School Governors

Harvills’ school governors is a team of dedicated people who want to make a positive contribution to the education of children in our community. Our governors are part of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have a crucial part to play in raising standards here at Harvills Hawthorn.

The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school. The Governing Body work closely with the school’s leadership and management team to ensure that the children at Harvills get the best education possible.

We have a diverse board of governors who represent the community that we serve.

Governor Biographies

  • Nicola Cooke

    Nicola Cooke

    • Governor Type

      Chair of Governors

    • Date of Appointment

      23/03/2023

    • Term of Office

      22/03/2027

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Safeguarding / SEND / Training Skills / Wellbeing / EYFS / Pupil Premium

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance, Pupil & Curriculum, Pay Committee, Behaviour & Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Joanne Sheen

    Joanne Sheen

    • Governor Type

      Headteacher

    • Date of Appointment

      01/09/2017

    • Term of Office

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Headteacher

    • Committee's

      All

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Colette Soan

    Colette Soan

    • Governor Type

      LA Governor - Vice Chair

    • Date of Appointment

      20/09/23

    • Term of Office

      19/09/27

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Wellbeing / ECT Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety, Staffing and Finance Committee, Pupil and Curriculum, Pay Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Dr Sabiha Khushnud

    Dr Sabiha Khushnud

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      19/07/2022

    • Term of Office

      18/07/2026

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Well being Governor

    • Committee's

      Pupil & Curriculum, Behaviour & Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      10/11

  • Melonie Farrell

    Melonie Farrell

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      22/03/24

    • Term of Office

      21/03/28

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Safer Recruitment / Pupil Premium Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety, Pupil and Curriculum, Pay Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Kit Salmon

    Kit Salmon

    • Governor Type

      Staff Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      24/05/2023

    • Term of Office

      23/05/2027

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Attendance / Safer Recruitment

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Mark Wilson

    Mark Wilson

    • Governor Type

      Partnership Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      20/04/23

    • Term of Office

      19/04/27

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Wellbeing / Health and Safety

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Denise Heginbotham

    Denise Heginbotham

    • Governor Type

      Partnership Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      20/04/23

    • Term of Office

      19/04/27

    • Business Interests

      Works for Riverside

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Community Governor

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Natalie Barnett

    Natalie Barnett

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      22/09/2022

    • Term of Office

      21/09/2026

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour & Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Caitlyn Lloyd

    Caitlyn Lloyd

    • Governor Type

      Parent Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      30/09/2024

    • Term of Office

      29/09/2028

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      TBC

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

  • Manjinder Bains

    Manjinder Bains

    • Governor Type

      Parent Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      30/09/2024

    • Term of Office

      29/09/2028

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      TBC

    • Previous Year Attendance

      See A

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Reception 2027 tours: Wednesday 21st October & Wednesday 11th November, 3:45–4:15pm. Book via 0121 557 1034 or info@harvillshawthorn.co.uk
Welcome to our new website – exploring all the latest information about life at Harvills Hawthorn
Friday 23rd October 2026 is a staff training day. Children break up on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
The window for Nursery Applications will open at 9am on Thursday 1st October. Please keep an eye on our Nursery Admissions Page on this date for a link to an application form to appear.