IHn members elect an Executive Committee to help organise the groups’ activities. The Executive is made up of representatives from all other groups across the borough, plus a rep for those who do not belong to another network, ensuring everyone has a voice.
The Executive Committee for the year 2026/2027:
Co-Chairs: Lisa Horton, Nigel Smith (Nigel.Smith@nrc.islington.sch.uk)
Treasurer: Lisa Horton (lisa.horton@hargravepark.islington.sch.uk)
Committee Members:
Representing Futurezone
Annabelle Kapoor (Drayton Park)
Catherine Lawrence (Moreland)
Paul Robinson (Thornhill)
Representing Maamulaha
Lisa Horton (Hargrave Park & Robert Blair)
Representing Secondary
Nigel Smith (New River College PRU)
Representing Islington Catholic Schools’ Network
John Lane (Christ the King/Sacred Heart)
Representing Deanery Schools
Martha Braithwaite (St Mark’s)
Representing Islington Special Schools’ Group
Deborah Shepherd (The Courtyard)
Representing Nurseries and Children’s Centres
Diana Valcheva (Kate Greenaway)
Representing Academies
Jo Stephens (The Bridge Academy Trust)
The Executive meets once every half term as a committee, plus once every half term in a joint meeting with LBI to discuss HT issues and priorities. Please do let your rep know of any items you would like shared at these meetings.
Committee Meeting Dates:
15 September, 10 November, 12 January, 23 February, 13 April, 15 June
Dates of Executive meetings with LBI:
15 September, 17 November, 12 January, 2 March, 20 April, 15 June
