Local Governance Committee
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Michelle joins the FBA Local Governance Committee with skills gained from nursing, project management, inspecting provider services for the Care quality commission, being a school governor and running her own business. Michelle was a nursing sister and manager for over 25 years and has had the opportunity of nursing abroad during this time.
Michelle has had experience of governance having previously been a school governor and chair of governors at an academy run primary school, and sixth form college. She has sat on audit, safeguarding and SEND committees. Michelle has helped both schools and healthcare providers who have been in special measures, raising standards to improve their ratings.
Michelle is a foster carer for young people between the ages of 15-18, and volunteers with school children in various capacities.
Michelle hopes being a governor at FBA will further develop her governing ability and skills whilst working with the school to support great education in the local community.
Father Hingley has been a priest in The Church of England for 45 years. A graduate of St Chad’s College in the University of Durham he completed his Theological Training at St Stephen’s House, Oxford. Having moved around the country experiencing industrial, rural and urban ministry, Father Hingley has been the Vicar of St Alban, Protomartyr, Romford for 30 years. He is the longest serving Incumbent in the Deanery of Havering.
Father Hingley has been a Governor at Frances Bardsley since 1996 and Chairman of Governors from 2008-2018. In 2013 the Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls joined The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Education Affiliated Schools Scheme. He has been a Governor of Squirrels Heath Junior School since 2004 and is currently Vice Chair of Governors. Until its closure in 2009 Father Hingley was a Governor of The Manor Primary School for 13 years, 10 of which he was Chairman of Governors.
Engaged in the life of the local community and beyond, Father Hingley has served as Chaplain to and an Executive Committee member of The Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 1996. He has served as Chaplain to The Mayor of Havering 2012-13 and 2016 – 17.
St Alban’s Romford is a leading major Commissioner of Outstanding Contemporary Ecclesiastical Art holding twenty-five Design Awards
Nichola has a daughter who attends FBA and is a Primary Headteacher in an all-through school (4 to 18 year olds) in Redbridge. She holds a Batchelor of Science in Primary Education from Greenwich University and a NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship). With over twenty years’ experience in teaching and over 14 years in schools’ senior leadership teams, Nichola is driven to provide the utmost optimal educational provision for all young people, regardless of students’ backgrounds, beliefs or starting points. She has also supported schools across London as a Regional Lead Teacher, focusing on developing teachers and leaders.
Dr Hossain is a Head of Department at Northumbria University London Campus. Having completed his PhD in Sustainable Development Strategy.
Prior to this Aliar volunteered as a governor linked with Leadership & Strategy in Ilford between 2018 and 2021
Aliar has over 18 years of teaching, university partnership management, programme validation, and academic leadership experiences at various levels of private & public sector higher education in the UK. He has consulted and managed numerous academic partnership projects, which are validated by QAA (Quality Assurance Agency), Ofsted, BAC and Pearson / Edexcel. He is also a Fellow Member of HEA (FHEA).
Aliar is the Chair of Employer Engagement Advisory Board for all Business & Law programmes at the London campus, has lead the ‘Women in Tech Weekend Boot Camp’ project that works with Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets and has spoken at conferences.
Bobby has a daughter in Year 7 and wants to make a positive, constructive and long-term contribution to the school as governor.
Bobby works as a city financier and investor and supported his child’s primary school as governor during the pandemic. Bobby is also a governor at The Royal Liberty School linked to careers and supports their work experience and careers fairs.
Bobby has held several senior posts in business in fields including Finance, Property, IT Commerce and Aviation. Bobby would like to use his experience, connections and contacts to support students at FBA to extend their aspirations and ambitions
Bobby believes in being a critical friend to school leadership ensuring stakeholder responsibilities and governance are held to account
Scott has two daughters currently at FBA and is a Deputy Headteacher at Redden Court School, where he leads on the Quality of Education, particularly in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Achievement. His school is committed to success for all in a very inclusive environment and during his 15 years there the school has become ‘Outstanding’. He is extremely passionate about closing the gaps in education, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs. Scott has also supported other schools in his trust and has worked closely with FBA over the years, particularly in the co-hosting of the Havering Curriculum Hub. He has also been a co-opted/parent governor of Rush Green Primary School for over 10 years, and is on the governing board at Sanders Drapers Academy as a Trust staff representative.
David is the Executive Headteacher at FBA and at The Bridge – the two secondary schools in the Trust. David has been teaching Geography since 2000 at Clacton County High School and then Chelmsford County High school as Head of Department. In 2008 he became Head of Humanities at Chelmsford County High School before joining Frances Bardsley in September 2012. David has been Assistant Headteacher, Vice Principal, and Head of School before taking on the headship in partnership with Emilie Darabasz in 2021.
Following completion of French as a foreign language master and PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University, Emilie started her career in a school in Essex where she gained 10 years’ experience and during which time was promoted to various positions including a Head of Year, a Pastoral Lead and Head of 6th form.
Emilie joined FBA in September 2015 as an Assistant Head overseeing the school’s behaviour and pastoral system but also the pupil premium provision. After three years of positive trends and a very strong track record, Emilie was appointed joint Head of School in September 2019, then joint Headteacher in 2021. Emilie loves cooking, travelling and has a passion for working with young women and helping them to become empowered strong women.
Unless stated none of our governors have any relevant business interests nor do they have any relationships with members of staff. Father Hingley is also a governor of another school in Havering.
