Governance

Tehmina was born in 1966 in Nairobi, Kenya and came to England in 1972 when her parents were forced to leave a country that was becoming politically unstable. Having a relatively affluent lifestyle in Africa the family found themselves starting from scratch in Salford, Manchester where she grew up until leaving for University and marriage (at the same time!) in 1985. She qualified as a Biochemist and after having her three children, she became a teacher. Teaching for 28 years in Bradford, with a short spell in Manchester, she has recently taken early retirement. Her most recent leadership role was as Executive Principal at an All-through Academy in BD4 which serves some of the most disadvantaged children in the community. She has always worked in challenging schools and finds the rewards of nurturing ambition and aspiration outweighs these challenges. From a teaching background and with a passion for science, she enjoyed the very different challenge of school leadership. Getting to grips with running a business with 280 staff and a turnover of 13 million seems very far away from the training she had as a teacher of science. She has enjoyed her leadership roles and looking forward to exploring more restful pursuits in the future!

Sidiq is a qualified and registered social worker and a member of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). Sidiq has practiced in local Government as a social worker and Manager within Educational Social Work, Fostering Services and Leaving Care Services. For many years Sidiq practiced as a self employed Independent Social Worker undertaking various freelance work including complaints panels and assessment work. Sidiq also holds the position of Independent Children’s Advocate and Education Advisor for a private fostering Agency called Unity Foster Care. Sidiq has extensive experience in governance roles.