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Governing Body

Members

Governors serving the School within the past 12 months:

  • Mr John Dennis

    Roles

    • Chair of Governors
    • Member of the Harvey Academy Trust
    • Academy Governor
    • PPPF Committee
    • SPPC Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 3-Jul-2021 → 2-Jul-2025

    Registered Interests

    • No registered business interests
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Martin Bridges

    Roles

    • Vice-Chair of Governors
    • Member of the Harvey Academy Trust
    • Academy Governor
    • Governor Training
    • PPPF Committee (Chair)

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 17-Aug-2022 → 16-Aug-2026

    Registered Interests

    • 3 registered business interests:
      1. The Ridsdale Trust (Trustee)
      2. IIS South East Ltd t/a Independent Insurance Services (Director)
      3. IIS Holdings Ltd (Director)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Scott Norman

    Roles

    • Headteacher
    • Governor
    • PPPF Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 1-Jan-2023 → 31-Dec-2026

    Registered Interests

    • No registered business interests
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Governs 1 institution similar institutions:
      1. Turner Free School

  • Ms Karen Callander

    Roles

    • Academy Governor
    • Teaching and Learning
    • SPPC Committee (Vice-Chair)

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 21-Aug-2023 → 20-Aug-2027

    Registered Interests

    • 1 registered business interest:
      1. Project Connect TopCo Ltd (Company Secretary)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr James Chamberlain (term expired)

    Roles

    • Staff Governor
    • SPPC Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 10-May-2021 → 9-May-2025 (term expired)

    Registered Interests

    • 1 registered business interest:
      1. The Harvey Grammar School (Head of House)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mrs Michelle Mitchell

    Roles

    • Member of the Harvey Academy Trust
    • Academy Governor
    • Pupil Behaviour
    • Welfare and Safeguarding
    • SEND
    • SPPC Committee (Chair)

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 28-Sep-2023 → 27-Sep-2027

    Registered Interests

    • No registered business interests
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Dominic van der Wal

    Roles

    • Member of the Harvey Academy Trust
    • Academy Governor

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 3-Oct-2024 → 2-Oct-2028

    Registered Interests

    • 3 registered business interests:
      1. Sandgate Primary School - Co-opted Governor
      2. Department for Transport - GLD Lawyer
      3. Deputy District Judge (Civil)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Governs 1 institution similar institutions:
      1. Sandgate Primary School

  • Mr Bill Caudwell

    Roles

    • Academy Governor
    • PPPF Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 8-Nov-2022 → 7-Nov-2026

    Registered Interests

    • 1 registered business interest:
      1. Mt Kenya Tree Nursery - Charity Trustee, appointed December 2012
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Robin Hancox

    Roles

    • Staff Governor
    • SPPC Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 20-Sep-2023 → 19-Sep-2027

    Registered Interests

    • 1 registered business interest:
      1. The Harvey Grammar School (Employee)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mrs Alison Carney

    Roles

    • Academy Governor
    • Curriculum
    • SPPC Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 1-Oct-2023 → 30-Sep-2027

    Registered Interests

    • 2 registered business interests:
      1. Canterbury Christ Church University (Senior Lecturer)
      2. Spouse is Chair of The Shepway Sports Trust and F51
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Samuel Ireland

    Roles

    • Academy Governor

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 7-Dec-2023 → 6-Dec-2027

    Registered Interests

    • No registered business interests
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Daniel Payne

    Roles

    • Parent Governor
    • PPPF Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 3-Oct-2023 → 2-Oct-2027

    Registered Interests

    • 5 registered business interests:
      1. Beresfords Chartered Certified Accountants (Equity Partner)
      2. Beresfords Coroprate Services Ltd (Director/Shareholer)
      3. CRSGT (Trading) Ltd (Director)
      4. Folkestone Optimist Hockey Club (Treasurer)
      5. The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust (Treasurer)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mrs Suzanne Shaw

    Roles

    • Parent Governor
    • SPPC Committee

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position has voting rights.

    Term

    • 3-Oct-2023 → 2-Oct-2027

    Registered Interests

    • 1 registered business interest:
      1. Kent Trainers Ltd (Owner/Director/50% Shareholder)
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

  • Mr Martin Hydes

    Roles

    • Clerk to the Governors
    • Company Secretary

    Appointment

    • This position was appointed by members.
    • This position does not have voting rights.

    Term

    • ex officio

    Registered Interests

    • No registered business interests
    • No registered financial interests
    • No registered relationships
    • Does not serve as Governor to any other school/institution

Committees

Groups and committees currently in operation:

  • Pay, Personnel, Premises and Finance (PPPF)
    • Mr John Dennis
    • Mr Martin Bridges (Chair)
    • Mr Scott Norman
    • Mr Bill Caudwell
    • Mr Daniel Payne
    • Mrs Kirsty Bristow (School Business Manager)
    Note: Positions marked "A N Other" are to be taken up by suitable governors who are available on the dates required.

  • Safeguarding, Pupil Progress & Curriculum (SPPC)
    • Mr John Dennis
    • Ms Karen Callander (Vice-Chair)
    • Mrs Michelle Mitchell (Chair)
    • Mr Robin Hancox
    • Mrs Alison Carney
    • Mrs Suzanne Shaw
    • Mr Simon Goodfellow (Deputy Head)
    • Mr Andy Allon (Deputy Head)
    Note: Positions marked "A N Other" are to be taken up by suitable governors who are available on the dates required.

  • Head’s Performance Review Committee (HPRC)
    • Mr John Dennis
    • Mr Martin Bridges
    • A N Other (External Consultant)
    Note: Positions marked "A N Other" are to be taken up by suitable governors who are available on the dates required.

  • Student Discipline Committee (SDC)
    • A N Other
    • A N Other
    Note: Positions marked "A N Other" are to be taken up by suitable governors who are available on the dates required.

  • Staff Dismissal & Redundancy Committee (SDRC)
    • Mr John Dennis
    • A N Other
    • A N Other
    Note: Positions marked "A N Other" are to be taken up by suitable governors who are available on the dates required.

  • Complaints, Appeals and Grievance Committee (CAGC)
    • Mr Martin Bridges
    • A N Other
    • A N Other
    Note: Positions marked "A N Other" are to be taken up by suitable governors who are available on the dates required.

Publications

Key Documents and Reports

Contacting the Board of Governors

Governors can be reached via the Clerk to the Governing Body.