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Loxford School Governance Profiles

The Loxford School Trust is an Academy Trust developed from Loxford School of Science and Technology. The Trustees have been selected to represent the interests of local communities and act as guardians of the educational aims of the Trust. The Trust also includes a board of Directors who hold the CEO and each academy committee to account.

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Loxford School Governance Profiles

 

CHAIR – LOXFORD SCHOOL

HELEN AYRES

As a parent of two children that attend Loxford Primary School I take a keen interest in supporting the school where I can. I feel passionate and determined for the continuing success of the school. I welcome the opportunity to be able to assert a parent's perspective and to support the school. 

 

As a former bank manager, it’s equipped me with capable skills and experience that I believe will be of benefit to the committee and the Co-opted member role. I'm a very organised and thorough person having dealt with the management of people and the general running of bank branches across a network. I'm a very conscientious person and able to hold discussions and challenge where needed.

 

Being an active volunteer and committee member of the Loxford PTFA since my children have attended the school, I offer my commitment and enthusiasm to support the Loxford School.

 

Vice CHAIR, LOXFORD SCHOOL 

DAVID LOW

I am a retired Primary School Head Teacher; My career having brought me east via Hackney and Plaistow to teach in three local Boroughs. I am the Chairman of The Loxford School Trust and a National Leader of Governance.

 

My daughter had a very successful academic experience at Loxford School before leaving for continuing education.

 

I have sought to develop the role of Governor into making a significant impact through being reliable, accessible, both challenging and supportive of the work of the professional staff, keeping abreast of relevant issues and trying to ensure The Loxford School Trust remains determined to realise the highest aspirations of the students and their parents.

MEMBER/TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR/ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER – LOXFORD SCHOOL

MICHAEL MCINTYRE

Cert Mgmt (Open) a local business man for many years in Ilford and parts of East London.  Michael completed his post graduate Professional Certificate in Management with the Open University at Regents Business School just around the corner from the University of Westminster, the awarder of his HNC in Business.  Michael has worked in various large corporations here in the United Kingdom and in Southern Africa.  Working for such employers as, for example, Associated British Foods, The Dee Corporation and Kirsh Industries of South Africa.  Michael’s employment thus far has mainly centred on Operations.

Loxford School is Michael’s second post as an Academy Committee Member, joining the Loxford School in 2011, Mike says he is “honoured to be the Chair of the Curriculum Committee” a position he took up on the 5th of July 2012 and that he “looks forward to more opportunities to support this Outstanding School under our Head Teacher Mrs Johnson, the Senior Leadership Team, the Chair and Academy Committee Members”.

Socially Michael enjoys dining out with friends and good company, and like very many at Loxford he also enjoys a good read, particularly specific Shakespeare such as Julius Caesar, Henry the IV, also such authors as Robert Pirsig (philosophy) and Henry Mintzberg (management).

Michael enjoys running in the local park at weekends.

CO-OPTED COMMITTEE MEMBER – LOXFORD SCHOOL

RAKESH ASIYANI

I have lived in the area for more than 30 years and was myself a pupil at the school from 1990-1997. I am a father to two young boys both of whome attend Loxford Primary School. I am a commercial director for a content marketing agency and have a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and leadership.
ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (PARENT) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

RAJNA CHOUDHURY 

I am honoured to be a Parent Academy Committee Member and to be able to contribute to the wonderful changes Loxford Trust has to offer. 

I currently work in Local Government as a Social Work Manager which also has enabled me to be able to work collaboratively with the community as well as maintaining strong working relations with Education and Health services to support the best outcome for the families we work with. I strongly believe this is all required to the development and wellbeing of all the children who attend Loxford to ensure they have the best opportunities to succeed.  
ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (PARENT) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

NIDA SOHAIL SETHI

I am the mother of a Reception pupil at Loxford Primary School and have been residing in Ilford since 2009. With a career in IT since 2008, I have also been a school governor since 2018.

I find my role as a governor incredibly fulfilling. Currently, I chair the Teaching & Learning Committee and also serve as the Safeguarding, SEN and Curriculum Link Governor. I am dedicated to supporting and challenging the professional staff, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of the students, provide a safe and supportive environment and deliver a curriculum that is both inclusive and challenging, allowing every child to thrive.

Through my involvement in governance, I aim to use my skills, experience, and dedication to support Loxford Primary School on its ongoing journey of raising standards. I’m committed to supporting the school in maintaining its outstanding reputation within the community ensuring high aspirations for every child.

 

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (STAFF) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

KATHY WHITFIELD

I have worked in education at local Primary Schools since 1999. Prior to this, I worked in the City of London as a secretary with an Insurance Company and then with a firm of Accountants.

 

I joined Loxford School in 2012 as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. I then had the opportunity to become a member of the Year Care Team and I have been in this role for a number of years.

 

My daughter attended Loxford School and during this period I became a Parent Governor, a role I thoroughly enjoyed as it gave me a taste of School Governance.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (STAFF) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

Farhana Zaman

I have been teaching English for over 20 years in a variety of schools in East Essex and for 8 years I have been an ATL at Loxford School.  Teaching is my passion; I find it to be a rewarding career choice as it allows me to make a difference and to enrich the learning opportunities of the children I teach.