School Governors

What do Governors do? Click here for information about the role of a Governor.Below is some information about the Herbert Morrison Associate Governors

Owain Thomas - Co-opted Governor - Chair of Herbert Morrison School Committee 

Associate Governors - Originally from South Wales, has lived in London since leaving university in 1994 and is now a barrister. Owain is the Safeguarding Governor.

Christopher Toye - Executive Headteacher

Executive Headteacher for the Wyvern Federation of schools which includes Wyvil Primary School, Ashmole Primary School and Vauxhall Primary School.

Lucy Peake - Headteacher

Headteacher– grew up in Pimlico and has been at HMPS since 1997. BEd Honours in Education and National Professional Qualification Headship. Lucy leads on Safeguarding across the Federation and delivers training for the London South Teaching School Hub.

Neil Moorcroft - Staff Governor Deputy Headteacher

 Co-opted Governor – Deputy Headteacher. Neil has been at HMPS since 2001. He studied to be a teacher at Roehampton Institute.

John Connolly - Co-opted Governor

An educationalist who works for England’s Children’s Commissioner, John was previously with the Teacher Training Agency and the Department of Education. John is currently the SEND and Safeguarding Governor.

Dayo Odunlami - Parent Governor and Vice Chair of Herbert Morrison School Committee

An Engineer specialising in Transport Innovation and as a father of four, is dedicated to fostering growth and potential as a Parent Governor. He strives to create an inclusive environment where every student, staff member and parent can thrive and flourish.

Viktoria Steinhoff - Parent Governor

Has lived and worked in local area for 20 years. Background in health care. Has been a parent at HMPS for 14 years still has son in KS2. 

Mark Rogers - Parent Governor

Has lived in Lambeth since 2006, with two children currently at HMPS. Mark is a senior leader at a secondary school in Westminster.

Sanchez Rickets - Parent Governor

Grew up in Stockwell and am committed to enhancing opportunities for children in the community. I run a construction company and also support young adults at a local soup kitchen. I have three children of Primary School age in the Federation.

Wyvern Governing Board and Associate Members 

Governor Diversity

A survey of Governor Diversity was conducted in 2024. Summary - The survey reflects a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and characteristics among the governors, which enhances the board’s ability to represent and understand the varied community it serves. Notable areas include a high proportion of female representation, a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, and multiple languages spoken, aligning with the Federation's rich cultural profile.

Governing Board Meeting Attendance

There are three Wyvern Governing Board meetings per year; one in each term – Autumn, Spring and Summer.

There are three School Committee meetings per year; one in each term - Autumn, Spring and Summer

Herbert Morrison Committee Meeting attendance records:

Academic Year 24/25

 Academic Year 23/24

If you wish to speak to any of our governors, please contact the school office on 0207 720 3439 or email admin@herbertmorrison.lambeth.sch.uk.

Leadership Information

Herbert Morrison Primary School leadership does not include employees earning over £100K as below