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Governance, Financial & Annual Reports

the Chair of Governors

 

Dear Parents/Carers

Having two children complete their statutory schooling at Heston, I can say with confidence that the School provides an outstanding learning experience in a safe and supportive environment – at Heston, every child really matters.

Respect, equality, resilience, ambition, kindness and honesty are the core values that every child at Heston Community School is encouraged to embrace. As Chair of Governors, I take great pride in, and share, these values and the ethos that form the foundation of the education we provide.

In December 2022, Ofsted judged the Sixth Form to be 'Outstanding' and the School overall as “Good”. The report commented:

'Leaders’ expectations for all pupils are high. Pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form.

Pupils speak proudly about ‘Hestonian values’, such as kindness, honesty, resilience and equality. These values are embedded in the day-to-day life of the school. They provide a shared language for teachers and pupils, inspiring them to be the best that they can be. As a result, pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are exceptional.'

Heston has gone from strength to strength, consolidating its position in the top 10% of schools in England at GCSE. In 2018 to 2023, the School secured strong progress at A Level and BTEC. 

As Chair of Governors at Heston Community School, I consider myself fortunate to be able to contribute to the ongoing success of the School. Heston has an excellent team of dedicated and highly skilled teachers, support staff and Leadership Team; with a community of students who are ambitious and highly motivated to learn. All students are provided with opportunities to become confident and rounded individuals, capable of high levels of achievement - irrespective of ability or background.

I would invite any parent to visit the School, see the outstanding learning environment and meet our wonderful students.

 

Narinder Phull
Chair of Governors

gb@hestoncs.org

Heston Community School
Heston Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW5 0QR

HESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL: MEMBERS
 

Mr John Jones 

Appointed: 21 September 2023
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Committees: None
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: Trustee [Sikh Academy Trust]
Other: Headteacher [Barnhill Community High School]

Mr Mike Lawton 

Appointed: 01 September 2021
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Committees: None
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: None

Ms Francesca Hooker - Community Governor and Vice Chair of Governors 

Appointed: 01 September 2021
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Committees: Curriculum, Appraisal & Pay
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: Deputy Headteacher [Heston Primary School]

Mr Harinder Pattar 

Appointed: 22 September 2022
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Committees: None
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: None

HESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr Ranjit Berdesha — Headteacher and Accounting Officer 

Appointed: 01 September 2016
Appointed By: Ex-officio Governor
Committees: Appraisal & Pay, Finance & General Purpose, Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: None

Mr Narinder Phull — Community Governor and Chair of Governors 

First Appointed: 22 November 2012
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 12 December 2022 to 11 December 2026
Committees: Finance & General Purposes [Chair]
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: None

Ms Francesca Hooker  — Community Governor and Vice Chair of Governors

First Appointed: 02 July 2017
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 01 Sep 2021 to 31 August 2025
Committees: Curriculum, Appraisal & Pay
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: Deputy Headteacher [Heston Primary School]

Mr Johnny Kyriacou — Community Governor 

First Appointed: 27 September 2018
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 22 September 2022 to 21 September 2026
Committees: Curriculum [Chair]
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: Governor [Ashford Park Primary School]
Other: Head of Education Services [Slough Borough Council]

Mr Talveer Calay  — Co-Opted Governor

First Appointed: 24 September 2020
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 24 September 2020 to 23 September 2024
Committees: Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: None

Mrs Glynis Ross-Wood — Co-Opted Governor 

First Appointed: 06 July 2017
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 15 July 2021 to 14 July 2025
Committees: Appraisal & Pay [Chair], Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: Director [Training & Development Better Regulation Ltd] 
Governance Roles in Other Schools: Chair of Governors [Lionel Primary School]
Other: None

Mr Keith Batten  — Co-Opted Governor

First Appointed: 26 September 2019
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 25 September 2023 to 24 September 2027
Committees: Finance & General Purposes
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: None

Mrs Dominique Mann  — Community Governor

First Appointed: 16 January 2020
Appointed By: Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 15 January 2024 to 14 January 2028
Committees: Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: Governor [Heston Primary School]
Other: None

Mr Waris Rajput — Parent Governor 

First Appointed: 15 October 2020
Appointed By: Parents
Term of Office: 15 October 2020 to 14 October 2024
Committees: Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: Parent of a student

Mr Samir Vohra — Parent Governor 

First Appointed: 21 September 2021
Appointed By: Parents
Term of Office: 21 September 2021 – 20 September 2025
Committees: Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: Governor [Norwood Green Junior School] 
Other: Parent of a student

Mr Sam Saib — Staff Governor 

First Appointed: 26 March 2021
Appointed By: Staff
Term of Office: 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2025
Committees: Finance & General Purposes
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: Learning Mentor

Ms Mathilde Forrest — Staff Governor 

First Appointed: 01 September 2022 
Appointed By: Staff
Term of Office: 01 September 2022 to 31 August 2026
Committees: Curriculum
Business and Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in Other Schools: None
Other: Teacher of MFL

Clerk to Governing Body: Mrs Dee Howley

Chief Finance Officer: Ms Saima Dad

Governor Vacancies: None

If you are interested in becoming a governor at the school, please express your interest by emailing gb@hestoncs.org