Meet the Board
"Governors are knowledgeable and are routinely involved in the work of the school offering strong strategic support." Ofsted
Our Governing Board
Message from the Chair of the Governing Board
Dear Families of Preston Park
I am absolutely delighted to share the fantastic news of our outstanding OFSTED result this year! This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collective effort of everyone involved - from our talented pupils and dedicated staff to our supportive parents and wider community.
The inspection highlighted our commitment to excellence in teaching, our inclusive environment, and the inspiring progress our children continue to make. It's truly rewarding to see the recognition of what makes Preston Park such a special place.
As we celebrate this milestone, our focus remains firmly on the future. We are excited to continue working together to sustain and build on this success, ensuring that every child in our care continues to receive the very best education and opportunities to flourish.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey. Your support is invaluable, and together we will make 2025 even more remarkable!
Ofsted Report Preston Park Primary School
Cllr. Ketan Sheth, Chair of the Governing Board - LA Governor
Term of Office 22/05/2027
Ketan is a commercial solicitor, based in London. He previously worked for a number of years for the Law Society. He is also Chair of the Valuation Tribunal for England.
Additionally, Ketan is councillor in the London Borough of Brent and is Chair of Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee as well as North West London Joint Health Scrutiny Committee. I am also a councillor for the London Borough of Brent.
EDUCATION: Anaemic LLB (Hons)
Qualifications: Postgraduate Certificate in Corporate and Investment Law, Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Professional Solicitor, Supreme Court of England and Wales
Qualifications: Member, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Member, Institute of Revenues Rating & Valuation
EMPLOYMENT: Partner, KSL Law Consultant Solicitor, HCB Group
Public Office & Appointments etc:
➢ Ambassador, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes (2017/to-date)
➢ Councillor, London Borough of Brent (2010/to-date)
o Chair, Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (2016/to-date)
o Chair, NW London JHOSC (2016/to-date)
o Member, Mayor of London’s Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation Planning Committee (2015/20)
o Chair, Licensing Committee (2015/16)
o Chair, Standards Committee (2012/14)
o Chair, Planning Committee (2010/14)
o Chair, Staff Appeals Committee (2010/to-date)
➢ Lead Governor/Vice Chair, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) (2010/to-date)
➢ Director and Trustee, The Rise Partnership Trust
➢ Director, Compass Futures (Compass Learning Partnership)
➢ Chair of Management Committee, Ashley College.
➢ Board Member, HCUC (Harrow College and Uxbridge College Group) (2009/to-date)
➢ Board Member, Federation of St Joseph’s Catholic Infant & Junior Schools, Wembley (2000/to-date)
➢ Chair, The Valuation Tribunal for England (1997/to-date)
Office Holding in Voluntary Organisation:
➢ Board Member, Daniel’s Den (2018/to-date)
➢ Patron, The Frank Longford Charitable Trust (2001/to-date)
➢ Committee Member, Rose Ball (Alexandra Rose Charities) (2001/04)
Publications:
I write regular columns in a number of newspapers/publications
Ms Ranjana Siyani - Vice Chair - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office 01/04/2027
My name is Ranjna Shiyani, I am the Headteacher at Ashley College, which is a medical needs Pupil Referral Unit in Brent. I started my teaching career in Brent over 20 years ago and have
since gained experience of a wide range of educational settings including secondary, primary, all through behaviour PRUs and a medical PRU in Haringey and Ealing. My training is in the Arts, I have successfully led a faculty in Brent, been a senior leader at an Art Specialist School in Islington in charge of the specialism, as well as a year in an Islington primary school as a Year 5 teacher and senior leader.
I have previously held a parent/community governor role at a primary school in Harrow for over 6years. Returning to Brent in 2016 was due to my desire to work with and give back to my local community. I am passionate about supporting children and young people to succeed and help instil in them the importance of education and community.
Declarations: Ashley College, Headteacher
Mr Hari Varanasi - Co-Opted Governor
Term of Office 02.07.2028
I am a resident of Brent Council since 2015. We moved to London in 2011 and have previously lived and worked in the US and India.
I have a post graduate degree Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. My line of work is finance, building and managing technology systems at major banks. I spent 16 years at Goldman Sachs and am currently a director at Deutsche Bank.
I am passionate about children, volunteering my time to raise funds for children charities and help schools in communities I have lived in. As a governor, I would like to put my skills in finance, technology and project management to help the school accomplish it goals and provide the children with a safe and nurturing environment to grow.
Declarations: Deutsche Bank - Employee
Ms Stephanie Ezechukwu - Co-Opted Governor
Term of Office 05/03/2027
My name is Stephanie Ezechukwu (LLB, LLM) and I am the Head of Prosecutions at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an Agency within the Department for Transport.
Having read both Law LLB and a Masters in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Sussex, I am proud to be a corporate senior leader within the Civil Service. Professionally, I have held various legal and policy positions across Government for numerous years, including Court Advocate, Crime Policy Advisor, Judicial Assistant and Public Safety Advisor.
In addition to my work, I am a Mentor and have a long standing relationship with the Social Mobility Foundation mentoring young people preparing to study at University. I am also a regular speaker with Inspiring the Future and work to encourage students to think about legal careers, the Civil Service and the wider world of work. Outside of my work, I am a committed member of my local church, co-leading young adults with my husband and teaching in the children's ministry.
