are involved in a range of activities which cover areas such as the school’s finances and staffing, the building and environment, pupil achievement, the curriculum and pupil welfare.

Model Code of Conduct for Governors can be found at the following link NGA-Model-Code-of-Conduct-2020

Governing Body of Torridon Primary School (Reconstituted 1st   September 2020)

Governor meeting minutes are available for inspection on request through the school office.

If you need to contact the governors please email: admin@torridonprimary.lewisham.sch.uk with the subject line – ‘for the attention of the chair of governors’.

Governor details can be found below:

Date of Appointment: February 2021 to September 2025

 I was appointed as the Local Authority Governor for Torridon Infant and Nursery School in February 2017, and was asked by the Local Authority to stay on as the LA governor for the new Primary School following amalgamation. I’ve lived in Catford since 2007 and have two children who both attend Torridon. I served as Vice-Chair of Governors for several years before stepping into the role of Chair at the start of the 23/24 Academic year. As Chair of Governors I attend all of our committee meetings. I also attend the Data Group meetings, where we regularly monitor and assess pupil progress and attainment.

I work in Westminster as an Evaluation Lead in the Cabinet Office. In my work I provide advice and consultancy on policy evaluation for a range of government departments and public bodies. Before joining the Cabinet Office in 2021, I was the Research and Analysis Manager at the College of Policing, the professional body for policing. I have also worked at the Office for National Statistics. I have worked in the Government Social Research profession within the Civil Service for 20 years and use my background in research and statistics to support the work of the governing board.

I’m committed to working with our diverse and talented governing board to make Torridon the best school it can be for our children, our families, and the wider local community.

Date of Appointment: 1st September 2026

As a staff governor, I believe that I am able to offer valuable contributions to the governing body, drawing upon my knowledge of the latest educational research and my teaching experience. Throughout my career so far, I have always been determined to ensure that all children make good progress, they are successful and have the skills to follow their ambitions. As a staff governor, I am able to contribute to the strategic direction of the school, whilst always thinking about the best interest of the children.

Date of Appointment: September 2022 term extended From September 2026

I’ve been a governor at Torridon for 100 years. Well, it must be approaching two decades – I stopped counting after receiving my 10-year service award. My own children are now both adults (yes, it really happens). I am currently employed in healthcare innovation. As a governor, I continue to support the school in its work to develop the potential of every child, from every kind of home.

Date of appointment: September 2021 to September 2025

After over a decade working in the charity sector, Lorna recently retrained as a secondary school French and German teacher. Lorna brings her experience of fundraising as well as her knowledge of education to the governing board. Lorna lives locally with her two young daughters and is passionate about supporting Torridon to be the best school it can be for the local community.

I have worked in central government for 15 years, with programme, budget and policy experience. And previously volunteered for seven years for the Access Project – an excellent scheme to provide free tuition to teenagers on free school meals. I sit on the Resources subcommittee.

Michael Clark MBE

Date of Appointment: September 2023 to August 2027

Date of appointment: September 2019 to September 2023

Date of appointment: September 2023 to August 2027

I became a Torridon Governor in 2019 and am currently a member of the Children, Families & Community and Resources Committees as well as being one of two Safeguarding link Governors. I have a background in governance and have supported boards across a number of organisations including research institutions and at the BBC. I also spent a couple of years working in an all-through school in Lewisham which gave me an insight into the many challenges facing schools and hope to put this experience to good use to working with the school to make a positive difference in the lives of the pupils and their families. I’ve lived in Lewisham since 2007 and have two daughters, now in a local secondary school.

Date of appointment: September 2021 term extended from 1st September 2026

I joined the Torridon Governing Body as an Associate Member in September 2021 and became a full Co-Opted member in July 2022.  I took on the Chairing of the Children and Families Committee in September 2022. I am also the lead Governor for SEND and for school attendance.

I qualified as a Social Worker in 1990 and then worked in children’s services throughout my career.  I worked as the Director of Children and Families services in an inner London local authority prior to taking early retirement at the end of 2020 and had responsibility for children and families social work (including child protection, looked after children and children with disabilities), youth work and early help services, so I bring a lot of experience of staff management, budget responsibility and strategic planning.

I am deeply committed to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families to overcome adversity and injustice and to the provision of high-quality public services, including education, for everyone.

Appointed September 2026

Dr Solomon Bawa is a Lecturer in Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials at UCL and a passionate advocate for education, widening participation and inclusive learning. For over a decade, he has supported outreach initiatives that inspire young people and broaden access to STEM and higher education, particularly for underrepresented groups. At UCL, Solomon contributes to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) activities and champions inclusive, student-centred teaching. As a first-generation university graduate, his personal journey strengthens his belief in education’s transformative power. He is also exploring the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching, learning and accessibility. As a Torridon Governor, Solomon is committed to fostering an inclusive, aspirational environment where every child is encouraged and empowered to fulfil their potential.

Appointed September 2026

Tenisha Elliott is a school governor at Torridon Primary School. She works in research and sustainability, with a focus on public health and responsible business. Tenisha is passionate about helping children thrive through strong education and family support, and is especially interested in finding creative ways to bring in new opportunities and resources for the school.

Appointed September 2026

Appointed December 2026