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Kensington Primary School

Kensington Primary School

Local Advisory Board

 
 
Kensington Primary School has an active Local Advisory Board (LAB). We act as “a critical friend” to the school, providing strategic governance to ensure that all children receive the best possible education. The LAB meets as a whole group each term and delegates its business to a range of committees, where appropriate.

What do we do?

The LAB has an important part to play in raising school standards through its three key roles:

  • Setting strategic direction
  • Ensuring accountability
  • Monitoring and evaluating school performance

We have responsibility together with the leadership team for agreeing the policies for the general running of the school. Our role is crucial:

  • We fulfil statutory duties to ensure that the school is a safe, healthy and an inclusive environment
  • We provide support and challenge to the leadership team of the school on all issues that affect the learning and welfare of our pupils

The LAB is drawn from the staff of the school, the Local Education Authority, parents and the wider community that our school serves. The usual term of office is four years but many members of the LAB stand for re-election and serve more than one term.

Minutes of LAB meetings are available on request from the office. If you would like to contact the LAB then please e-mail info@kensington.ttlt.academy.

Who are we? 

Name

Position

Date of appointment / resignation / term of office

 
Appointed by (Body)
Pecuniary Interest

Maggie Cameron-Ratchford

Chair of Governors

 

14/10/2021-13/10/2025   Board approved

Held

 

Margaret has been a governor at both Kensington and Ranelagh Primary Schools, and also at Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children’s Centre. She has also worked  for the Every Child a Musician programme within a number of schools. She is committed to ensuring that all children receive a broad and balanced curriculum, which places value on sport and the arts, alongside the core subjects. 

Rashmi Makwana

Vice Chair 02/10/2019-10/10/2027   Co-opted Governor

I am currently retired with 28 years experience working in the public sector working with the Metropolitan Police Service. I was part of the Senior Management team within the IT department. During my time at the MPS I have acquired a vast range of skills including IT, Management, Human Resources and Finance. I am able to deal with people of all levels and backgrounds. Whilst working I have also completed several further education courses which include a diploma in IT and Management and higher level certificates in HR.

I also do voluntary work for a local charity and I am currently the assistant secretary having previously worked as the chair and treasurer. I have good interpersonal skills and able to deal with sensitive issues.

Over the last 12 months I have worked as a parent governor being actively involved during term time and at meetings. I believe I have the requisite skills for this role 

Hannah Rizki

  23/06/2021 - 22/06/2025   Co-opted Governor Held

With a MSc in stochastics modelling and a BSc in maths and statistics Hannah is currently head of coffee research at a commodities trade house – ED&F Man, head quartered in London, as well as being a mentor for young women in the workplace.

Noting the widespread impact the pandemic has had on children and their families I was inspired by the work that Kensington Primary School staff were undertaking to support their students which included providing basic essentials including food parcels as well as extra academic support to vulnerable children and their families. Subsequently, I helped raise money for a vulnerable family fund to help continue the work longer term.

“I’m delighted to be a part of Kensington Primary School and look forward to taking on my responsibilities.”

 
Kalsoom Iqbal 26/4/2023 - 25/4/2027   Co-opted Governor Held

Kalsoom joined Kensington Primary School as a governor in 2023. She currently works as a Deputy Headteacher in Newham; she specialises in Whole School Curriculum.  Having worked in secondary education for 10 years, she has experience in Staff Development, Teaching and Learning and Mathematics Curriculum. Kalsoom grew up in Newham herself and is passionate about improving students' life chances through excellent quality teaching

Ben Levinson

 Director for School and Trust Development and Executive Head Teacher  01/09/2017   Co-opted Governor

Ben has been at Kensington for 9 years. He worked previously in Hackney and Enfield. Prior to becoming a teacher, Ben was a senior executive at private and third sector organisations, leading marketing teams nationally and internationally.

Ben has significant experience in leading change, transforming organisations, building productive cultures, and improving standards. He has led Kensington to its current status of a flagship school in all manner of areas from inclusion to wellbeing. 

Beyond Kensington, Ben leads both assessment and safeguarding across The Tapscott Learning Trust. He is the Primary School's representative for the Local Safeguarding Children's Board; chairs the Health, Social Care and Early Help group for the secondary and primary head teachers in Newham; is a Youth Sport Trust ambassador; a founding Board Member of the Well Schools Movement, and sits on the NewDAy board, a government Innovation funded project looking at new approaches to support victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse. He is also currently a member of the Department for Education's Expert Advisory Group on school staff wellbeing.

