--- title: "Governance" url: "https://www.sinaischool.com/about-us/governance-finance" school: "Sinai Jewish Primary School" --- [To book a Private Tour please click here and for all Admissions Enquiries please email admissions@sinai.brent.sch.uk or call Mrs Azagury-Slattery on 020 8204 1550 extension 3](https://forms.gle/i3mP6ZNbKhSmv5mX6) # Governance & Finance ![](https://www.sinaischool.com/images/reception1.jpg) ### What is the Governing Board? All schools in England have a Governing Board which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school. A key role is to act as a ‘critical friend’: to support, to challenge, to ask questions, ultimately to represent the school community. The Governing Board works in close partnership with the headteacher, staff and the local authority. Whilst the headteacher is, of course, responsible for the day to day running of the school, the governors are involved with such things as staffing, curriculum, school buildings and finance. It ensures the school functions well and maintains the proper range of academic and social objectives. The standard term of office for a governor is four years. The chair and vice-chair are elected annually at the first meeting of the academic year. All staff can make nominations and vote whether vacancy is for a teacher or support staff member. Governors are responsible for the finance and fabric of the school and general policy matters, whether in relation to the educational programme or otherwise, and are ultimately accountable for disciplinary matters relating both to the pupils and teachers. Much of the work of the Governing Board is done by committees. The Committees meet at least once a term. The committees are; - Strategy & Ethos Committee - Staffing and Pay Committee - Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Committee - Jewish Studies Committee - Finance & Premises Committee **Contact with the Governors is via the school () where emails will be forwarded to the Governing Board Clerk where appropriate or you can write to our Chair of Governors:** Mr Adam Goldman c/o Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive Harrow HA3 9UD ### The Sinai Governors are… Chair & Vice Chairs ### Chair & Vice Chairs ![Mr Adam Goldman](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/Adam_Goldman(1).jpg) #### Mr Adam Goldman ##### Chair of Governors Adam Goldman was appointed as a Foundation Governor in January 2022 and was elected Chair of Governors in September 2026. He is a member of the Staffing & Pay and Strategy & Ethos Committees and became Chair of the Finance & Premises Committee in September 2023. Adam is a qualified chartered accountant working in the sports and media sector, having previously spent six years working in audit. Prior to this, he volunteered for many years with Norwood in their care homes as well as helping to fundraise as part of the Young Norwood Finance Committee. ![Mr Darren Simons](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/20180425_DS.jpg) #### Mr Darren Simons ##### Joint Vice Chair Darren Simons was elected Parent Governor in 2016 and was then appointed Co-Opted Governor in January 2020. He served as Chair of the Governing Board between 2020 and 2026, having previously been Chair of the Finances & Premises Committee. His role also covers School Data, helping to challenge the school in terms of its attainment and progress metrics. Professionally, Darren works in fintech sales operations, and always welcomes the chance to go back his techie roots. He is also a part-time photographer. He is married to Melissa and has two daughters who have graduated Sinai and look back fondly on their time there. #### Mr Mark Jacobs ##### Joint Vice Chair Mark Jacobs has been a member of the Governing Board since May 2018. He is Joint Vice Chair and was previously Chair of the Admissions Committee. Mark has two daughters - one is currently at Sinai and his eldest daughter left Sinai in 2024. He is a qualified solicitor and has been working as an in-house lawyer at an investment bank since 2014. Between 2007 and 2014 Mark worked as a solicitor at an international law firm based in the City of London. Mark previously served on the Board of Governors at a further education college and chaired its audit committ Foundation Governors ### Foundation Governors ![Dan Grossman](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/Dan-Grossman-Headshot-2.jpg) #### Dan Grossman Dan has been teaching in secondary schools in London for 20 years and is currently Deputy Head (Strategy and Innovation) at Alleyn’s Hampstead, leading the development and delivery of a forward-thinking Alleyn’s educational vision. His key role as Deputy Head is to foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity