Andrew is an experienced tier 1 manager with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He is skilled in management information systems, internal audits, career development, coaching, Moodle and instructional design. Andrew is currently retired and very active in the voluntary sector, advising on charity formation and availability of technical resources. His qualifications include a DMS, MSc in Computer Science and MA in Missional Leadership.

Abigail is an Assistant Headteacher and an outstanding Early Years practitioner with over 30 years of teaching experience in various educational settings. She is currently the EYFS Lead at a reputable Primary School in London. Abigail holds a Bachelors Degree in Education (English), and a Masters Degree in Educational Guidance and Counselling. She also holds the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders and maintains high standards, with uncompromising dedication to the fulfilment of quality education for all children.

Tunde is the former Mayor of Thurrock and is currently a Senior Policy Advisor for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. He advises the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which is a UK Government scheme led by BEIS. It was set up to encourage uptake of renewable heat technologies amongst householders, communities and businesses through financial incentives. Tunde’s interest in education includes formerly being a governor in his children’s school and a Chair of Governors in a high performing Harris School.

Niyi Olujobi is the Senior Pastor at Church of His Presence UK (a pentecostal church) based in Grays, Essex. He leads a congregation of about 300 adults and children and was a school governor in Thurrock.

He is passionate to see children raised as Christ disciples and excel academically (with his two biological children, one recently qualified as a medical doctor while the other is studying engineering at a university in the UK).

He is the chair of governors pursuing academic excellence and biblical discipling of pupils.