1. Schools Human Resources
Southwark Council

2. Who we are Julie Chow, HR Manager Chantal Cross, HR Consultant
Joan Forrest, HR Consultant
Purna Patel, HR Consultant
Aretha Pitkin, HR Consultant
Philip Senior, Senior HR Adviser
Nisha Patel, Admin Officer

3. What we do
Advice, guidance and support to schools and governors on all aspects of schools’ human resources
Model policies and procedures
Regular updates on HR issues
Induction and training
HR audits
Collective consultation with trade unions

4. Why we’re different Established relationships with schools
Professional and expert advice from named advisers
Available 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round
Support at your school, by phone and
Information at your fingertips 24/7 via our HR website
Collaborative relationships with other council services

5. Why we’re different
Influence and input to national government consultations
Established relationships with local and regional trade unions
Established relationships with regional and national employer groups
Value for money!

6. Benefits of the service
Maximise the effectiveness of your staffing teams
Helping managers to manage
Promoting positive employee relations
Preparing you for Ofsted inspections
Supporting school improvement priorities
Genuine commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for children

7. Ask us about… Discipline / Conduct Capability Absence Parental leave
Staffing structures
Reorganisations
Recruitment
Induction and probation
NQT induction
Pay
Appraisal
National / local conditions of employment
Discipline / Conduct
Capability
Absence
Parental leave
Grievance / Whistleblowing
Safeguarding
Employment tribunals

8. We also offer... Disclosure and Barring Service online applications
Barred list checks
Job evaluation
Equalities monitoring
Redeployment support for displaced staff

9. Current issues Teachers’ pay 2016/17 consultation
Teaching assistant standards
Childcare disqualification requirements consultation
Sickness absence management
Children’s centre changes

10. Find out more To discuss our services, please contact
Julie Chow, Schools Human Resources Manager
Visit our website:
Or for specific advice please contact the team…

11. Allocation Julie Chow Nisha Patel Phil Senior Service / team issues
Whole / multiple school issues, complex cases
Nisha Patel
Administration, DBS, DLC
Phil Senior /
School support panel, HR audits, website, visa/sponsorship
SILS3
Camelot

12. Chantal.Cross@southwark.gov.uk 020 7525 5261 / 07957 676 780
Ann Bernadt (nursery)
Beormund
Charles Dickens
Charlotte Sharman (F)
Comber Grove
Crampton
Evelina Hospital School (S)
Haymerle (S)
Heber
Hollydale
Lyndhurst
Nell Gwynne (nursery)
Oliver Goldsmith
St Joseph’s Catholic (Borough) (VA)
St Paul’s CE (VA)
Townsend
Tuke (secondary) (S)
All schools primary community unless otherwise stated:
(S) Special, (VA) voluntary aided, (F) Foundation

13. Joan.Forrest@southwark.gov.uk 020 7525 5118/ 07508 002 004
Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School (S)
Brunswick Park
Cobourg
Highshore (secondary) (S)
Keyworth
Riverside
Rye Oak
St Michael’s RC (A)
St Thomas the Apostle (secondary) (VA)
All schools primary community unless otherwise stated:
(S) Special, (VA) voluntary aided, (F) Foundation

14. Purna.Patel@southwark.gov.uk 020 7525 0980/ 07946 303 788
Bellenden
Crawford
Dog Kennel Hill
Dulwich Village CE Infants (VA)
Friars
Grange
Ilderton (M)
Michael Faraday
Pheonix (M)
Rotherhithe
Snowsfields
Southwark Park
Spa (secondary) (S)
St Francisca Cabrini RC (VA)
St Francis RC (VA)
Tower Bridge
All schools primary community unless otherwise stated:
(S) Special, (VA) voluntary aided, (F) Foundation, (M) part of Mayflower federation

15. Aretha.Pitkin@southwark.gov.uk 020 7525 5307/ 07908 052 761
Albion
Dulwich Wood
English Martyrs RC (VA)
Grove (nursery)
Ivydale
John Ruskin
Kintore Way (nursery)
Robert Browning
St James the Great RC (VA)
St John’s RC (VA)
St Joseph’s RC Camberwell Infant & Junior (VA)
St Jude’s CE (VA)
Victory
All schools primary community unless otherwise stated:
(S) Special, (VA) voluntary aided, (F) Foundation