Val Shawcross Chair of Governors, Croydon College Start date: August 2025 Previous Job: Chief Executive, Crystal Palace Park Interesting fact: Val was leader of Croydon Council in the 1990’s, and a London Assembly member in its formative years. She went on to become Deputy Mayor for Transport until she retired from full time politics in 2018. Ben Treloar Chair, Natspec Start date: July 2025 Concurrent Job: Head, Treloar College Interesting fact: Ben was once a professional jazz musician. Useful grounding for responding to unexpected changes to SEND policy.