In my day job I lead a team of training professionals around the world who deliver skills in IT, networks and communications. When you work in training and the delivery of skills it’s easy to see the value that a good strong educations delivers. I have always passionately believed that all children have the right to great education and that is why i became a school governor. I wanted to help positively influence, and be involved in, education and ensuring great outcomes. As my father was in the military my own education involved various schools across the UK and in Germany! I am also a school governor at a secondary school in Birmingham so am involved with schools from EYFS to Year 11. I want all children to be challenged, and enabled, so that they can reach their highest potential through the acquisition of skills delivered in a quality, friendly and supportive school environment. Date of appointment: Term renewed, appointed Chair 6th July 2021 Term of service : 4 years up to 29th January 2026 Responsibility : Chair of Governing Body, Vice-Chair of Finance & Staffing Committee, and Topic Register of interests : Business Interests - Co-Opted Governor at Wheelers Lane Technology College Connections to staff - None. Attendance  Full Governing Body - 4 out of 4  2023/24, 2024/25  2 out of 2 to date.

Hello everyone I have been the Headteacher at Sladefield since January 2017, and have been a teacher and Senior Leader within the education system for almost 19 years (I know I don’t look old enough!!). During that time, I have been Inclusion Manager, led of each phase in a primary school (from EYFS to KS2), and been Assessment Co-ordinator, so I can honestly say that I have a breadth of knowledge and understanding when it comes to being an educator!! In every school I have taught in, I have been part of the Governing Body, and so I have plenty of experience of how meetings run, and the expectations that are in place for Governors. I am also a Governor at another Primary school, and so I have the opportunity to be on the ‘other end’ of governance. I am extremely proud to work at Sladefield and to be part of our aspirational community. It is a pleasure to work as part of a dedicated team striving to make Sladefield the best. I am also very proud to belong to a really strong Governing Body that is built up of a group of very committed and effective members. Over the last couple of years, we have worked hard together to make the Governing Body as effective as it is now. It is essential that the school has an effective Governing Body so that the school and its staff are held to account, and that an ‘external eye’ is there. Date of appointment: 1st January 2017 Term of service : Head Teacher Responsibility : Head Teacher Register of interests : Business Interests - None Connections to staff - None Attendance 2023/24 : Full Governing Body - 4 out of 4 Attendance 2024/25 to date: 2 out of 2

Hello, I am the Deputy Head Teacher and Staff Governor here at Sladefield, and I began working here in April 2016. I have been part of the Governing Body in some form or other during the time I have been at Sladefield. I have been teaching for over 20 years, predominantly in Key Stage 1 and Early Years. I have been a PE co-ordinator, Computing co-ordinator, and PHSE leader. I love my job and feel very privileged to work here at Sladefield, which is a wonderful school. My specialism in teaching would probably be teaching Reading and Phonics; this is an area I am passionate about, and I have extensive knowledge and experience in this area. In my ' real life' I am married with 2 children and also have a grandson who keeps me on my toes outside of school. I love spending time with my family and friends, travelling and going to the theatre. I am a 'techno geek' who enjoys learning and using new technology. Date of appointment: 24th January 2022 Term of service : 4 years till 24th January 2026 Responsibility: Inclusion & EYFS. Register of interests : Business Interests - None Connections to staff - None Attendance:2023/24 4 out of 4 Attendance 2024/25 to date 2out of 2

Date appointed: Term of service : 4 years to Responsibility : Pupil Premium and Maths Register of interests : Business Interests - None Connections to staff - None Attendance 2023/24 to date:  4 out 4 Attendance 2024/25 2 out of 2 to date

Growing up in Ward End, I saw how many children including myself did not always have the same opportunities to benefit from social mobility. This experience shaped my passion for equity in education. As a governor at Sladefield, I want to help influence decisions that reflect the real needs of our students. My goal is to help create an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. Learn more about me at www.harriskhaliq.vote

As an accomplished professional with extensive experience in administration, human resources, and customer relations, I am profoundly motivated to contribute to the strategic advancement of Sladefield Infant School. My professional trajectory—spanning over fifteen years across multifaceted institutions—has refined my aptitude for analytical thinking, procedural governance, and effective communication. I am deeply committed to fostering an equitable and intellectually stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish. Possessing fluency in multiple languages and cultural adaptability, I value diversity as a cornerstone of academic and social growth. My objective as a parent governor is to amalgamate professional insight with parental empathy to support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen institutional accountability, and enhance community engagement. I aspire to collaborate with fellow governors and staff to uphold the school’s ethos, ensure operational excellence, and cultivate a progressive educational culture that nurtures curiosity, integrity, and lifelong learning among all pupils.