Our SchoolGoverning Body
Governor Names
Our Governing Body plays a vital role in the strategic leadership of the school, working closely with senior leaders to ensure that every student receives a high-quality education in a safe, supportive and ambitious environment.
Governors bring a wide range of skills, experience and perspectives from education, business and the wider community. They provide both support and challenge to the school, helping to shape our vision, monitor performance and ensure accountability at all levels.
The Governing Body is responsible for overseeing key areas including educational standards, safeguarding, financial management and compliance with statutory requirements. They meet regularly throughout the year and work through a number of sub-committees to focus on specific aspects of school life.
Governors are deeply committed to the values and ethos of the school and play an important role in ensuring these are reflected in our policies, decisions and day-to-day practice.
Below you will find details of our current Governors, including their roles, responsibilities and terms of office:
Name |
Role |
From |
To |
Appointed By |
Registered Interests/Relationships |
| Mr Stephen Elias | Chair of trustees | 7 November 2024 | 7 November 2028 | Appointed by trustees | |
| Mr Sam Bacall | Trustee | 1 October 2025 | 30 September 2029 | Appointed by trustees | |
| Mr Timothy Myerson | Trustee | 1 October 2025 | 30 September 2029 | Appointed by academy members | |
| Rabbi Daniel Walker | Trustee | 17 September 2021 | 17 September 2029 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mrs Nadia Joseph | Trustee | 1 July 2025 | 1 July 2029 | Appointed by GB/board | |
| Mr Andrew Saipe | Trustee | 1 November 2019 | 1 November 2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mrs Simone Pinkus | Trustee | 1 November 2019 | 1 November 2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mr Andrew Berkeley | Trustee | 1 September 2015 | 31 August 2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mrs Stacey Rosenberg | Trustee | 1 September 2015 | 31 August 2027 | Appointed by GB/board | |
| Mr Gordon Singer | Trustee | 18 January 2023 | 18 January 2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mrs Sue Fagelman | Trustee | 18 January 2023 | 18 January 2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mr Simon Kaye | Trustee | 14 December 2022 | 14 December 2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mr Arran Fruhman | Trustee | 24 June 2022 | 24 June 2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mr Rafi Neumann | Trustee | 24 June 2022 | 24 June 2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust | |
| Mrs Tracy Basger | Accounting Officer | 1 September 2024 | NA | ||
| Mrs Cameka Hill-Trapasso | Chief Financial Officer | 1 January 2026 | NA |
For any queries relating to the Governing Body, please email governors@kdhigh.co.uk.