and ambition across the school. Dan has served as a Foundation Governor at Sinai for over four years and acts as Chair of the Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Committee. He is married to Katie and has two children who flourished at Sinai before going onto secondary school. ![Ezra Dulberg](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/ezra_d.JPG) #### Ezra Dulberg Ezra started his term as a Foundation Governor in September 2024, after completing a position as a Finance Governor in another school. He has two daughters at Sinai. Ezra is a chartered accountant specialising in resolving complex tax disputes for individuals, companies and not-for-profit organisations. He is experienced in managing tax risks, budgeting, future planning and governance. When his kids allow, he is also a passionate gardener and cook. #### Mark Jacobs Mark Jacobs has been a member of the Governing Board since May 2018. He is Joint Vice Chair and was previously Chair of the Admissions Committee. Mark has two daughters - one is currently at Sinai and his eldest daughter left Sinai in 2024. He is a qualified solicitor and has been working as an in-house lawyer at an investment bank since 2014. Between 2007 and 2014 Mark worked as a solicitor at an international law firm based in the City of London. Mark previously served on the Board of Governors at a further education college and chaired its audit committ ![Ros Goulden](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/images/people/Rosalind-Goulden-2(1).png) #### Ros Goulden ##### Foundation Govenor Rosalind Goulden joined the Governing Board of Sinai in September 2011 as a United Synagogue Foundation Governor, shortly after her retirement as a headteacher of an independent Jewish Primary School. Having been a Jewish educator for many years, it was a natural move for her to chair the Jewish Studies Committee, bringing her accumulated experience and enthusiasm for the Jewish educational provision to the school. In January 2014 Rosalind became Chair of the Curriculum Committee, reviewing the teaching and learning in all curriculum areas. She served as Chair of Governors, from December 2017 – September 2020. Rosalind is determined to ensure the children at Sinai have the best we can provide. She takes great pleasure from visiting the school and observing the good behaviour and focussed learning, knowing that this is a result of the broad and stimulating curriculum and dedicated and enthusiastic teaching provided throughout the school. ![Adam Goldman](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/Adam_Goldman.jpg) #### Adam Goldman Adam Goldman was appointed as a Foundation Governor in January 2022 and was elected Chair of Governors in September 2026. He is a member of the Staffing & Pay and Strategy & Ethos Committees and became Chair of the Finance & Premises Committee in September 2023. Adam is a qualified chartered accountant working in the sports and media sector, having previously spent six years working in audit. Prior to this, he volunteered for many years with Norwood in their care homes as well as helping to fundraise as part of the Young Norwood Finance Committee. ![Paula Margolis](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/Paula_Margolis_headshot.jpg) #### Paula Margolis ##### Foundation Governor Paula Margolis was appointed as a Foundation Governor at Sinai in November 2022 and is Chair of the Strategy & Ethos Committee. Paula is a qualified solicitor and works as a Corporate Affairs Lawyer at a global dispute resolution law firm where she previously specialised in life sciences and products law litigation for 11 years. Paula is married to David and they have two children at Sinai. ![Colin Enlander](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/Colin-1(1).jpg) #### Colin Enlander Colin Enlander was appointed Foundation Governor in March 2024. He was previously a Parent Governor from October 2020 to February 2024. Colin is Chair of the Staffing & Pay Committee and also a member of the Admissions & Pupils Committee. He has spent the past 15 years working as a Reward Consultant providing guidance on ensuring fair pay and benefits, governance and policy application within both the Retail and Pharmaceutical Industry. Colin has one son at secondary school and one son currently at Sinai who he enjoys playing and watching sports with. ![Lisa Margolis](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/LM_Personal_Profile_Photo.jpeg) #### Lisa Margolis ##### Foundation Governor Lisa Margolis has been a member of the Governing Board since December 2025 and sits on the Staffing & Pay Committee. Professionally, Lisa works as a People and Operations Leader within HR and Organisational