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Celebrating governance in the King's Birthday Honours
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12/06/2026

We warmly congratulate our colleagues in school and trust governance who have been recognised in this year’s King's Birthday Honours for their outstanding commitment and exceptional contribution to the education of children and young people.

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Thomas Attwood, chair of trustees, Attwood Academy Trust. For services to education (Cranbrook, Kent)

OBE

  • Paul Butler, Chair of Governors, Waltham Forest College, London Borough of Waltham Forest. For services to Further Education (London, Greater London)
  • Simon Charles Perryman, Lately Chair of Governors, Barnsley College, South Yorkshire. For services to Further Education (Sheffield, South Yorkshire)
  • Kathleen Kimber, Lately Chair of Governors, Derwen College, Shropshire. For services to Further Education (Oswestry, Shropshire)
  • Diane Margaret Heritage, Chair of Trustees, New Collaborative Learning Trust. For services to Education (Selby, North Yorkshire)

MBE

  • Victoria Eadie, Chair, Bolder Academy, Isleworth, London Borough of Hounslow. For services to education (Surrey)
  • Alloysius Jonathan Frederick, Chair of Trustees, All Saints’ Trust, London. For services to education (London)
  • Shekeila Scarlett, Lately Governor, Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, London Borough of Hackney. For services to education (Kent)
Emma Balchin, NGA Chief Executive, said:

“It is fantastic to see the vital contribution of governance recognised in this year’s King's Birthday Honours. On behalf of NGA, I extend our sincere congratulations and thanks to all recipients. Their dedication, leadership, and service continue to make a meaningful difference to children and young people, as well as the wider education community.

It is particularly encouraging to see governance acknowledged in this way again this year. Congratulations to everyone honoured.”

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