Governors
Sir John Thursby Governors are listed below
Mrs Shameem-Ara Khan - Chair of Governors
Mr Ian Carden - Vice Chair
Mr Kamran Ahmed
Mr Afrasiab Anwar
Dr Muhammad Anwar
Ms Sidrah Pervez
Dr Sayjda Talib
Mrs Yasmine Hooson
Ms Fionnuala Swann
Mrs Rachel Churchill
Sir John Thursby Community College: Governors’ Declarations of Interest 2025-2026
Our Governors have made the following declarations in relation to their business interests.
Governors are also asked to declare any potential conflicts of interest arising from any matter or agenda item discussed by the Governing Body and its Committees at each meeting and this is formally recorded.
Governor Name |
Effective Start Date |
Effective End Date |
Category of Governor |
Appointed by which body |
Declaration |
Mr Kamran Ahmed |
30.11.2021 |
29.11.2025 |
Parent |
Parents |
N/A |
Mr Afrasiab Anwar |
23.04.2020 |
22.04.2028 |
Foundation |
Burnley Education Trust |
Governor at Barden Primary School Governor at Eldon Primary School |
Dr Muhammad Anwar |
23.02.2022 |
22.02.2026 |
Parent |
Parents |
Medical Company - Medical Director
|
Mr Matt Renshaw |
02.09.2024 |
|
Headteacher |
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Governor at Ridgewood Community School |
Mr Ian Carden |
01.05.2021 |
30.04.2025 |
Co-opted |
Governing Body |
Governor at The Rose School, Burnley Governor at The Yes Trust, Congleton |
Mrs Shameem-Ara Khan |
25.09.2018 |
30.11.2025 |
Foundation |
Burnley Education Trust |
Spouse employed at Sir John Thursby
|
Ms Sidrah Pervez |
30.06.2020 |
29.06.2028 |
Foundation |
Burnley Education Trust |
N/A |
Dr Sayjda Talib |
14.07.2022 |
13.07.2026 |
Foundation |
Burnley Education Trust |
Relative employed at Sir John Thursby Director of Property Business |
Mrs Yasmine Hooson |
16.10.2024 |
15.10.2028 |
Co-opted |
Governing Body |
N/A |
Ms Fionnuala Swann |
10.12.2024 |
09.12.2028 |
Co-opted |
Governing Body |
Governor at Pendle Education Trust |
Mrs Rachel Churchill |
13.12.2024 |
12.12.2028 |
Staff |
Staff |
N/A |
Governors Committee Structure 2025-2026
Community, Resources and Operations Committee Mrs S Khan Dr M Anwar Mr A Anwar Mr K Ahmed Mrs Y Hooson Headteacher
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Teaching, Learning and Climate Committee Mr I Carden Ms S Pervez Dr S Talib Ms F Swann Mrs R Churchill Headteacher
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Pay Appeals Committee Mr A Anwar Mr I Carden |
Complaints Committee Mr I. Carden Mrs S Khan Dr M Anwar
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Staffing, Discipline & Dismissal/Staffing Review & Dismissal/Grievance To be convened to task and finish |
Pupil Discipline To be convened to task and finish
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Pay Committee Ms F Swann Mr K Ahmed Mrs Y Hooson Dr M Anwar
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Nominated Governors Dr M Anwar - SEND Ms F Swann - Q.A. Mr Ahmed - Pupil Premium Mrs Y Hooson - Careers Dr S Talib - Wellbeing |
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