Development. Additionally, she has been involved in a number of community charities. She is the proud parent of a son who attends Sinai Jewish Primary School. Local Authority Governor ### Local Authority Governor ![Michael Maurice](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/MM.png) #### Michael Maurice Michael Maurice has been a local authority governor since 2012. He is a local Conservative Councillor for Kenton Ward, London Borough of Brent. He is an electronics engineer by profession and runs his own business servicing vintage hi fi and audio systems. He is married to Alison and both children attended Sinai. Headteacher ### Headteacher ![Juliette Lipshaw](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/images/mrs-lipshaw_0001-1.jpg) #### Juliette Lipshaw Juliette Lipshaw is a past Sinai pupil herself and has served as a Governor for many years prior to her working at Sinai. She has also previously Chaired the Curriculum Committee. Juliette is passionate about education and strives for academic excellence. She has previously taught at multicultural schools across Hillingdon and Harrow and worked as an Assistant Head in two Primary Schools before becoming Deputy Head at Sinai in 2014. She took up the post as Headteacher in January 2017 and was awarded the National Professional Qualification for Headship in June 2017 and received her National Professional Qualification in Executive Leadership in December 2023. Parent-Elected Governors ### Parent-Elected Governors #### Harvey Bolchover ![Emma Sandzer ](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/Emma_Sandzer.JPG) #### Emma Sandzer ##### Parent Elected Governor Emma Sandzer was elected as a Parent Governor in November 2025 and is a member of both the Strategy & Ethos Committee and the Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Committee. She has been a Primary School Teacher at North London Collegiate School for nine years, where she is also the PSHE Subject Lead. Professionally, she is committed to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and helping them develop the essential life skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. She has twin boys currently attending Sinai. Staff Governor ### Staff Governor ![Deborah Azagury-Slattery](https://files.schudio.com/sinai-jewish-primary-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/DAS.jpg) #### Deborah Azagury-Slattery Deborah Azagury-Slattery was appointed Admissions Officer in September 2024 and is dedicated to ensuring that every family feels welcomed, supported and informed at every stage of the admissions process whilst always promoting Sinai’s reputation for academic excellence and reflecting the school’s ethos at all times. Deborah has held a number of roles at Sinai over the years such as Foundation Governor and Chair of the school Parent/Staff Association (Sinai PSA) since 2017. Deborah has led projects such as the “Library Bus,” working with Metroline to secure a bus for the school to renovate into a new library space. She has also successfully secured a number of grants for the SEN department and other wellbeing initiatives at Sinai. Professionally, she has a background in Event Management and Sales in the Luxury Hotel sector. She is married to Julian and has two boys — her eldest previously attended Sinai and now attends Kisharon Noe School in Hendon, while her youngest has just started at JFS. The whole family thoroughly enjoys being part of the Sinai community. Deborah also volunteers at Kisharon and is involved with various charities to raise awareness and understanding around Autism. Associate Members Olivia Glekin Richard Felsenstein Richard Asherson **Dan Grossman - Governor responsible for SEND & Children with Health Needs** **Adam Goldman – Governor responsible for Health & Safety and Pupil Premium and Community & Fundraising** **Michael Maurice – Governor responsible for Equalities** **Rosalind Goulden – Governor responsible for Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment** **Colin Enlander – Governor responsible for PE & Sports Premium** **Darren Simons – Governor responsible for Assessment** **Mark Jacobs – Governor responsible for GDPR** **Emma Sandzer - Governor responsible for Environment** **Paula Margolis - Governor responsible for Admissions** *Our Governing Board is made up of a group of wonderful volunteers ranging in age from early 30s to retirement age. We have a good balance of male and female representatives and across multiple faiths including Jewish and Hindu as well as atheist/agnostic. Our Governors work across many sectors including: Technology, Finance, Law, Accountancy, Human Resources, Education, Hospitality and Local Government. 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