Gareth has extensive experience in leadership and management across the education sector, encompassing both the mainstream/SEND and Independent sectors.

Gareth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), and a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Gareth has been a Headteacher in a variety of settings, and specialises in stabilising schools in challenging circumstances and removing schools from OFSTED categories.

Gareth undertakes commissioned whole school reviews in preparation for OFSTED and Independent School Inspections.

Gareth’s expertise lies in supporting schools that require rapid change, particularly in the implementation of leadership and management, safeguarding, and compliance.

Gareth provides bespoke training to school leaders, Governing Bodies, Advisory Boards, on safeguarding, behaviour, curriculum development and aspects of the OFSTED framework.

He also leads the coaching/mentoring of Newly Qualified Teachers and the training of aspiring Middle and Senior Leadership Teams.

Term of Office: 4 years from 16.11.2021

I have held various positions in the Slough community, as well as serving as a Trustee of the Iqra Foundation Trust.

My posts include: Pakistan Welfare Association, Vice President, General Secretary, and President 1978 to 1981 & 2001 to 2003 – Jamia Masjid & Islamic Centre Trustee / Secretary 1982 to date - Berkshire County Council County Councillor, representing Farnham Ward 1993 to 1998 - Slough Borough Council Councillor, representing Wexham Ward, Cabinet Commissioner 2004/2005 and Mayor of Slough year 2005/20062004 to 2010 - Baylis Court Secondary School Parent Governor 1994 to 2000 - Slough and Eton Secondary School LEA Governor, was Vice Chair and Chair of the Governing Board 1997 to 2006 -Race Equality Council Director 2003 to 2012 -CABDirector1998 to 2003 -Link Governor IqraEthos/Health & Safety -Current.

Term of Office: 4 Years from 1.9.24

I am delighted to be the staff governor for the school. As a member of the school community, I share a vision to broaden the horizons of all pupils by providing them with a curriculum that offers exceptional opportunities and exceeds expectations. Being part of the governing body will allow me to work in collaboration to ensure that the school continues to be a high-performing and successful school.

As the Deputy Head Teacher in the school, I have a deep understanding of the various aspects of school life, including curriculum, finances, safeguarding, premises, and more. As a Governor, I recognise that the most important role is the safety, welfare and education of all pupils. As Governor, I will ensure that I communicate my ideas effectively, am professional and work effectively as a team for the betterment of the school.

I look forward to being part of this team and making a difference to the school.

I would like to introduce myself as one of the foundation governors of Iqra Primary School. I am honoured to be elected to an important position at such a fantastic and vibrant school.

I currently have three children attending Iqra Primary School. My ambition remains to help the school deliver a first-class education for all the children at Iqra Primary School.

I look forward to meeting many of the parents, carers, guardians, students and staff over the coming months, Inshallah, and should you have questions for me, I can be contacted via the school.

I have a first-class Honours Degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brooks University, and I am a qualified accountant by profession. I worked for ten years in an accounting practice as a certified accountant and then joined a multi-academy Trust in Slough as Trust Finance Manager. I have gained substantial experience in audit and accountancy and have now developed expertise in Educational Finance. I have recently been elected as Parent Governor at Iqra and look forward to making a positive contribution towards the development of my child’s school.
I am married with two children.

I have been a civil servant for 13 years, working in the Department for Education for over 10 years. I am an analyst by profession, currently working for the executive agency, Education Funding and Skills Funding Agency, which is responsible for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults. My various roles in the department have built experience in analytical work.

Becoming a parent governor for Iqra Primary will be a rewarding and valuable responsibility for me. I want to actively participate in shaping the education provided by the school, which positively impacts the lives of children and families in my community. I would be committed to this crucial role.

As a business analyst for a leading international law firm, I developed information systems and processes across the organisation before transferring my skills to the education sector as the Founding Trustee of a faith-designated Free School. I led on the development of the application and pre-opening phase of the project to turn the Trust’s vision into reality, and have served as Chair of Trustees since the school opened in 2020.

I was recruited as Operations Manager for an academy trust of Free Schools in 2017, with oversight of HR, estates, ICT, governance, procurement, data protection, and new school development. I managed all operational aspects of the successful transfer of schools to a larger trust before moving to my current role in 2021, where I am Head of Operations for a large inner London primary school.

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