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governance (SSC)

The Avanti Schools Trust and each Avanti School is supported by School Stakeholder Committees (SSCs). The purpose of the SSCs is to work with the Executive Principal and Head of School to ensure that the school is offering the best possible education for its children in a way that supports the Values, Vision and Ethos of the Trust.

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The key requirement of an SSC Member is a genuine interest in the learning, development and enhancement of the life chances of our young people with the best interests of our children at heart. With this in mind, SSC Members are encouraged to be the “critical friend” of the school Executive Principal and Leadership Team – to challenge them – knowledgeably and in the appropriate way – to seek assurances around school standards, provision and performance.

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To view further information about the purpose of the SSC and the governance framework please click here.  If you are interested in becoming an SSC member or wish to contact the SSC please email the SSC clerk at governance@avanti.org.uk

 

Further information on the Trust's governance framework can be found at Governance – Avanti Schools Trust.

If you are interested in applying for a position on the Krishna Avanti SSC, please complete an expression of interest form today!

School Stakeholder Committee (SSC)

The SSC members work together to support the Principal and senior leadership team in achieving what is best for the pupils. Each member brings with them a depth of knowledge from their own professional and personal lives which contributes to the growth of the school.

 

To view further information about the purpose of the SSC and the governance framework please click here. If you are interested in becoming an SSC member please contact the school office.

Current SSC Members 

Name
Member Type
Appointed By
Term From
Term To
Vanessa Bardsley
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
16-Sep-24
-
Rebecca Dolby-Molson
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
23-Feb-26
-
Nisha Chauhan
Trustee Appointed Governor
Trustees
01-May-25
30-Apr-29
Rita Valand
Trustee Appointed Governor
Trustees
25-Feb-26
24-Feb-30
Vacant
Parent Governor
Parents
Tejesh Patel
Parent Governor
Parents
11-Feb-26
10-Feb-30
Vacant
Community Governor
SSC
Vacant
Community Governor
SSC
Anastasia Petoglou
Staff Governor (Support)
Staff
24-Feb-26
23-Feb-30
Emma Tucker
Staff Governor (Teaching)
Staff
22-Jan-26
21-Jan-30

SSC Meeting Attendance 2025-26

Governor
Governor Type
11 Mar 2026
23 Jun 2026
Vanessa Bardsley
Ex-Officio
Y
Y
Rebecca Dolby-Molson
Ex-Officio
Y
Y
Nisha Chauhan
Trust Appointed Governor
Y
Y
Rita Valand
Trust Appointed Governor
Y
Y
Anastasia Petoglou
Staff (Support) Governor
Y
N
Emma Tucker
Staff (Teaching) Governor
Y
Y
Reena Patel
Parent Governor
Y
Y
Tejesh Patel
Parent Governor
Y
Y

Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent,
X = Membership Expired/Not started

Current SSC Members 

Nisha Chauhan – (interim) Chair, Trust-appointed member. Email: nisha.chauhan.ssc@avanti.org.uk

 

Vanessa Bardsley (Executive Principal) - ex officio

Emma Tucker – School (teaching) member

Anastasia Petoglou – School (non-teaching) member

Rita Valand – Trust-appointed member

Vacancy - Community member

Vacancy - Community member

Reena Patel - Parent member

Tejesh Patel - Parent member

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To view further information about the purpose of the SSC and the governance framework please click here. If you are interested in becoming an SSC member please contact the school office.

The SSC Handbook

A Guide explaining the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the SSC and of individual SSC Members (The Avanti Governance Handbook) is available to view via the link. I hope you will find this helpful and of interest.

 

The Guide also provides details of the skills and attributes required of an SSC Member. The overriding requirement is a genuine interest and commitment to the wellbeing and educational development of young people. We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible parents/carers and from others in the community.

Register of Member Interests & Record of Attendance

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