Ian J. Preston

Ian is a School Governance Consultant. He has served as a School Governor for 25 years in Primary, High School and Academy establishments.

He chaired a primary school governing body for 6 years and was Chair of the Personnel Committee for 16 years at a high school/academy. He is an approved Governor Mark Assessor and carries out External Reviews of Governance.

Ian was permanent clerk to three governing bodies and still provides ‘stand-in’ clerking services as and when required, as well as training to Governors and Governing Boards to help them be more effective. Ian is also a member of the NGA Trustee Board.

Away from his education work, he is a leading Business Coach and Keynote Speaker.