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John Gulson

Governing Body

Azhar Minhas   |   Parent Governor and Chair of Governors

Azhar is a former pupil of John Gulson Primary who attended the school from 1993, when he was in nursery right through to 2001 where he completed year 6 achieving Level 5 in his SATS for English, Maths and Science. He then moved onto an Independent Boarding School where he completed his GCSEs and A Levels. At University Azhar undertook studies in Healthcare and is now working as an Operations Manager at a UK registered charity based in Leicester. 
Azhar is always looking for ways to serve the community and undertook role as Parent Governor with this same focus. His child started at the school (from Nursery) in 2020 and is very enthusiastic to learn new things every day.

Vicki Watson   |   Headteacher

Vicki has been working in education since 2001 and has her Masters Degree in Education. She is currently studying for her professional Doctorate (EdD). Her thesis is a post-human exploration of ethical and moral school leadership in the current sociological climate. She has spent most of her career working within Birmingham, having been a senior leader in schools since 2002 and a Headteacher since 2014. Vicki has worked in a variety of school contexts and demographics, leading an outstanding school as well as leading the transformation of schools identified as Requires Improvement. Vicki is unwavering in her determination that every child has access to a high quality education, experiences and knowledge that the world is their oyster! This is what drives her passion for school improvement. 
In her 'spare' time, Vicki loves being Mum to her two amazing girls and her dog, Henry! She loves walking but above all else, her favourite hobby is reading. 

Tuhin Ahmed   |   Co-opted Governor

Tuhin is a former pupil of John Gulson who attended the school from nursery right through to year 6. After achieving highest marks in majority of GCSE’s, he studied A-level in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. After completion of A-levels he studied BEng at the University of Warwick and received a scholarship to undertake a Masters in Engineering at the same university. Since graduation, Tuhin has worked in various roles within Aeronautical/Automotive Engineering including technical, management, consultancy with organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, Warwick Manufacturing Group, IBM.  He has also supervised and assessed Masters students at the University of Warwick.

Tuhin's desire for Governorship is driven by ongoing passion for education and giving back. Tuhin currently has two sons enjoying their time at the school and both boys, along with their friends, agree that “John Gulson is ACE!”

Dani Sheldon - Co-opted Governor

My name is Dani Sheldon and I am a co-opted governor. When I left high school, I loved Science so I studied Chemistry, Biology and Physics at college, along with Law (because we had to study four subjects). I then discovered that I really enjoyed Law and decided to complete a Law degree at University. After I graduated, I started to volunteer in a school in my free time. I enjoyed this so much that I decided to train as a teacher and completed my PGCE.

Fiona Atherton - Co-opted Governor

Val Baker - Co-opted Governor and Vice-Chair of Governors

Rebecca Ibrahimi - Co-opted Governor

Rebecca has been a primary school teacher since 2020, teaching in a variety of school contexts in Coventry during that time. She is currently a SENCO and SEN teacher at a school close to John Gulson Primary School, thoroughly enjoying the challenge of supporting the children and families of those with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive and achieve their best. Rebecca is also passionate about supporting people with English as an additional language to succeed, as her husband originally came to the UK as an asylum seeker from Afghanistan. In her spare time, Rebecca loves being outdoors. She enjoys gardening, walking, baking and most of all, being with family.

Wynter Proud - Staff Governor

Committees

Resource Management Committee

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Curriculum and Standards

 

HT Performance Management 

 

Pay Committee

 

Our pupil premium Governor: 

Our SEND Governor:

Our Safeguarding Governor: Rebecca Ibrahimi

Our staff wellbeing Governor: Val Baker

Our pupil wellbeing Governor: Val Baker

 

Meeting Schedule 2025-2026

Date: Meeting:
Monday 29th September 2025 Full Governing Board (Housekeeping)
Monday 10th November 2025 Quality and Standards Committee
Monday 17th November 2025 Resource Management Committee
Monday 8th December 2025 Full Governing Board
Monday 9th February 2026 Quality and Standards Committee
Monday 9th March 2026 Resource Management Committee
Monday 23rd March 2026 Full Governing Board
Monday 18th May 2026 Resource Management Committee
Monday 15th June 2026 Quality and Standards Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Full Governing Board

Governor Code of Conduct 2025-2026

gb code of conduct 2025 2026.pdf

 

 

 Governing Body Constitution / Instrument of Governance:

 

Name: Date of Appointment: Term of Office: Appointing Body: Any material interests?
Victoria Watson 01.09.2020 Ongoing for term of Headship Ex-officio (Headteacher) NO
Fiona Atherton 28.03.2021 4 years GB / Board YES - cousin of the Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Dani Sheldon 01.04.2025 4 years GB / Board NO
Azhar Minhas 21.04.2021 4 years Parents/Carers NO
Tuhin Ahmmed 26.09.2023 4 years Parents/Carers NO
Val Baker 27.03.2023 4 years GB / Board NO
Rebecca Ibrahimi 01.09.2024 4 years GB / Board NO
Wynter Proud 01.09.2024 4 years Staff NO

 **NO GOVERNORS HAVE GOVERNANCE ROLES IN OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS**

Attendance Registers 2025-2026

Full Governing Board

Names: 29.09.25 (Housekeeping) 08.12.25 23.3.26 14.7.26
Vicki Watson 
Tuhin Ahmed
Azhar Minhas
Fiona Atherton
Val Baker
Dani Sheldon
Rebecca Ibrahimi
Wynter Proud

Quality and Standards Committee 

 Resource Management Committee