Our Governors

Current School Governors

To serve as a Governor there are some criteria to be met.

Please read Qualifications And Disqualifications To Serve As A School Governor by clicking here

Governors Register of Business Interests

Governors are required to attend formal meetings as set at each Local Governing Body meeting. Failure to attend three consecutive meetings without sending an apology will require the governor to step down.

Governors Register of Business Interests 19-20

Governors Register of Business Interests 20-21

Governors Register of Business Interests 2021-22

Governors Register of Business Interests 2022-23

Governors Register of Business Interests 2024

Governor Terms of Office

Governors on the Epping Upland CofE Primary School serve a term of four years, at which point the governor can stand again following any other nominations from parents or non-parents which are received. Should more than one person stand for any role then there will follow a full school vote to select the new governor.

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governors are appointed by the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Education. Our school has two Foundation Governors, one of which is the local Vicar, whose term of office is four years.

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Governing Body Details- click below

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I am Colin Tankard, Chair of the Governing Board. I have been a governor for 10 years and sit on all committees. I have specific responsibility for all aspects of the fabric facilities and services within the school.

My experience having been a governor for a long period means I can draw on that when decisions need to be made. I also run my own business and so I bring my business skills into my role as Chair. I am skilled in data compliance and I act as Data Protection Officer for the school and MAT.

I joined the governing body originally so I could get further involved with the school during my daughter’s time there.

Since then, I have enjoyed working with staff and seeing children’s progression over the years.

I was very much in favour of the school joining a MAT and was one of the lead Chairs who worked on defining the Epping Schools Partnership Trust.

As an active member of All Saints Church, I have been able to continue to foster the links between church, school and local community.

I am Lara Gardiner and I am a Foundation Governor on the LGC of Epping Upland. Foundation Governors are representatives chosen by the Parochial Church Council of the local church, All Saints’, Epping Upland. I am a Church Warden of All Saints’, meaning I have responsibility, along with the clergy, for running the church and its many activities.
I have been a resident of Epping Green for 30 years, including 14 years as a parent at Epping Upland Primary School when my children attended. I have been a governor at another local school, also in the EFPST, for over 10 years and so have plenty of governing experience as well as an in-depth understanding of the Trust. I was a governor during the formation of the Trust and have an understanding of its overarching vision and goals.
I have been a primary school teacher for 20 years, teaching every year group in the primary phase at some point, as well as holding the NASENCO (National Award foe SEN Coordination) so am familiar with the National Curriculum; how data is collected and analysed, which enables me to ask questions to ensure the school are working to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children; and how schools run on a day-to-day basis. I am passionate about wellbeing within schools and believe that a happy staff leads directly to happy pupils. I enjoy governance very much and being able to contribute to my local community.

I am Zoe Grundy-Wheeler, I have one child at Epping Upland School. I joined the governing body in 2022 and am the SEN (Special Educational Needs) Governor.

I am a GP and work in our family run practice in Walthamstow. I have a special interest in child development. I have good insight into neurodiversity as a parent and professionally. I enjoy working within the governing team, it gives me a good insight into how the school operates. Epping upland is a wonderful school and I feel very grateful that my children attend, I am committed to  working with the school to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

I am Catherine Hammond. I became a Trust governor in 2024.  Having worked with Epping Upland Primary and many other schools across the Trust and surrounding area in my previous role as Education Officer at Epping Forest District Museum for 18 years, I wanted to broaden my knowledge and experience of how the school delivers the whole curriculum.  I am looking forward to working with the existing team of Governors and Headteacher, Mrs Ferguson, and her staff, supporting them as they take forward the plans and priorities for the school. 

I am Julie Rowe and I have been the teacher governor representative for over 10 years and a teacher for 28 years, 19 of those at Epping Upland. I am the subject lead for PE within the school; PE being my passion.

As the teacher governor, I have my many years of teaching experience to bring to the governing body. I contribute to meetings by giving a teacher perspective on decisions made and then feeding back to teaching staff as and when is necessary.

I enjoy being a governor as it gives me an insight into the different side of how a school operates and I feel I can contribute to this process. 

I am Kate Jeppesen, one of the Parent Governors at Epping Upland Primary School; as part of my role, I sit on both the Sports and Pupil Premium panels. I feel incredibly lucky to be a Governor at this very special school because I currently have two children at Epping Upland and also live within the village. It is fantastic to be in a position to support the school community, helping to ensure the best outcomes for all of our children.

My professional role as Head of English at a local secondary school, alongside fifteen years of experience within the Education sector, puts me in a strong position to understand the day-to-day functioning of our school, allowing me to support and challenge, where required. In my spare time, I volunteer with our wonderful PTA and within the local community. I also enjoy reading, walking, cooking, visiting art galleries and spending time with my family and friends.