It is a real privilege to be a Governor at Preston Park Primary. I am passionate about improving the experiences and life chances of children and young people and believe that every child deserves to be treated with fairness and kindness in order to grow up safe and happy. As someone who grew up in Brent, I feel a strong affinity to the school and am committed to working with teachers, parents and pupils to making our school the best it can be for our children and for our wider diverse community.
Declarations: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - Employee
Georgina Elizabeth Nutton - Ex-Officio Governor
Headteacher since September 2016. Interim Executive Headteacher (Barham Primary School & Preston Park Primary School).
I came into headship as I knew this is where I could have the biggest impact on improving children’s outcomes. I am passionate about transformational learning and changing lives.
It is a privilege to be the Executive Headteacher of Preston Park Primary School serving such a wonderful community. We are an exciting journey with an incredible team as we implement innovative initiatives to fundamentally improve teaching and learning.
On completing my MBA at the Institute of Education, I conducted research in Valparaiso, Chile and supported Chilean schools in rethinking curriculum design. I was awarded Advanced Skills Teacher status in 2010 and specialise in the field of Mathematics.
I love life and love learning.
Declarations: Preston Park Primary School - Employee, Barham Primary School - Employee, Brent Schools Partnership - Director, Dynamic Leaders Ltd - Director
Siobhan Ali - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office 21.01.2028
I began my career in education 18 years ago as an English teacher at a secondary school. During my career I have held a number of middle and senior leadership positions and I am currently the Interim Head of School at Preston Park.
I hold a BA (Hons) in English, Education and Employment from the University of Surrey and a PGCE in Secondary English from King’s College London. As well as the NPQSL and NPQH qualifications.
I am currently Chair of Governors at a Primary school in RBKC and a Trustee at a secondary school in RBKC.
I came into teaching to make a difference to our future generations. I have a real passion for educational research and I am currently undertaking my NPQEL qualification at UCL.
Declarations: Preston Park Primary School – Employee, Ark Brunel Primary Academy – Chair of Governors, Kensington Aldridge Academy – Parent Trustee, NAHT – Member
Miss Likanette Boguhe - Parent Governor
Term of Office 24/01/2027
My son has just started Nursery at Preston Park Primary School. I have a personal interest in supporting the school to continue thriving. I have lived in Brent for 17 years and raised 3 children here. I have worked as a credit analyst for over 15 years and volunteered in Scouts just as long. I believe my skills through both roles will serve the school well. Further, my global background having lived in various countries and cultures has allowed me to value and appreciate the perspective mindsets and personality styles of the people I have worked with.
Declarations: Gradon UK Ltd - Employee, Brent Scouts - Charity role
Mrs Jayashri Varsani - Staff Governor
Term of office 22/09/2024
After finishing my degree in Humans Resources and Law, I went onto work within the HR section of an American Investment Bank. Following the birth of my first child, I took a career break for 12 years to bring up my three children. This was an amazing opportunity that enabled me to fully support my children during their younger education years.
I moved to Wembley in 2009 and all three of my children have attended Preston park. I have worked in various roles within the school since September 2013. During this time I have also taken on an active role within the school's Parent, Staff Association, helping to raise vital funds to ensure that the children's learning experience is further enhanced.
As a parent and a staff member, I have been part of the journey that Preston Park has been on and it has been a privilege to be able to work with the school in moving towards providing 'world class education' for all children who attend Preston Park.
Declarations: Preston Park Primary School - Employee, Brent Scouting - 7th Wembley Beaver Scout Leader
Mr Mandeep Singh - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office 01.07.2028
Mandeep obtained a BEng from King's College, London in 2010 prior to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. With over 10 years of experience working in demanding finance functions, his specialty lies in improving effectiveness and efficiency, generating insight through strategic reviews and change delivery. Currently working as a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Transformation Consultant at KPMG, bringing industry experience to transformation projects, he has also held roles in FP&A at an Alternative Asset Manager (ICG), Corporate and Investment banking (JP Morgan), and within Audit (EY).
Career History:
- Consulting - Finance Transformation (Senior Manager), KPMG
- FP&A Manager, Intermediate Capital Group
- Associate, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Senior - Financial Services Audit, EY
Declarations: KPMG - Employee, Family member works at Preston Park Primary School
Janani Ganesh - Co-Opted Governor
Term of Office 05.03.2027
Declarations: Amazon - Employee
Janani is a Category Leader (GM) at Amazon, responsible for growing a large European business in Consumer Electronics. She has an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management and a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology in India.
She has 11 years of Retail E-commerce experience across Europe and India and previously spent 4 years in Management Consulting and Supply Chain at organisations like Ernst & Young and Tata Motors.
Janani’s expertise is in Business Strategy, turnaround consulting, P&L Management, supply chain, cost reduction and regulatory compliance management.
Previous Governors
- Esther Grunwald - Term of Office 06.03.2023-05.03.2027
- Jane Noy - Term of Office 30.03.2021-11.07.2024
Parent Governors are elected by parents of children at the school;
Staff Governors: members of the school staff - elected by the staff;
Authority Governors (previously known as LEA Governors): nominated by the Local Authority;
Community Governors and Associate Governors: members of the local community (appointed by the rest of the governing body);
Contacting the Governors
The normal channels for parent consultation with school are through the Headteacher or his representative, although in most cases parents should contact the class teacher or year group leader in the first instance. Governors can make themselves available for consultation with parents if required but it is normally advisable to ensure that matters requiring the attention of the governors are first taken up through normal channels within the school.
Declaration of Interests 2024-2025
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Committee Membership & Governor Roles 2023-2024
Register of Attendance 2022-2023
