The Governors of Islamia Primary School have been appointed from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise to ensure that every child at Islamia is safe at school and is provided with the best education and learning opportunities in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.
Being a school governor is challenging and extremely rewarding, our key responsibilities are outlined below. Both the Full Board and sub-Committees formally meet at least once every three months.
We are the school’s critical friend:
- Challenging, monitoring and supporting senior management
- Governors bring ‘constructive challenge’ to decision making and ensure that the school is effectively led and managed.et strategic direction, policies and objectives.
We set strategic direction, policies and objectives:
- Approve the school budget
- Set and agree appropriate targets and priorities– shaping the vision and direction of the school in accordance with our ethos and values
- Ensure all pupils and employees have equal opportunities within the school including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Work alongside the appropriate religious authority (AMS)
We monitor and evaluate:
- Confirm statutory duties have been fulfilled
- Review the effectiveness of statutory policies
- Review progress against the school’s budget and objectives
We conduct our responsibilities through four main committees:
- Curriculum and Development Committee
- Finance, Property and Staffing Committee
- Safeguarding, Families and Community Committee
- Admissions Committee
- Clerk - Irfan Khan
Our Governing Board Members are:
Name | Governor Type | Term From | Term To |
Isa Abdul Jolil | Foundation Governor | 20 Feb 2026 | 19 Feb 2030 |
Hafsah Ahmed | Parent Governor | 29 Sep 2023 | 28 Sep 2027 |
Nur Enver | Foundation Governor | 11 Nov 2023 | 10 Nov 2027 |
Jacquee Olwen Ferre | Foundation Governor | 01 Apr 2025 | 31 Mar 2029 |
Nargis Jamadar | Staff Governor | 12 Jul 2023 | 11 Jul 2027 |
Elif Sahin | Foundation Governor | 01 Apr 2025 | 31 Mar 2029 |
Mariam Sattar | Parent Governor | 29 Sep 2023 | 28 Sep 2027 |