Governors (ID 1220)

• Tim Claridge
  Chair of Governors
  Tim Claridge

  I have lived in the Luton/Dunstable area for the past 25 years and am married with two stepsons. I recently retired, having worked in the energy industry for over 30 years - initially as an accountant before moving into oil and gas trading where I ran a global audit team which worked in countries such as China, Australia, Singapore, Europe, North America and South Africa. I believe passionately in the power of education to improve individuals' lives and to benefit society as a whole and was delighted to join the Ferrars Junior School governing board in 2020. Away from my governing role, I am a keen golfer and guitarist.

• Taihera Hameed
  Taihera Hameed

  I have 1 child currently attending Ferrars Junior school, and 2 older children who completed their junior years here. Their experience and journey encouraged me to join the governing body in January 2022, with a focus to contribute my knowledge and experience as a mother of 4 children.

  I have previously attained a degree in Business Studies, and I am currently studying towards a masters in Psychology, with future aspirations to work in this field. I have a customer service background with experience in IT and technical support, however presently my time has been spent on raising my children and studying.

  Although this is my first experience as a governor, I believe Ferrars has a responsibility to ensure children have access to good education and social activities to help them reach their full potential. My goal as governor is to ensure that each child has the same opportunities and prospects, and for Ferrars Junior school to continue to drive its values and ethos of a caring community. The teachers and members of staff have shown great commitment and dedication by nurturing a view where every child matters and is valued, and it is a great privilege to be able support them in achieving these goals.

• Kaleem Hussain
  Kaleem Hussain

  I have lived in Luton for the last 16 years. I have 2 children currently at Ferrars. I am working as self-employed as well as doing voluntary work for organisation in Luton. I worked as a parent governor at Icknield Primary school in Luton for 2 years. This experience inspires me to work with children, local community and professional so I joined Ferrars Junior school as parent governor last year. I really enjoying working with Ferrars Family. In my free time, I like to play different sports like cricket, badminton, and cycling.

• Muhammad Ali
  Vice Chair
  Muhammad Ali

  Having lived in Luton for the past 12 years, I am committed to improving the outcomes and opportunitues of the young people going through the education system in our town. I have worked in two secondary schools in Luton and have had experience of working in a school overseas. I also have experience of managing and dealing with pastoral and wellbeing issues through my role as a Head of Year. I hope to bring my experiences to the Ferrars Governing Body to help the continued excellence of the school. Outside of work, I am kept busy with my three children and my interests include travelling, snooker, cricket and football.

• Mehwish Rafiq
  Mehwish Rafiq

  I am a parent Governor at Ferrars Juniors and also at Ferrars Academy. I am passionate about children having high quality education to achieve the best possible outcomes for their ability. I have been working in Biomedical Scientist for the past 15 years. I believe that I have the appropriate skill set and experience in governance that will help the school on its way to provide the best learning environment for children to grow and develop, as they are our future.