The Board of Governors is made up of representatives from the community, parents and from College staff. They work very closely with the Principal, Jan Atkinson, and her senior leadership team to ensure that students receive a quality education in a safe and welcoming environment.

Whatever course or programme that your daughter/son undertakes at the College, we want to be sure that it is a quality experience with successful outcomes.

The Board of Governors would like to encourage you to take an active part in your child's education by ensuring that attendance is good, there is a commitment to study and that you attend parents evenings and College events.

We are sure that your experience with the College will be a positive one.

Please contact Sue Young, should you wish to get in contact with or require any further information from the Board of Governors.

Sue.Young@shc.ac.uk

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Governing Body Structure 2019-20

Quality, Standards & Personal, Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee :
Mike Hage (Chair), Jan Atkinson, Felix Beck, Mary Karooma-Brooker, Helen Laker, Ashley Beecham, Peter Smyth, Sarah Wells

Finance & General Purposes Committee:
Appan Balaguru (Chair), Jan Atkinson, Sarah Wells, Peter Smyth

Audit & Risk Committee:
Sue Hammond (Chair), Jan Atkinson, Jackie Gray, Helen Laker

Link Governors:

Department	Link Governor
A-Levels / Gifted & Talented and More Able	Felix Beck
Art & Design	Mike Hage / Mary Karoomer -Brooker
Building Services	Peter Smyth
Business	Helen Laker
Childcare & Early Years	Barbara Barwick
Construction Trades	Peter Smyth
Employability / Careers	Simon Trotter / Barbara Barwick
Governor Training	Mike Hage
Hair & Beauty	Karen Hunter
Hospitality & Catering	Karen Hunter
Humanities	Helen Laker
ICT / Media
Inclusive Learning Curriculum / High Needs / ALS	Mike Hage
Mathematics & English GCSE / FS / Literacy	Dhiren Suares
Safeguarding	Mike Hage
Science / A-Level Studies	Felix Beck
Sport & Public Services	Barbara Barwick
SMSC	Mary Karooma-Brooker
Equality & Diversity	Mary Karooma-Brooker

 

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Declaration of Interests

Unless otherwise specified all governors have declared that do not have any business or financial interests.

• Mtr. Ariadne van def Hof is also a governor at Christ Church CE School, Shooters Hill.
• Sue Hammond is a Trustee at Signma Academy Trust and NCTS Academy Trust.

Governors Term Length

Governors are expected to serve a four year term, Governors are to resign before the full four year term if they so choose, Governors are also free to run for another term.

Governor Selection

Governors are selected in accordance with DFE Academy Governance guidance. This includes appointment, peer recommendation, application or appointment via vote. Further information can be found in the terms of reference attachment below.

Governor Secure Area

Governors have access to a secure environment hosted on Firefly VLE. 

You can find a copy of the Governance Handbook (March 2019) below as a downloadable attachment or by clicking this link.