Governing board
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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.
Apply to be a parent governor
We are currently seeking applicants for the opportunity to join our school governing board. Successful applicant(s) will:
- join a friendly and dedicated team;
- be supported to develop useful new skills and knowledge;
- work with school leaders to assist children and young people to fulfil their aspirations;
- give something of significant value back to our community
To apply please download and complete the application form
and email the clerk at gb@henrycort.org.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 19 October 2023
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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 |
|
Mark Badger |
Local authority | 22/02/2023 | 21/02/2027 |
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|
Malcolm Brand |
Co-opted |
10/09/2005 |
16/07/2023 |
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|
Mickiela Blake |
Co-opted | 25/01/2023 | 24/01/2027 |
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|
Claudia Cubbage |
Staff (Principal) |
01/09/2005 |
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| Kelly Denton | Parent | 01/03/2022 | 28/0/2026 |
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VACANCY |
Parent | |||
| Christine Hansford | Co-opted | 06/06/2018 | 05/06/2026 |
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| Graeme Johnston | Co-opted | 17/05/2023 | 16/05/2027 |
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Jenny Nutt |
Staff |
28/11/2022 |
27/11/2026 |
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Carl Stanton |
Co-opted | 25/01/2023 | 24/01/2027 |
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Katie Wainwright |
Co-opted | 25/01/2023 | 24/01/2027 |
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Stuart Warner |
Co-opted | 21/07/2022 | 20/06/2026 |
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Register of governor interests
| Governor name | Name of business* | Nature of business | Nature of interest | Date of appointment or acquisition | Date of cessation of interest (if applicable) |
| Mark Badger | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | |
| Mikaelia Blake | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | |
| Malcolm Brand | Harrison Primary School | Vice-chair of governors | Son holds this position | 09/09/2020 | |
| Claudia Cubbage | Employed | Education | Principal | 01/09/2015 | |
| Kelly Denton | The Thinking Schools Academy Trust | Education | Employee | 01/09/2014 | |
| Christine Hansford | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | |
| Graeme Johnston | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | |
| Jenny Nutt | Employed | Education | Teacher of English and HPL | 01/09/2017 | |
| Carl Stanton | Hampshire County Council | Education | Employee | ||
| Katie Wainwright | 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 2022/23
| Name | Meetings Attended | Out of a Possible |
| Mark Badger | 4 | 4 |
| Mikaelia Blake | 4 | 6 |
| Malcolm Brand | 8 | 9 |
| Ian Brewerton (Left) | 4 | 4 |
| Claudia Cubbage | 9 | 9 |
| Kelly Denton | 9 | 9 |
| Charlotte Faithfull | 7 | 9 |
| Christine Hansford | 8 | 9 |
| Graeme Johnston | 2 | 2 |
| Jenny Nutt | 7 | 9 |
| Carl Stanton | 3 | 4 |
| Gary Steward (Left) | 3 | 5 |
| Katie Wainwright | 3 | 5 |
| Stuart Warner | 8 | 9 |