Perry Leeks 

 

Head of School  05/06/2023 Co-opted Governor                        Held

With a degree in Psychology and over 7 years of senior management experience in business, Perry  moved into education 10 years ago to be closer to his family and friends.  He started at Kensington Primary School in 2018 as an Assistant Head Teacher and recently became Head of School. Perry is  passionate about teaching, training, well-being and making a difference!

Moji Omole

Deputy Head Teacher 14/10/2020-13/10/2024   Staff Governor

Moji has a wealth of experience in teaching, having started straight from university. She worked in schools in both Newham and Thurrock for 10 years before starting here in 2006 as a Deputy Head, supporting Ben as he leads Kensington.

Moji has played a major role in raising the profile of issues around provision for Mental Health and ensuring that our staff have access to a wealth of information and support to refer to for themselves and our children & their families.

As one of our Safeguarding leads Moji works closely with some of our most vulnerable children and their families to achieve the best possible outcome.

Moji’s favourite part of her job is interacting with the children as they always manage to make her smile.

Ruqayya Suleman 

Parent Governor 06/11/2023 -05/11/2027        
As a dedicated mother of four, I have always been deeply committed to cultivating an educational environment that nurtures a genuine passion for learning and empowers children in every facet of life. This commitment inspired my choice to enrol my own children at Kensington Primary School, a place where 'everyone loves to be.' 
My career in NHS Public Health has afforded me invaluable insights into the healthcare challenges that individuals in East London encounter. It underscores my unwavering dedication to rewarding, meaningful work and my passion for empowering others. I endeavour to work on building effective relationships through inspiring and supporting the staff, children and the wider community to adopt and live the values and ethos of the school.

Nazia Umarjee

 

  Parent Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027        
 I am a parent of 3 children at Kensington Primary school. I have a keen interest in the children’s learning and development. I have a genuine passion for empowering children and others and ensuring that every child has an opportunity to reach their full potential. I also have a good relationship with staff at Kensington as well as the community. 

Amardeep Panesar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Co-opted Governor 17/10/2023 - 16/10/2027        

The past few years of my teaching career have provided me with a high level of professional experience gained through a variety of practical and developmental roles, mainly achieved through education and sport.  I believe in a mature, well-paced and constructive teaching approach where relationships between staff, students and parents are crucial in order to achieve the right level of response from the student.  I am looking to make a continued significant contribution to children's lives, as a Headteacher and have developed a vast amount through my career, which began in 2000 in the London Borough of Newham.  As an ex-pupil of Kensington Primary School I am very passionate to give back to the community and school that gave me the right foundation and allowed me to achieve so many great things through education and sport!

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Name Type Role Start date End date Pecuniary interest form Declared Business or financial interests
Mr Ben Levinson  Executive Head Teacher

Executive Head Teacher 

Safeguarding Lead for TTLT

Newham Primary Heads representative Local Safeguarding Children's Board and NewDAy Partnership Board. Representative on Primary Partnership Board. Assessment Lead. Youth Sport Trust Head Teacher Ambassador.

01/09/2017   Held

Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school.

             
Ms Margaret Cameron-Ratchford Chair of Governors

SDP Link Governor

Trustee of TTLT, Safeguarding Link Trustee for TTLT

14/10/2021 13/10/2025 Held Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school.
Mr Perry Leeks Head of School Head of School  5/6/23   Held Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school 
Mrs Moji Omole Staff Governor  Deputy Head Teacher 14/10/2020 13/10/2024 Held Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school.
Mr Rashmi Makwana Co-opted Governor

Vice Chair, Safeguarding Link Governor

02/10/2019 10/10/2027 Held Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school.
             
Nazia Umarjee Parent Governor   06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Held Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school.
Hannah Rizki Co-opted Governor Curriculum Link Governor 23/06/2021 22/06/2025 Held Currently I have no financial business related involvement to the school.
Kalsoom Iqbal Co-opted Governor   26/04/2023 25/04/2027 Held Currently I have no financial business related related involvement to the school 
  • Tapscott Learning Trust
  • Ofsted
  • Mental Health GOLD
  • EAL GOLD Quality Mark
  • IQM Flagship School
  • RE Quality Mark Gold
  • Professional Development QM
  • Newham Changemaker
  • Music Mark
  • Primary Geography Quality Mark
  • Primary Science Quality Mark
  • Autism Education Trust
  • Teach Active Ambassador
  • School Games
  • Healthy Schools
  • Artsmark Silver Award
  • Eco-Schools
  • Stonewall Education Champion
  • TES2020 Wellbeing winner
  • Pearson Gold Winner - Primary of the Year
  • Pearson Silver Award - Excellence in SEN