Our Governance

We are currently seeking local governors, please visit the link below for further information. 

Further information and application form

Roselands Primary School is part of Danes Educational Trust. The Danes Educational Trust Board has responsibility for the operation of the Trust, but delegates some of the responsibilities to a local level. Therefore, schools within the Trust have a School Board, comprising local Governors. The School Board holds 4 meetings per year.

For goveranance documents and financial information about the Trust, including the school's funding agreement please see the Trust website using the link below.

Visit Danes Educational Trust Website
To contact the Governors of Roselands Primary School, please email chair@roselands.herts.sch.uk

MURRAY BRUCE, INTERIM Chair of Governors

Murray joined the board as a Co-Opted Governor in early 2023, bringing with him expertise and experience from both the private and public sectors.

Murray has over a decade of experience in teaching, training and facilitation. He is currently a teacher at a local primary school in the Borough of Broxbourne and brings the unique perspective of serving in two educational systems, having immigrated from Australia to the UK in 2016. He holds a Master of Teaching (Primary) as well as a Bachelor of Communication and a Certificate IV in Government Procurement. Previously he has held roles in training and organisational development in the insurance sector, as well as project management and intelligence analysis with the Australian Department of Defence. He is formerly a qualified Rescue Boat Driver and Beach Patrol Captain for Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Australia. He is married and has two children at Cranbourne Primary.

Term of office: 9 March 2023 to 08 March 2027

Emma Benzal Fowler, Headteacher

Emma is a mother of two, who has worked in Education for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of schools from a very small Hertfordshire school with only 3 classes to a 4 form entry school in North London.  She has also taught at Herts Regional College as a Spanish Teacher and used to run her own business: Casablanca School of Spanish. Prior to that, Emma was an Account Manager for an advertising agency in London. 

Emma has also worked for the London central and NW Maths Hub as an Assistant Maths Hub lead and is a Maths Mastery Specialist.  She has helped many schools in London to develop a teaching for Mastery approach.  She is extremely passionate about ensuring all children thrive and enjoy their learning.

Nicholas Ince, Parent governor

Nicholas is currently a Director within the NHS focussing on preventative healthcare. His work includes promoting wellness and reducing risk factors to help people live healthier, longer lives.

Prior to working within the NHS he worked within both higher education and the leisure industry. He is a local boy, having attended The John Warner School before studying at Brunel University.

Nicholas has two children who both attend The Roselands Primary School. His School Board responsibilities will include pupil premium and looked after children.

Term of office: from 6 March 2025 to 5 March 2029

Wendy Norton - Staff governor

Wendy has been teaching since graduating from Middlesex University with a BEd (Hons) in 2003, having gained extensive experience across all ages in Key Stage 1 and 2 at various primary schools in Harlow and Hertfordshire (including a career break to bring up her family). She joined Roselands in April 2018 and has been part of Roselands’ transition into the Danes Educational Trust. She has taught across both Upper and Lower Key Stage 2 and currently teaches Maple Class (mixed year 3 and 4). Alongside her classroom responsibilities, she serves as the Lower Key Stage 2 Phase Leader and the Science Subject Leader. As a teacher, she is passionate about supporting learners, families, and colleagues. She also has an interest in
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which is informed by her personal experience as a parent whose youngest child has ASD.

Term of office: appointed 29 September 2025, term ends 28 September 2029

Mary Stevenson, Staff governor

Mary has been teaching for over 30 years, many of them have spent very happily at The Cranbourne Primary School. Mary currently works part-time across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, which gives her the opportunity to teach a wide range of subjects and to work with children of different ages. She enjoys the variety this brings and takes great pride in supporting pupils as they grow in confidence and develop new skills.

Outside of school, Mary enjoys walking her dog and spending time outdoors, which gives her a chance to relax and recharge. 

Term of office: from 22 September 2025 to 21 September 2029

Isla Grayson - Headteacher at The Cranbourne Primary School

Isla has taken up the post of Headteacher at The Cranbourne Primary School in Sept 2026 after serving as Deputy Headteacher for many years.  

Meetings Cranbourne & Roselands Governor Attendance 2025/26

Register of interests Cranbourne and Roselands School Board Sept 2026