avanti
governance (SSC)
The SSC members work together to support the Principal and senior leadership team in achieving what is best for the pupils. Each member brings with them a depth of knowledge from their own professional and personal lives which contributes to the growth of the school.
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To view further information about the purpose of the SSC and the governance framework please click here. If you are interested in becoming an SSC member or wish to contact the SSC please email the SSC clerk at governance@avanti.org.uk
Further information on the Trust's governance framework can be found at Governance – Avanti Schools Trust.
Current SSC Members
Name | Member Type | Appointed or Elected By | Term From | Term To |
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Lalita Joshi | Ex-Officio | Ex-Officio | 01-Sep-19 | - |
Vacant | Trust Appointed Governor | Trustees | ||
Vacant | Trust Appointed Governor | Trustees | ||
Sam Patel | Parent Governor | Parents | 28-Nov-25 | 27-Nov-29 |
Rupal Pattni | Parent Governor | Parents | 10-Oct-25 | 09-Oct-29 |
Dipti Patel | Community Governor | SSC | 16-Oct-24 | 15-Oct-28 |
Hardiki Patel | Community Governor | SSC | 07-May-26 | 06-May-30 |
Kalindi Ranparia | Staff Governor (Support) | Staff | 11-Apr-25 | 10-Apr-29 |
Timothy Burns | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Staff | 29-Jan-26 | 28-Jan-30 |
SSC Meeting Attendance 2025-26
Governor | Governor Type | 04 Dec 2025 | 06 May 2026 | 15 Jul 2026 |
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Lalita Joshi | Ex-Officio | Y | Y | Y |
Dipti Patel | Community Governor | Y | Y | Y |
Hardiki Patel | Community Governor | X | Y | Y |
Anjali Pant | Staff (Teaching) Governor | Y | Y | X |
Timothy Burns | Staff (Teaching) Governor | X | Y | Y |
Kalindi Ranparia | Staff (Support) Governor | N | N | N |
Sam Patel | Parent Governor | Y | N | Y |
Rupal Pattni | Parent Governor | Y | Y | Y |
Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent,
X = Membership Expired/Not started
Current SSC Members
Chair: Sam Patel (Parent Governor)
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Lalita Joshi (Principal)
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Anjali Pant (Teaching Staff Member)
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Kalindi Ranparia (Support Staff Member)
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Dipti Patel (Community Governor)
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Please contact Lorna for all communications to the SSC.
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Register of Member Interests and Record of Attendance at SSC Meetings.
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Click here to view.
The SSC Handbook
A Guide explaining the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the SSC and of individual SSC Members (The Avanti Governance Handbook) is available to view via the link. I hope you will find this helpful and of interest.
The Guide also provides details of the skills and attributes required of an SSC Member. The overriding requirement is a genuine interest and commitment to the wellbeing and educational development of young people. We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible parents/carers and from others in the community.