Angelyn Solanki - BCPS LGB

I joined Balsall Common LGB in May 2023 as a co-opted school governor. I am a lawyer for an energy company and have two decades of legal experience which I hope will provide a useful skill set to the governing body.

I have three children all currently in BCPS and therefore I am fully invested in the outcomes of the school and ensuring a nurturing and stimulating educational environment is provided now and in the future.

Beyond my professional and parental duties, I am an amateur ceramicist and love to cook, read and travel with my family. 

Holly Oag - BCPS LGB

I joined the LGB in December 2022. My Governor role will focus on leadership and management and a link for wellbeing. I previously held the position of secretary for BCPS PTA from 2016 until 2022.

I have 25 years’ experience in Human Resources. My current role is Head of People for a ceramics distributor in the Midlands. Prior to this I have worked in HR Management positions within automotive manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and furniture manufacturing. I have varied and generalist background in HR.

I have consulted Board of Directors on re-structuring, training and development, policy implementation and employee relations. I have navigated through turbulent COVID times, including furlough and redundancies. Thankfully, now I am concentrating on positive and pro-active projects such as recruitment and brand development through our Investors in People accreditation.

I have lived in Balsall Common for 13 years with my Husband and two children, both educated at BCPS. Outside of work I am part of the coaching team for the Kenilworth Junior Triathlon Group and a volunteer for junior park runs. At a weekend you can often find me at a local park run in a high vis. I also have a keen interest in reading and musical theatre.

Ben Adams - BCPS LGB                                                            

I have been a member of the Balsall Common LGB since September 2021 as co-opted link governor for Health & Safety. I became vice-chair of the Committee in September 2022, and have been the Chair of Governors since September 2023

I have spent the majority of my 25-year career working in construction within the utility sector at Severn Trent Water, National Grid and Cadent Gas.

While I have mainly specialised in Procurement and Commercial Management, I have also led several strategic change projects, including the design and implementation of Governance, risk and assurance frameworks. The skills and knowledge I have developed working within the regulatory environment translate naturally to my role as governor, and my construction experience lends itself to my safety link role.

I live in Balsall Common with my wife, Lucy and our 2 children (both of whom attended BCPS). In my spare time I can be found walking the dog while listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks; I enjoy going to gigs and festivals whenever possible, and have recently discovered the joys of paddleboarding.

Emily Coles - BCPS LGB

I volunteered to become a parent governor in January 2021 after working at BCPS for 4 years as a Nursery teacher and still feeling very much invested in the school. I have been an Early Years Teacher for many years and previously served as a staff governor in a previous school, which gave me the experience of sitting on a budgeting board and curriculum board. Both of my children attended BCPS. I took on joint responsibility for link governor for SEND and Pupil Premium, as well as Curriculum and Assessment.

I have spent my entire career working with children and education. As an experienced Class Teacher, I have led and managed new initiatives and subjects, such as Forest School and outdoor learning. I have worked closely with the local Authority and other council organisations. I currently work in a fully outdoor setting that focuses on the wellbeing of children and have experience of working with SEND children and the complexity of ensuring their needs are met. I understand school life and their needs and the pressures that can come with working in education and the need to be flexible in a changing world.

I have lived in Balsall Common for over 15 years and love this community. I can often be seen at St Peters Church, running around the village or performing in our local am drama performances.

Lauren Disney - BCPS LGB

I have lived in Balsall Common for over 5 years with my husband and children and joined Balsall Common Local Governing Body as a parent governor in 2024. I applied to become a governor, as like many parents, I recognise the importance of ensuring our children receive a comprehensive education and wanted to help ensure the school consistently works and aims for a high standard of education whilst providing a safe and secure environment for the children.

I have spent my career working as a doctor in the NHS. I am used to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and feel I can offer an informed perspective on how school policies, particularly relating to student well-being and mental health can be shaped to support students.  My hope is that my additional background as a Safeguarding Lead in Primary Care will help me to identify safeguarding concerns and help to ensure the safety and welfare of students. My commitment to safeguarding extends to promoting a culture of inclusivity and addressing  barriers to learning that might arise, specifically in relation to physical and mental health.

Judy Marshall - BCPS LGB

I became a school governor because I am passionate about children’s health, wellbeing and education.

My work background has largely been in education and child development. It was whilst I was studying for my psychology degree that I became interested in education. I decided I wanted to become an Educational Psychologist which prompted my ten year career as a Primary School Teacher, culminating in working as a Specialist Speech and Language Teacher.

I then had my family and due to my priorities changing and my desire to spend time with my children I chose a different career path choosing to become Company Director of a Baby Sensory franchise for the past 9 years. This has allowed me to have a great work life balance whilst my children were young. Running my own business, marketing, communicating with the families that attend my classes and employing class leaders has also given me a different skill set.

Now all my children are at Balsall Primary School I have time and energy to give back to the education setting and support the school my children attend.