Why do we have a governing board?

Who are our governors?

Governor meeting attendance

Register of governor interests

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Why do we have a Governing Board?

School governors and trustees play an important role in leading our schools.  All schools are required to have a Governing Board, our purpose is to:

• Set the strategic vision and direction, approve the budget and hold the senior leadership team to account.
• Help the college to set high standards by planning for the college's future and setting targets for college improvement.
• Keep the pressure up on college improvement.
• Be a critical friend to the college, offering support and advice.
• Help the college respond to the needs of parents and the community.
• Work with the college on planning, developing policies and keeping the college under review.
• Exercise its responsibilities and powers in partnership with the Principal and staff.
• Not intervene in the day-to-day management of the college unless there are weaknesses in the college, then has a duty to take action.

Are you interested in becoming a governor?

 

Being a school governor means being interested in getting the best education for our students.  Governors can become involved in a range of school matters, which can include recruitment, finance and curriculum.  They also provide a strong link between the school and the local community, and an independent view to support the school on long term development and improvement.

To register your interest or find out more, please email the clerk at gb@henrycort.org.

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Who are we?

We have Full Governing Board meetings monthly (excluding December, April and August).  We also have a Staff Pay and Performance Management Committee and a Governors Discipline Committee.

The Henry Cort Community College has a Governing Board made up of 12 people from several backgrounds.

• 7 co-opted governors are appointed by the Governing Board
• 2 parent governors - elected by the parents.
• 1 staff governor - elected by the staff
• 1 is appointed by the Local Authority (Hampshire County Council)
• At The Henry Cort Community College the Principal is automatically a member of the Governing Board

Name	Category	Start date	Current Term of Office Ends	Responsibilities
Christine Hansford	Co-opted	06/06/2018	05/06/2022	Chair of Governors
Malcolm Brand	Co-opted	10/09/2005	16/07/2023	Vice-chair of Governors Link governor — Finance and policies
Ian Brewerton	Local Authority	01/12/2016	15/09/2024	Link governor — Finance and policies
Claudia Cubbage	Staff (Principal)	01/09/2005	—	Principal
Kelly Denton	Parent	01/03/2022	28/0/2026	Link governor — Quality of Education Link governor — Pupil Premium & EAL
Charlotte Faithfull	Parent	10/11/2020	09/11/2024	Safeguarding governor Link governor — Behaviour & attitudes
Jenny Nutt	Co-opted	17/07/2019	16/07/2023	Development and training governor
Alec Payne	Staff	08/12/2021	07/12/2025	Link governor - Careers
Gary Steward	Co-opted	13/12/2001	12/12/2025	Link governor - Health & Safety
Stuart Warner	Co-opted	21/07/2022	20/06/2026	Link governor - Leadership & Management
VACANCY	Co-opted			TBC
VACANCY	Co-opted			TBC

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Register of governor interests - 2022/23

Governor name	Name of business*	Nature of business	Nature of interest	Date of appointment or acquisition	Date of cessation of interest (if applicable)
Malcolm Brand	Harrison Primary School	Vice-chair of governors	Son holds this position	09/09/2020
Ian Brewerton	Earl of Southampton Trust	Charity	Trustee	02/09/2020
	Rowner Community Trust	Finance Officer		01/05/2013
Claudia Cubbage	Employed	Education	Principal	01/09/2015
Kelly Denton	The Thinking Schools Academy Trust	Education	Employee	01/09/2014
Charlotte Faithfull	Hampshire County Council	Education	Employee and governor	01/09/2001
Christine Hansford	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Jenny Nutt	Employed	Education	Teacher of English and HPL	01/09/2017
Alec Payne	Employed at school	Education	Head of Communications Faculty	04/01/2022
Gary Steward	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Stuart Warner	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

 * Including: Governor elsewhere, related or married to member of staff or employed at school

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Governing board meetings attendance during academic year 2021/22  

Name	Meetings Attended	Out of a Possible
Mr I Brewerton	9	10
Mr M Brand	10	10
Mrs K Denton	2	4
Ms C Cubbage	10	10
Mrs C Faithfull	10	10
Mr A Payne	4	6
Mr G Elliott	3	3
Mr M Badger	9	10
Mr G Steward	4	6
Mrs J Nutt	8	10
Mrs C Hansford	8	10
Mrs S Smith	4	4
Mr R Carpenter	1	2

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UPDATED: 17 November 2022