Q: Gulshan Kayembe

Gulshan Kayembe , Suffolk High Sheriff 2025-2026, was born in Kashmir, of Indian heritage. She has considerable experience in education and was an Ofsted lead inspector for almost 30 years. Her expertise includes curriculum, safeguarding, governance and equalities, and she has also supported education in hospital schools, mental health institutions and education for young people in prisons. She actively provides training on EDI for schools, local government, health and the voluntary sector, and was a member of the Suffolk Police Authority (1999 to 2012) which she chaired for five years; a non-executive director on her regional (Ipswich and East Suffolk) health board, and she currently chairs Ipswich Community Media, is a Patron of the Dora Love Prize and the independent chair of the Suffolk Sexual Violence Action Group. In all these roles, she actively promoted equalities and inclusion. In 2025 she was appointed Suffolk High Sheriff by HM King Charles III, the first woman of colour to hold this one-year post in Suffolk. Her focus during the year has been on Equity through Prevention i.e. to provide early support so families, YP and communities can thrive.

Q: Gulshan Kayembe

Gulshan Kayembe , Suffolk High Sheriff 2025-2026, was born in Kashmir, of Indian heritage. She has considerable experience in education and was an Ofsted lead inspector for almost 30 years. Her expertise includes curriculum, safeguarding, governance and equalities, and she has also supported education in hospital schools, mental health institutions and education for young people in prisons. She actively provides training on EDI for schools, local government, health and the voluntary sector, and was a member of the Suffolk Police Authority (1999 to 2012) which she chaired for five years; a non-executive director on her regional (Ipswich and East Suffolk) health board, and she currently chairs Ipswich Community Media, is a Patron of the Dora Love Prize and the independent chair of the Suffolk Sexual Violence Action Group. In all these roles, she actively promoted equalities and inclusion. In 2025 she was appointed Suffolk High Sheriff by HM King Charles III, the first woman of colour to hold this one-year post in Suffolk. Her focus during the year has been on Equity through Prevention i.e. to provide early support so families, YP and communities can thrive.

Question 1

Gulshan Kayembe

Jo Nancarrow · Accepted Answer

Gulshan Kayembe, Suffolk High Sheriff 2025-2026, was born in Kashmir, of Indian heritage. She has considerable experience in education and was an Ofsted lead inspector for almost 30 years. Her expertise includes curriculum, safeguarding, governance and equalities, and she has also supported education in hospital schools, mental health institutions and education for young people in prisons. She actively provides training on EDI for schools, local government, health and the voluntary sector, and was a member of the Suffolk Police Authority (1999 to 2012) which she chaired for five years; a non-executive director on her regional (Ipswich and East Suffolk) health board, and she currently chairs Ipswich Community Media, is a Patron of the Dora Love Prize and the independent chair of the Suffolk Sexual Violence Action Group. In all these roles, she actively promoted equalities and inclusion. In 2025 she was appointed Suffolk High Sheriff by HM King Charles III, the first woman of colour to hold this one-year post in Suffolk. Her focus during the year has been on Equity through Prevention i.e. to provide early support so families, YP and communities can thrive.

Question 2

Gulshan Kayembe

Jo Nancarrow · Accepted Answer

Gulshan Kayembe, Suffolk High Sheriff 2025-2026, was born in Kashmir, of Indian heritage. She has considerable experience in education and was an Ofsted lead inspector for almost 30 years. Her expertise includes curriculum, safeguarding, governance and equalities, and she has also supported education in hospital schools, mental health institutions and education for young people in prisons. She actively provides training on EDI for schools, local government, health and the voluntary sector, and was a member of the Suffolk Police Authority (1999 to 2012) which she chaired for five years; a non-executive director on her regional (Ipswich and East Suffolk) health board, and she currently chairs Ipswich Community Media, is a Patron of the Dora Love Prize and the independent chair of the Suffolk Sexual Violence Action Group. In all these roles, she actively promoted equalities and inclusion. In 2025 she was appointed Suffolk High Sheriff by HM King Charles III, the first woman of colour to hold this one-year post in Suffolk. Her focus during the year has been on Equity through Prevention i.e. to provide early support so families, YP and communities can thrive.