Nancy Roberts (Chair of Governors)

It is my honour and privilege to chair the amazing group of people who comprise the LGB at    Dallow Primary School.  I have lived and worked in Luton for 50 years.  I bring 30 years of skills  and expertise of working in education with young people at Luton Sixth Form College.  I have 9 years experience in a Governor role. I have two daughters both of whom have progressed through the education system in Luton from reception to year 13 in the sixth form.  I believe  very strongly in the need for a close partnership between staff at the school, parents and pupils. I support wholeheartedly the ethos and philosophy of improving the life chances  of every child at Dallow Primary School.

Haris Shafi (Vice Chair of Governors) 

 Having grown up in Luton, I am passionate about the development of our town and the role education plays in young people’s aspirations, as well as social mobility. It is for this reason I became interested in working with Dallow on their journey to providing the best education possible for the children in our town, which I believe starts at an early age, and setting them up for success later on. 

I have wide-ranging experiences of working in local secondary education, starting in 2014 as a teaching assistant, and going on to become a History teacher, pastoral leader and a specialist leader of education. I have also previously been a staff governor at a local secondary school. I aim to bring my knowledge and experience from these roles to my position at Dallow, where my key responsibility area is safeguarding. 

Katharine Lovell (Headteacher)

As Headteacher, I am delighted to work in partnership with the Local Governing Board to support the strategic growth and development of Dallow.  I joined Dallow as Headteacher, in September 2019. Following a career as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police Service, I started teaching in 2002 and I have worked in a number of schools. Prior to my move to Luton, I have always worked in Hertfordshire schools.  My governance experience is quite broad as I have been part of the governing body in my two previous schools as a Deputy and Assistant Headteacher and I am also a parent governor at my sons’ school.

Karen Mankin (Community Governor)

I became a community governor for Dallow Primary School in September 2018. I have two teenage children.

I am head of Mathematics at Denbigh High School in Luton where I have worked for the past nine years. This is part of the same trust as Dallow.

I am the governor responsible for mathematics at Dallow. I feel that my role helps during the transition from primary to secondary school.

I am passionate about providing the best opportunities possible for all pupils to ensure that they reach their full potential.

I am new to the parent governor role and delighted to be a part of the team. I am a mother of three children with two currently attending Dallow Primary. I appreciate the important role that schools play in shaping and developing the futures of children. As such, I’ve developed a keen interest in the education sector. I have a lengthy customer service background with a career in the airline industry. As a cabin crew member with additional responsibilities as a crew counsellor; I have developed strong listening and communication skills with a natural ability to empathise with others. Dallow Primary School is rich in community spirit and promotes a strong ethos. I am excited to work together with the school in fulfilling its goal in delivering outstanding education.

I am a very flexible, self-motivated, well-disciplined individual with a keen desire to learn new skills in a different environment. I have experience working with children. I ensure the safety, wellbeing and educational needs making sure the children’s emotional wellbeing is provided for at all times. Creating an engaging and stimulating environment.  For the children to interest them in learning. Promoting and building strong parent partnerships to facilitate the development of the children adhering strictly to and following all safeguarding policies and procedures, which is why I hope you’ll trust me to be a parent governor.

Marcus Ray (Co-opted Governor)