Governors

Name: Muaaz Nadat

Committee: Curriculum & Safety /Resources

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Additional Information – Co-Opted Governor at Audley Junior School.

I am a member of the Differentiated Centre of Excellence in high technology and I specialize in bringing abstract computer concepts to life.  On a national level, I am involved in digitally empowering the UK Northern region by working with key players in the region.

As part of the empowerment effort, being a governor provides the platform to be directly involved in the education of our young talent pool, specifically helping to create the next generation of future leaders, inventors, and innovators! After all, they are our future.  I am also a leading advisor for entrepreneurial students seeking to positively impact the world and have been part of the judging panel for Enactus World Cup(2021).

I have a ‘child-first’ approach which comes from my work as a youth justice panel member. The child-first approach maximises the best possible chance of securing a positive outcome irrespective of the circumstance in question. This approach will benefit students who are in difficult situations no matter what cards are stacked against them.

Name: Mr Philip Blackmore

Committee: Resources

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Appointed Co-opted Governor in May 2020 by the governing body and board.

I worked at Lammack from January 2019 to July 2023 as a PPA teacher and taught in every class from Reception right through to Year 6. I chose to retire in 2023 to give me more time to work on my pottery.

After qualifying as a teacher in Liverpool, I spent many years working with vulnerable children within the residential care system, for both NCH and Bolton Social Services. In the early 90’s, I developed my hobby of restoring ceramics and antique pottery into a full time business, which I still run today, albeit on a part time basis. In 2007 I returned to teaching within the primary setting and in my previous school, was a member of the Governing body for over ten years, eight if which were as Safeguarding Governor.

I have three grown up children, who live in York, Manchester and London, and two grandchildren aged 5 and 7. In my spare time, I enjoy martial arts and kickboxing and boxing in an attempt to keep fit!

Expires – 12.02.24

Name: Mrs Bhawna Patel

Committee: Curriculum & Safety /Resources

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Nominated Co-opted Governor in June 2014 by the Local Authority and appointed by the governing body.

Additional Information – Chair of Governors at St Michael and St John, Blackburn. Works as a Skills Development Officer at Adult and Community Learning, Blackburn.

I am employed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council within the Housing, Localities and Prevention Department. The aim of our adult learning provision is to improve work prospects and wellbeing. My role within this department, as the Skills Development Officer/Tutor, is to help develop a high standard community learning programme, that supports individual adults’ educational needs. I also work collaboratively with local organisations and local schools to ensure we support or engage with every adult in reaching their educational goals or their personal wellbeing.

Outside my full-time employment, I am the chair of Governors at Saint Michael with Saint John School, a Governor at Lammack Primary School and a member of the Governors Forum for Blackburn with Darwen.

Year Group Link – Reception
Expires – 15.07.2027

Name: Mr Zaheed Patel

Committee: Resources

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Nominated Co-opted Governor in November 2017 and appointed by the Local Authority and governing body.

I have worked in the Banking sector for 14 years and I am now a Business Relationship Manager, helping small and medium businesses to grow and prosper. I have attained certain skills working in this sector which I use on an everyday basis, from having face-to-face meetings to utilising social media tools so I may help people.
I have lived in and around the local area all my life and currently, I am a local resident of the Lammack Area. I am a parent of three children who have all attended Lammack Primary, and who have thoroughly enjoyed their own experiences at Lammack. I am keen to take part in all aspects of school activities as I see it as a way of giving back to the school that has given my children and others alike so much!

Year Group Link – Y5
Expires – 24.06.2025

Name: Mrs Nafisa Adam

Committee:  Curriculum and Safety

Type of Governor: Parent 

Elected Parent Governor in June 2021.

I am mum to 2 boys who attend Lammack School and I have lived in Blackburn all my life. I work at Daisyfield Primary School where I am a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. I like to help out in the community where I can and I am a registered NHS volunteer responder where I have been helping out in the local community during the pandemic. I also volunteer my time to help keep Blackburn tidy and spend my weekends picking up litter to make our town look better. I get my family involved with this and have seen the impact it has had on my children for them to understand the importance of looking after our town and our environment.

I previously worked in customer services and have worked in the education sector for the last 5 years. I thoroughly enjoy working with younger children and seeing them grow academically. I feel I have an important role in the way our children learn especially in these difficult times due to the pandemic. Recently, all our lives have changed and because of this a lot of parents were out of their comfort zones with online teaching. I, along with other members of staff, were able to help parents virtually to ensure their children were not missing out on vital education.

