Pen Portraits

Sir Robin Bosher is now an independent school adviser and Ofsted inspector. He was the Ofsted Regional Director for the South East and National Director for Inspection Quality and Training as well as an HMI.

Prior to this he was the Director of Education for the Harris Federation. During this time he opened nine sponsored academies and several free schools.

A Headteacher for twenty-two years who during that time led five very different Primary schools.  Lately the Executive Headteacher of the Federation between Fairlawn, Haseltine and Kilmorie Schools in Lewisham.  Fairlawn was deemed by OFSTED as ‘outstanding’ in every category.

Sir Robin was a National Leader of Education and Fairlawn was a National Support School and was designated as one of the first Teaching Schools in the country.  Sir Robin was awarded the National College School System Leader of the Year award in 2010.  He is an NPQH coach and worked on the NPQH programme for over ten years. 

Sir Robin has worked as a DfE Adviser and he led the London Challenge Primary Programme as the Operational Director.  He was Headteacher on the board of the DfE ‘Achievement for All’ steering board and was a member of the DfE Reference Group.

Sir Robin Bosher was knighted for services to education in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Birthday honours, June 2012.

Sir Robin is an ex-LPGS parent and an ex-headteacher of Clare House Primary School.

I am passionate about supporting our young people in the Community in achieving the very best that they are able too. I am proud to be able to support the Head and leadership team of LPGS in this aim. In my professional life I am a Senior Executive in the NHS, as an RGN RSCN and hold a Masters Degree in Public Administration. It is these skills and experience I offer to the Governing Body.

I joined the Governing Board in October 2021 as Governor of Safeguarding. This is a role that I take on with a great deal of seriousness. Having delivered training for several years to colleagues and staff, I understand the importance of this area of governance in ensuring all pupils and staff are safe, happy, and valued. 

I have worked in education for almost 30 years, which included 10 years of primary school headship. In 2023 I joined Bromley local authority as a Home Education Officer, where I am able to utilise my skills of working with children who are vulnerable and/or who have SEND.

I understand the hard work and united effort it takes to drive change in a school and I am extremely proud to be part of the Governing Body at Langley Park School for Girls and work with the committed leadership team.

My youngest daughter attended LPGS throughout her secondary education and has recently left to study Law at university.

Having worked at LPGS for nine years, I feel a loyalty and connection to the staff, students and parents/carers. I started at LPGS as the Head of PE and have since held various roles including Head of Performing Arts and Lead Practitioner, and now work in the role of Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning.  I am a keen sports fan, I play, coach and umpire for a hockey club in Bexley, often bumping into students as opposition on a Saturday.

As people working in schools, we all value the input we have in educating our students and equipping the next generation for life. I am excited for the opportunity to work with a broader range of professionals and be involved in the strategic decisions and future direction of the school. I am committed to working in partnership to support the Headteacher and staff on this journey together whilst keeping the school focused on our objectives of empowerment and excellence. I aim to use my knowledge, skills and judgement to support, encourage, and where necessary challenge decisions in the pursuit of not only better outcomes for all our students but a great working environment and experience for all our staff.

I have been on the governing body at LPGS for seven years, I joined the governing body when my daughter was in Year 8 at LPGS, she is now entering her second year at University. I am currently working in a Multi Academy Trust in Bromley as Head of Governance, having worked in governance for schools in Croydon and Bromley since 2021. I previously worked in the City of London in Investment Banks and then became a full-time mum when my daughter was born. I have always taken a keen interest in my children’s schools - I was Co-Chair of the PTA at Pickhurst Schools for four years.

LPGS has always had a fantastic reputation, and I feel it is very important to maintain this and keep up the high standard of education and excellent results. I feel proud to be on the governing board at LPGS.

I was elected as a Parent Governor in November 2022 and have one daughter attending the school.  I am proud to be serving as a governor and just like every parent here at the school, I want the very best for all our children.  I am committed to ensure every child who attends LPGS is safe, happy, confident and enabled to develop their full potential to be the very best they can be.

I have worked in the housing sector for over fifteen years in various roles and I am pleased to bring my strategy and policy experience, as well as my quality development, performance monitoring and policy analysis experiences to this school governance role.  Also, equally important is my contribution to bring a parent’s perspective to question and where necessary challenge decisions. 

My hobbies include playing netball and badminton at club level.  I have a passionate interest in social justice issues particularly around housing, education and human rights.  I am the secretary of the Race equality network at my workplace, working with staff and the leadership to ensure equality, diversity and inclusivity is at the heart of the organisation.       

Becoming a governor, I would like to make a valuable contribution to the school community by influencing and ensuring high standards of education are maintained and strives to keep improving within the school. I have admired the dedication, care, hard work and professionalism of the staff that have provided the supportive environment and academic reputation of the school. I look forward to working together with all staff and my fellow governors to ensure the school’s continued success and excellent outcomes for pupils and staff.

I have been involved in education for most of my working life and started as a primary school teacher in Croydon, which then led to senior leadership roles. I also briefly taught at Clare House school. During my teaching career I developed an interest in education technology and then joined a leading edtech company where I headed a global team, which provided me with the opportunity to visit and learn from a variety of schools abroad.

I now work as a consultant for London local authorities, where I can combine my drive for outstanding education for all students, with my education technology background. I support schools with their edtech strategy, digital skills, government initiatives, as well as leading collaboration projects with the prominent tech companies. I have a passion for equitable and inclusive learning by providing all students with access to the appropriate digital tools needed to achieve the best outcomes and make them future ready.

Having witnessed first-hand the positive impact of education the school has provided my sister; I'm honoured to serve as a governor at LPGS. As part of the board, I'm committed to building upon the school's successes and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.