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.

Governor Biographies

  • Jeremy Oakley

    Jeremy Oakley

    • Governor Type

      Chair of Governors

    • Date of Appointment

      01/07/19

    • Term of Office

      30/06/23

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Child Protection/Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

    • Committee's

      Pay Committee, HT Appraisal (Chair on both committees)

    • Previous Year Attendance

      11/11

  • Nicola Cooke

    Nicola Cooke

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      11/04/19

    • Term of Office

      11/04/23

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      SEND Governor

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance, Pupil & Curriculum, Pay Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      14/14

  • Dr Sabiha Khushnud

    Dr Sabiha Khushnud

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      23/09/19

    • Term of Office

      23/09/22

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Health & Safety Governor

    • Committee's

      Pupil & Curriculum, Behaviour & Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      10/11

  • Louise Pearson

    Louise Pearson

    • Governor Type

      Vice Chair of Governors

    • Date of Appointment

      15/10/18

    • Term of Office

      15/10/21

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Vice Chair

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance, Pupil & Curriculum (Chair on both committees)

    • Previous Year Attendance

      12/13

  • Kath Salmon

    Kath Salmon

    • Governor Type

      Staff Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      01/07/19

    • Term of Office

      30/06/23

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

    • Previous Year Attendance

      9/10

  • Mark Wilson

    Mark Wilson

    • Governor Type

      Associate (Has voting rights on all committes)

    • Date of Appointment

      23/09/18

    • Term of Office

      23/09/22

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety, Pay Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      7/7

  • Denise Heginbotham

    Denise Heginbotham

    • Governor Type

      Associate (Has voting rights on all committes)

    • Date of Appointment

      01/07/19

    • Term of Office

      01/07/23

    • Business Interests

      Works for Riverside

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance

    • Previous Year Attendance

      4/8

  • Colette Soan

    Colette Soan

    • Governor Type

      LA Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      30/09/2019

    • Term of Office

      29/09/2023

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      3/4

  • Hayley Coley

    Hayley Coley

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      13/07/2020

    • Term of Office

      13/07/2024

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

    • Previous Year Attendance

      1/1

  • Melonie Farrell

    Melonie Farrell

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      12/07/2021

    • Term of Office

      12/07/2024

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      NA