I have a good relationship with local parents and teachers and have always participated in events held by Lammack Primary School. It is a joy to see the school going above and beyond to ensure the children enjoy coming into school and love to learn. I see the development in my own children and can see how they are becoming more confident day by day. I am always willing to go the extra mile and I am always available for support to parents outside of school hours.

   Expires 15.6.2025               

Name: Mr Ismail Foolat

Committee: Resources

Type of Governor: Parent

Elected Parent Governor in June 2021.

I am currently employed by the Department of Education as head of HR Policy and Employee Relations. I am also a qualified solicitor and have previously specialised in Employment Law, predominantly representing businesses and Family Law including dealing with all aspects from divorce, Children Act proceedings through to childcare proceedings.

Aside from my work-related interest in education, I come from a family of teachers with my sister and, sister-in-law being teachers and my mother being a deputy headteacher with both of my parents having been governors and chairs previously.

My above roles have allowed me to develop skills and knowledge to assist organisations to flourish, adapt and change to meet emerging and future needs as well as being able to work collaboratively with large groups of stakeholders, ensuring to put the needs of our children first.

With my own daughter now starting her formal educational journey, I look forward to being able to assist all children and staff at Lammack achieve their full potential.

Expires 15.6.2025

Name: Mrs Paula Duckworth

Committee: Curriculum & Safety / Resources

Type of Governor: Staff  (Head Teacher)

Appointed Staff Governor in June 2014 by the governing body and board.

I have worked at Lammack Community Primary School for 17 years.  I started as a class teacher after moving from the Wirral and then became assistant headteacher after two years. My subject specialism is Music and English and I can play a number of brass instruments. I have taught a range of year groups in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and worked as Literacy Co-ordinator for 10 years.

I became Acting Head Teacher in 2014 and substantive Head Teacher in June 2016. I thoroughly enjoy the role, and the day to day challenges being head of a large primary school brings.

I now have two boys of my own and spend much of my time bike riding, walking and keeping up with them!

Name: Mrs Nosheen Majid

Committee: Curriculum & Safety / Resources

Type of Governor: Observer  (Deputy Head Teacher)

I have worked at Lammack Community Primary School for just over 20 years.  I joined Lammack as a Newly Qualified Teacher and I loved the school so much that I have ended up spending most of my teaching career at Lammack!  During my time at Lammack, I have taught across KS1 and KS2.  I  have also had various roles and responsibilities, including leading Literacy across the school, taking on the role of Literacy Lead for the Local Authority, developing EAL provision at Lammack and promoting parental partnerships.  As well as fulfilling the role of Deputy Head Teacher, I am also the SENCO – ensuring the needs of children with Special Needs are fully met by the school. I am passionate about promoting inclusion for all children, community cohesion and developing strong links with parents.

During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and keeping my twins busy.  I enjoy walking and exploring new routes.  I also enjoy reading and helping to plan community events.

Name: Mrs Sarah O’Kane

Committee: Curriculum & Safety / Resources

Type of Governor: Observer  (Assistant Head Teacher)

I have worked at Lammack for many years, starting my career as a newly qualified teacher in Year 1. I have since taught all the infant year groups and recently took on the role of EYFS leader and KS1 Assistant Headteacher. I have a real passion for learning and love nothing more than helping people to reach their full potential in everything they do.

When I am not at school, I enjoy walking in the countryside with my family and my little dog, Izzy. I am a full-time working Mum and I love spending time with my little girl at the weekends and holidays. We both share a love of animals and the outdoors.

Name: Nicola Duffy

Committee:

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

I am a professional Employee Relations manager with over 20 years of experience in various HR roles, currently I am working in an ER role leading workforce changes and restructures at BAE Systems.

I have been CoG at St Francis Primary school for 6 years and have supported the school and headteacher on its journey back to its current Ofsted rating of Good (from RI), I’ve been through 2 Ofsted inspections and a Diocese inspection.

Name: Sinead Scotting

Committee:

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

I am the current Chair of Lower Darwen Primary School. Previously I was a Governor in a special school for four years as an LA Governor. I have been in Education since 2007 qualifying as a teacher in 2011. I taught for many years across SEND and SEMH and now work in a Junior mainstream school as a non-teaching/DSL staff member.

I am a very hands-on chair so up to date with safeguarding, safer recruitment and performance management and underpin all my values on preparation, research and fairness.

My skillset is enhanced by my role as a Membership Officer for an Education Union. Within this I am used to case-working and having difficult conversations. I am trained in unconscious bias, having courageous conversations and capability. Part of my role is to represent members in the workplace and much of my role involves an awareness about BwD policies and supporting literature.

Name: Shafiq Ahmed

Committee: Resources

Type of Governor: Parent