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Governing Body
The Board of Trustees consists of community members, parents, and college staff, all working closely with Principal Geoff Osborne and his Senior Leadership Team.
Together, they ensure students receive a high-quality education in a safe and welcoming environment. No matter which course or programme your child pursues at college, we are committed to providing them with valuable experience and successful outcomes.
The Board of Trustees encourages you to play an active role in your child’s education by supporting good attendance, fostering a strong commitment to their studies, and participating in parents' evenings and college events.
We are confident that your experience with the college will be a positive one.
If you would like to contact the Board of Trustees or need further information, please reach out to Claire Holme.
GOVERNING BODY STRUCTURE & COMMITTEE SET-UP
- Mother A van den Hof (appointed 11th September 2019)
- Karen Hunter (re-appointed 8th July 2020)
- Denise Hyland (appointed on 24th May 2022)
- Spencer Drury (appointed on 5th July 2024)
- Jacqueline Gray (re-appointed by Members 22th May 2023, Chair from 8th July 2020)
- Valliyappan Balaguru (re-appointed by Members 22th May 2023)
- Clive Mardner (re-appointed by Members 22th May 2023)
- Pamela Morgan (Parent Trustee appointed 6th December 2022)
- Ivis Williams (appointed, co-opted 17th January 2024)
- Anthony Chan (Parent Trustee appointed 9th January 2024)
- Elspeth Mary Geden (appointed, 27th January 2025)
- Julie Cook (member appointed 21st May 2025 to 20th May 2029)
- Brenda Murray (Member appointed 21st May 2025 to 20th May 2029)
- Evans Osemwegie (appointed co-opted 2nd July 2025 to 1st July 2029)
- Nick Stone (appointed co-opted 2nd July 2025 to 1st July 2029)
- Ebru Ogun (appointed co-opted 10th September 2025 to 9th September 2029)
- Quality & Standards Committee
Clive Mardner (Chair), Elspeth Geden, Brenda Murray, Evans Osemwegie
- Finance & HR Committee
Valliyappan Balaguru (Chair), Pamela Morgan, Anthony Chan, Ebru Ogun
- Audit & Risk Committee
Julie Cook (Chair), Ivis Williams, Nick Stone
- Performance & Pay Sub-Committee
Clive Mardner (Chair), Jackie Gray, Valliyappan Balaguru, Julie Cook
- Nominations Committee
Jackie Gray (Chair), Clive Mardner, Pamela Morgan
- Employability - Evans Osemwegie
- EDEI - Clive Mardner
- GDPR - Anthony Chan
- High Needs - Elspeth Geden
- Estates and Health & Saftey - Ivis Williams
- Safeguarding - Brenda Morgan
- STEM - Nick Stone
- Creative - Pamela Morgan
- Trustee Development Training and Induction - Julie Cook
- Digital Services - Jackie Gray
TRUSTEE TERM LENGTH
Trustees serve a four-year term, although they may choose to resign before completing their term. Trustees also have the option to run for re-election for an additional term.
TRUSTEE SELECTION
Trustees are selected following the DFE Academy Governance guidelines. This process includes appointments, peer recommendations, applications, or elections by vote. For more details, refer to the Governance Arrangements document.
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