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Dreamers Academy-GH Governing Board

School Governance

Governing Board

The dedicated leaders who guide Dreamers Academy-GH's strategic vision, uphold our values, and ensure every child receives the highest quality education.

Leadership with Purpose

The Governing Board of Dreamers Academy-GH is a group of committed professionals who volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to oversee the school's strategic direction and ensure accountability to our pupils, parents, and community.

Our governors bring diverse backgrounds — spanning education, law, finance, community development, and healthcare — united by a shared belief that every child can learn and deserves an exceptional start in life.

Our Responsibilities

Strategic Direction

Setting the school's long-term vision, values, and objectives in partnership with the Principal.

Accountability

Holding the school leadership to account for the educational performance of pupils and staff.

Financial Oversight

Ensuring the school's finances are managed responsibly and resources are used effectively.

Safeguarding

Championing the welfare and safety of every pupil and member of staff at all times.

Policy Governance

Approving and reviewing key school policies to maintain compliance and best practice.

Community Engagement

Representing the interests of parents, the wider community, and stakeholders in all decisions.

Meet the Board

Our governors are appointed for their expertise, commitment to education, and dedication to the Dreamers Academy-GH community.

DA

Dr. Abena Mensah

Leadership

Chair of Governors

Dr. Mensah brings over 25 years of experience in educational leadership and policy across West Africa. She chairs the board with a focus on academic excellence and inclusive education.

Educational Leadership
MK

Mr. Kwame Asante

Leadership

Vice Chair

A chartered accountant with extensive experience in school finance and governance, Mr. Asante oversees the Finance & Resources Committee and ensures fiscal responsibility.

Finance & Governance
MA

Mrs. Ama Boateng

Parent

Parent Governor

Elected by the parent community, Mrs. Boateng ensures the voice of families is heard at every board meeting. She is a passionate advocate for parental engagement.

Community Relations
MK

Mr. Kofi Darko

Community

Community Governor

A local business leader and community development specialist, Mr. Darko champions partnerships between the school and the broader Accra community.

Community Development
DE

Dr. Efua Owusu

Welfare

Governor — Safeguarding Lead

A paediatrician and child welfare advocate, Dr. Owusu leads the board's safeguarding responsibilities and ensures the school's policies protect every child.

Child Welfare & Safeguarding
MA

Mrs. Adwoa Frimpong

Academic

Governor — Curriculum

A former headteacher with deep expertise in curriculum design and Pearson Edexcel qualifications, Mrs. Frimpong chairs the Curriculum & Standards Committee.

Curriculum & Standards
MY

Mr. Yaw Adjei

Legal

Governor — Legal Adviser

A practising solicitor specialising in education law, Mr. Adjei advises the board on compliance, employment matters, and governance best practice.

Education Law
MA

Ms. Akosua Nkrumah

Staff

Staff Governor

Elected by the teaching staff, Ms. Nkrumah brings the perspective of classroom practitioners to board discussions, ensuring decisions reflect the realities of daily school life.

Teaching & Learning

Board Committees

The Governing Board operates through three standing committees, each responsible for a key area of school governance.

1

Finance & Resources Committee

Oversees the school budget, financial planning, premises, and resource allocation. Meets termly and reports to the full board.

Chair: Mr. Kwame Asante

2

Curriculum & Standards Committee

Monitors pupil achievement, reviews curriculum delivery, and evaluates the impact of teaching and learning strategies.

Chair: Mrs. Adwoa Frimpong

3

Safeguarding & Welfare Committee

Ensures robust safeguarding policies, reviews welfare concerns, and champions the mental health and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.

Chair: Dr. Efua Owusu

Board Meetings

The full Governing Board meets at least once per term. Committee meetings are held as required throughout the academic year. Minutes of meetings are available to parents and stakeholders upon request.

Autumn Term

October 2026

Full Board

Spring Term

February 2027

Full Board

Summer Term

June 2027

Full Board

Contact the Governing Board

Parents and stakeholders may write to the Governing Board via the school office. All correspondence is treated in strict confidence.

[email protected]
c/o Dreamers Academy-GH, Accra, Ghana