Courtland School

My name is Parag Vaghjiani, and I am Vice-Chair of the Governing Body. I have two children at Courtland Primary School. I have worked in the Civil Service for nearly 20 years, having numerous roles across Government, most of them in Department for Education. I have worked at No10 in the policy unit for the Prime Minister, and I am currently working in HM Treasury. I have a broad array of skills, including in finance, leadership and management.

I am a mum of three and an Education Consultant specialising in the primary - secondary transfer. I ensure all year 6 students find the right school to thrive in and reach their potential. I am a former Secondary School teacher and Head of Department for Latin and Classics. I have 12 years teaching experience and am always striving to better education. I am also a proud member of the Mill Hill Community Forum, giving me the reach to help my community thrive and prosper for the future.

My name is Hemma Mirpuri and I have been appointed as a parent governor in 2021. I have a daughter in the school and so it is a privilege to be involved and support with the running of the school. I am a qualified accountant currently working within the luxury fashion industry, having previously worked in investment banking and grocery retail. I have a real passion for education and believe my skillset can add value to the Governing Body, enabling the children and staff to continue to thrive in the school.

My name is Dominic Anstey and I joined the governing body as a parent governor in September 2022.  I have a son in the school and a daughter who I hope will follow in a few years time.  I have worked for over 20 years in large scale construction where I lead teams working across numerous projects in the public and private sectors.  It is a privilege to be able to contribute to the running of the school and delivering the best outcomes for all of its students. 

I'm Sunni Parekh and have proudly joined the Governing body as a LA Governor in November 2022. 

My two daughters attend Courtland School, which is my primary motivation for devoting my time and energy to support the school.

I started my small chain of London based coffee houses in 2009 and since 2019, I also run a domiciliary home care company providing care to elderly residents across Barnet.

I'm really excited to use my entrepreneurial skills to work with the existing Board of Governors and Leadership team to help all the staff and students succeed at Courtland school.

As a mother of two, with one child currently attending Courtland Primary School, I have a vested interest in the school community. My background as a former secondary school science teacher, where I held various roles including Head of Year, Curriculum Head, and Gifted and Talented Coordinator, has provided me with a strong foundation in education.

I believe in instilling a love for lifelong learning in children, providing them with exceptional educational experiences while ensuring they enjoy a fun and fulfilling childhood. Personally, I share this commitment to learning and embracing new challenges by having pursued diverse hobbies, such as Makaton signing, Krav Maga, and art.

I am eager to give back to the local community by using my expertise to support the continued success of the school.

I am delighted to become a Parent Governor and welcome the opportunity to contribute to Courtland, which is an amazing school. My background is in recent years in law, data protection and contracts and I work for Barnet Council  in contract management. I was born and grew up in Staffordshire but came to Barnet almost straight after university and have been here ever since although I have worked in a number of local authorities in London.

I started out years ago as a librarian in Barnet Libraries and have always believed that education and reading change children's lives.  I have a daughter in Year 5 and know from personal experience how dedicated everyone is to the welfare and education of the children and I am pleased to be part of this.