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.

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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.

• 11 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

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Register of governor interests

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

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Governing board meetings attendance during the academic year 2024/25  

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UPDATED: 12 March 2026