Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

There are a maximum of 9 members of the Four Swannes Governing Body. Each member serves a four year term, after which, they can stand for re-election.

The Instrument of governors is issued by HCC but the governors of Four Swannes agree the constitution of the governing body.

Four Swannes Governing Body

Chair of Governors: Graeme Dykes 13th December 2023 - 12th December 2027

Vice Chair of Governors:  Mrs Jean Bailey

Clerk to Governors: Mrs Natalie Daniel-Tong

Mr A Moore - Head Teacher

Mrs Jean Bailey - LA Governor             

Mr P Bailey - Co-opted Governor 

Appointed By GB/Board 11th March 2024 - 11th March 2028             

Appointed by GB/Board 1st February 2023 - 31st January 2027                

Ms E O'Connor - Associate Member

Ms C Steel - Teacher Governor

                    

Vacancy

2 Parent Governors

Resources Committee (which includes premises and finance)

Governors: Peter Bailey (Chair), Jean Bailey, Alan Moore (Headteacher) Greame Dykes

Link Governors

Governors:

Liz Allum - Curriculum

Mrs J Bailey - SEND

Mr P Bailey - Health & Safety

Mr G Dykes- Safeguarding 

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Our School Governors

Working Together for Four Swannes

At Four Swannes Primary School, we’re proud of our team of school governors. They’re a group of volunteers who care deeply about our school and help make sure every child has the best possible start in life.

Governors come from all parts of our community – parents, staff, and local residents – and together they bring a wide mix of skills, experience, and ideas.

What Do Governors Do?

School governors help to shape the direction of the school. They don’t run the school day-to-day – that’s the job of the Headteacher and staff – but they work behind the scenes to make sure the school is well led, well supported, and always improving.

Our governors:

· Help set the school’s aims and priorities

· Keep an eye on how well children are learning and developing

· Make sure the school’s budget is spent wisely

· Support and challenge the Headteacher and staff team

· Represent the views of parents and the local community

They meet regularly throughout the year and visit school to see what’s happening in classrooms, on the playground, and across the wider school community.

Why It Matters?

Good governance makes a big difference. It helps the school stay focused on what really counts – happy children, great teaching, and a caring environment where everyone can thrive.

Our governors work together with staff and families to make sure Four Swannes continues to be a place where children feel safe, valued, confident, and ready to take on new challenges.

Could You Be a School Governor?

We’re always looking for enthusiastic parents to join our governing body. You don’t need any special qualifications – just an interest in education, a willingness to listen and learn, and a few hours to spare each term.

Becoming a governor is a brilliant way to:

· Get involved in school life

· Use your experience to help make decisions that matter

· Meet new people and learn new skills

· Make a real difference for all our children

If you’d like to find out more, we’d love to chat! Please get in touch via the school office or email [insert contact email] – we can tell you more about what’s involved and how you can take part.

Together, We Make a Difference

Four Swannes Primary School takes pride in its nurturing community and close connections among staff, students, parents, and governors. Working together, we can create a school experience where every child has the opportunity to shine and to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.

 

Governors Profiles

 

Graeme Dykes' profile

 

Graeme is the Financial Controller at Thirsk Winton LLP, a modern law firm based in Woodford Green. As a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, he brings over 30 years of experience in helping organisations make confident and informed decisions.

Graeme has been involved in school governance for over 25 years, including as Chair of several primary schools, a governor at a secondary school, and a trustee of a multi-academy trust. In 2024, he was proud to become Chair of Governors at Four Swannes Primary School.

Graeme is passionate about strong, supportive governance that creates a school environment where every child can thrive. He believes that with the right leadership and encouragement, teachers can do far more than simply fill buckets—they can light fires, inspiring children to love learning and grow in confidence, curiosity, and creativity.

 

Jean Bailey's Profile

My name is Jean Bailey, and I am Vice Chair of Governors of Four Swannes & SENCO Link Governor and attendance Link Governor.

I have been a governor for a number of years, thirteen of which as Chairman. Before that, I was involved with education, working as a TA in another Primary School.

I live in Cheshunt with my husband and our two now grown-up children, both of whom have a learning disability, hence my involvement with SENCO.

Over the years, I have seen the school evolve and, with the rest of the Governors' help, I hope to see the school grow from strength to strength under the leadership of the Head Teacher, Mr Moore. I know that he and his dedicated team of staff have lots of ideas to help your child reach their full potential in friendly, safe and secure surroundings.

I thank you all for coming into the school and supporting your child in whatever they do, be it homework, sport or school plays. Your support is always most appreciated by both staff and children.

 

Peter Bailey's Profile

Dear Parents

My name is Peter Bailey, and I am the Health & Safety Governor at Four Swannes

I have lived and worked in Cheshunt for the past forty-five years. My work background has mainly been in School Premises Management, so it came as no surprise to me that I was persuaded by my wife Jean (The then Chair of Governors) to join the governing body and become the Health & Safety Governor. I am more than happy to roll up my shirt sleeves and help in any practical way I can. A very important part of my role is to help keep all the staff and children safe and secure in the School.

I really feel at home in the school as there is a good atmosphere and vibe to it. All the staff are very friendly and dedicated in what they do. The children are very polite and inquisitive in wanting to know what I am doing in their school.

Full Governing Body Meeting Dates.

18/10/2023   Present. Jean Bailey, Alan Moore , Marcia Alcock ,Peter Bailey , Neeloo Karim,

 Lisa O'Connor and Natlie Daniel-Tong (HFL Clerk)

13/12/2023   Present .

 01/02/2024   Present. Meeting Cancelled

 21/03/2024   Present. Graeme Dykes, Alan Moore, Marcia Alcock, Jean Bailey, Peter Bailey

Neeloo Karim, James Sadler, Lisa O'Connor, Natalie Daniel-Tong (HFL Clerk)

 15/05/2024   Present. Graeme Dykes, Alan Moore, Marcia Alcock, Jean Bailey, Peter Bailey

 Neeloo Karim, Lisa O'Connor, Natalie Daniel-Tong (HFL Clerk)

 11/07/2024   Present. Alan Moore , Graeme Dykes, Marcia Alcock, Jean Bailey, Peter Bailey

 Lisa O,connor , Camilla Steel.

05/02/2025 Present Alan Moore Graeme Dykes ,Marcia Alcock , Jean Bailey, Peter Bailey, Neeloo Karim , Lisa Oconner Natalie Daniel-Tong ( HFL Clerk ).

26/03/2025 Present Graeme Dykes , Alan Moore ,  Jean Bailey,  Peter Bailey,  Camilia Steele, Lisa O'connor,  Natalie Daniel - Tong (HFL Clerk )

21/05/2025 Present Graeme Dykes ,  Alan Moore , Jean Bailey ,  Peter Bailey,  Camilia Steele

Lisa O'connor, Natalie Daniel - Tong (HFL Clerk )

15th October 2025  Present Graeme Dykes ,  Alan Moore,  Jean Bailey, Camilla Steele, Liz Allum,  Jean Bailey, Peter Bailey, Lisa O'Connor

Natalie Danuel - Tong ( HFL Clerk )