Alison Percy

My name is Ali Percy and I am a parent to 3 children - a son and twins girls who have just moved on from Whiteheath.  Alongside being a parent, I also manage my own business as a qualitative market researcher, which I love as it means I can spend lots of time being nosy about other people's lives! 

I joined the governing body in January 2018 because I've seen how the positive environment of Whiteheath has encouraged my children and their peers to develop and grow in confidence, and I wanted to support the school in continuing to offer a wide range of experiences to its students.  It’s important to me that our school environment is one where our children feel safe to be children still, to play, to grow and to make and learn from their mistakes and I enjoy working with the fantastic team at Whiteheath in maintaining a healthy, happy place for all our children.

Jatin Patel

Hello! My name is Jatin Patel and I joined the governing body in the Spring of 2022. I’m work in the financial services industry and am a partner at KPMG.

Growing up I benefitted immensely from a quality education – it’s allowed my wife and I to offer more opportunities to our two children than we had and suspect many parents want the same. In a changing and highly competitive world education is the best investment a community can give to ensure future generations reach their potential. I want to bring my experience to ensure the children at Whiteheath have fun whilst continuing to receive the development support to thrive. Like many others, I want to do this to support my community and give something back and am confident I will do lots of learning myself along the way!

Richard Berry

Hello, my name is Richard Berry. My son attends Whiteheath, and I became a Parent Governor in 2023. I work in local government at the Greater London Authority, supporting the Mayor in his oversight of the London Fire Brigade and advising on fire safety policy issues. I am also a published author of fiction and non-fiction, and was previously a junior football referee. I joined the governing body so I could help the school to continue providing a great education, in a safe, challenging and fun environment that allows all pupils to realise their potential.

Kavita Devani

I have recently assumed the role as a non-parent governor here at Whiteheath Juniors. I have been working in compliance and risk in the financial services for over 20 years now, and personally I am a mum of two boys of junior school age. I have learnt a number of transferable skills in my career and I would like to extend these to the school and work with the other governors to make this school a safe environment for all pupils to be able to learn and grow, while ensuring the school is able to challenge and support those who need it.

Tom McGee

Hello, my name is Thomas McGee and I joined the governing body at Whiteheath Junior School in September 2024. I’m a non-parent governor and I have two children who attend another primary school within the borough. I was keen to become a school governor as I wanted to give something back to the local community and offer up my skills and experience in a way which will help improve the school experience and learning outcomes for the children at Whiteheath. In my day job I work as a surveying manager for a large insurance broker. I oversee a small team of building surveyors operating in the residential construction market.

Heena Rach

Hello, I’m Heena Rach and I am proud to serve as a school governor since April 25, a role I undertook with a strong desire to support our local community and positively contribute to the educational experience of all pupils. I believe that every child deserves access to a high-quality education, and I am committed to helping the school achieve its vision and goals.

Professionally, I work as a Revenue Controller for a global consultancy firm that specialises in helping businesses, financial institutions, and governments accelerate their transition to Net Zero. My role involves ensuring we have sufficient cash to operate, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration—skills that I bring to my governance responsibilities.  I am passionate about lifelong learning and personal development, and I see my role as a governor not only as a chance to support others but also to grow and learn myself.

David Christian

I am a parent governor appointed in 2025 and an experienced commercial lawyer, currently working in house for a large independent television production company advising on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. I have two children, a son who has just left Whiteheath to move on to Haydon, and a daughter who has recently started in Year 3. I have seen first-hand the excellent standards of teaching and care at Whiteheath, and the importance of the school to the local community and I’m keen to help ensure this continues. As a parent governor, I’m committed to supporting the school in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment where every child can thrive and reach their potential.

Parus Dhanani

Hello, I'm Parus Dhanani, and I joined the Governing Body as a Parent Governor in Autumn 2025.

I have two children at Whiteheath: my eldest daughter attends the Junior school, and my younger daughter is at the Infants school.

I was motivated to become a Parent Governor by my deep commitment to ensuring all children receive an excellent education and have access to enriching opportunities in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. I also look forward to supporting the school leadership as they navigate the various challenges to ensure Whiteheath continues to thrive.

Professionally, I oversee a multifaceted Facilities and Estates team for a leading UK Regulator and bring over 20 years of experience in this field to my role on the Governing Body.