Governance

School governors are ordinary people from the local community who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. They are the largest volunteer force in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. Governors are not involved in the day-to-day management of the school.

Almost anyone can become a school governor and you can find out more information here. All new governors receive training and support from Ivy Learning Trust and their fellow governors. If you are interested in assisting the school in this way, please contact governance@ivylearningtrust.org.

The Local Governing Body is made up of talented individuals, bringing a variety of complementary skills. We have high expectations for Walker. We seek evidence that the school is improving as a result of the strategic decisions we make. We do this by reviewing the evaluations made by the Headteacher and her team and agreeing the priorities for the school. We regularly visit the school and talk to children and staff. We value feedback from all stakeholders.

Read more about our governors here

View a PDF version of the declarations of interest below or download here: Ivy Learning Trust Declaration of Interests.pdf

Walker Attendance Record 2025-2026.pdf

View a PDF version of the Scheme of Delegation below or download here: Ivy Learning Trust Scheme of Delegation.pdf

Governance documents which need to be available for public inspection can be requested by emailing the governance professional at governance@ivylearningtrust.org.

Mike Dowuona

Chair of Governors

Mike was elected as a Parent Governor in October 2019. He has two children. The oldest joined Walker in September 2019. Having grown up and studied in Enfield, Mike graduated with honours from the University of Hull’s Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics master’s program. Whilst there, he was elected Union President and sat on various committees including the Hull City Image urban regeneration project. Following a career working in marketing and leadership roles for major record labels such as Virgin Records and Sony/RCA, Mike founded a brand marketing agency which he still runs today. Mike is keen to participate and add value wherever needed, putting his experiences of creative and collaborative problem-solving in the world of business leadership to work towards the fast-evolving needs of the children, school and connected Walker community.

Luke Renwick

Headteacher

Photo and bio coming soon.

Gemma Antoniou

Parent Governor

I have been a teacher for many years, teaching at both primary age and secondary, up to sixth form.

I later became an education consultant, providing support in schools across London at both primary and secondary in teaching and learning and school management. I’m currently training to become a specialist teacher for children who are experiencing barriers to learning due to specific learning difficulties.

I am a parent of two neurodiverse children and have spent the last few years in supporting their learning and development. Both are now very well settled and it is a good time for me to contribute to the wider school community.

It is my goal to ensure that all children, no matter their difficulties or disadvantages, can make solid progress and enjoy their primary years.

Azadi Sheridan

Parent Governor

My children, in year 5 and year 2, love Walker School and so do I. They asked me to take partin the school fairs, and I have to thank them for helping me find a new skill – face painting!- Igot involved further in the school programme through being a Class Rep and love supportingthe Walker community with events, activities and endeavours. Through this work, I’ve had theopportunity to witness the incredible team leading the school.

As a CEO of a small consultancy, based locally in Southgate, I have experience of running acompany and have a passion for education with schools and universities among our clients. We help charities around the world in best use data and technology for fundraising. I would liketo use this professional experience to support school’s Local Governing Body. I am a Trustee of Trent Park House, a historic house and exciting museum sharing theinspiring stories of the “Secret Listeners” who, in the second world war, developed innovativespying techniques to help the Allies win the war. I am leading on building the digital museumwhich includes a schools and community outreach programme.

Suzi Tsangari

Staff Governor

Photo and bio coming soon.

Lisa Maria Cardinali

Trust Appointed

Lisa has worked as a HR Manager in schools for a number of years in both the independent and academy sectors (including advising on employment matters during the pre-opening stages of a new Sixth Form academy). She completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management and gained Chartered status of the CIPD whilst working at The Crown Estate.

With two children in Walker and having lived in Southgate for most of her life, Lisa feels a strong connection to the local community and is relishing the opportunity to support the ambitions of our school.

Saima Butt

Trust Appointed

With three children enrolled at Walker since 2015, she has built a strong bond with the school and the local community, and she is eager to continue her support for the school.

Gina Demetri

Trust Appointed

Jo Hawkins

Deputy Headteacher – Non Governor, attends meetings

Jo joined Walker in 2002 as a newly qualified teacher and has worked here ever since. She has been a class teacher throughout Key Stage 2 and has been part of the senior leadership team for the past ten years. She has also been a staff governor. She has a passion for supporting all pupils to achieve their best academically whilst ensuring they are happy, valued and respected.