Bijal Pandya is an experienced primary leader and Headteacher at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon, where her work reflects Avanti’s mission of nurturing compassionate, resilient and reflective learners. With 27 years in education and deep expertise in curriculum, inclusion and teacher development, she leads with a values-driven approach that places wellbeing, culture and character formation at the heart of academic excellence. Bijal has a strong track record in school improvement, coaching and building staff capacity, ensuring that both children and adults flourish in an environment shaped by creativity, collaboration and purposeful learning.