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

      Child Protection / Safeguarding, SEND and Attendance Governor / Pupil Premium / Safer Recruitment

    • Committee's

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

    • Previous Year Attendance

      12/12

  • 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

      Health & Safety Governor & Well Being Governor

    • Committee's

      Pupil & Curriculum, Behaviour & Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      10/11

  • 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

      Basic Skills Governor

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      7/8

  • 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

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety, Staffing & Finance Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      5/8

  • 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

      Governor

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance

    • Previous Year Attendance

      5/8

  • Colette Soan

    Colette Soan

    • Governor Type

      LA Governor - Vice Chair

    • Date of Appointment

      05/12/19

    • Term of Office

      04/12/23

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Well being Governor

    • Committee's

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

    • Previous Year Attendance

      8/11

  • Hayley Coley

    Hayley Coley

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted Staff Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      13/07/2020

    • Term of Office

      12/07/2024

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Basic Skills Governor

    • Committee's

      Pupil & Curriculum

    • Previous Year Attendance

      5/8

  • Melonie Farrell

    Melonie Farrell

    • Governor Type

      Co-Opted

    • Date of Appointment

      13/07/2020

    • Term of Office

      12/07/2024

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Pupil Premium & Safer Recruitment Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour and Safety, Staffing & Finance, Pay Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      9/12

  • Harbinder Kang

    Harbinder Kang

    • Governor Type

      Parent Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      10/06/2021

    • Term of Office

      09/06/2025

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      Pupil Premium Governor

    • Committee's

      Staffing & Finance Committee

    • Previous Year Attendance

      9/11

  • 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

      14/15

  • Manisha Patel

    Manisha Patel

    • Governor Type

      Parent Governor

    • Date of Appointment

      29/04/2022

    • Term of Office

      28/04/2026

    • Business Interests

      None

    • Financial Interests

      None

    • Governor Role

      EYFS & Pupil & Curriculum Governor

    • Committee's

      Pupil & Curriculum

    • Previous Year Attendance

      1/1

  • 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

      EYFS / SEN Governor

    • Committee's

      Behaviour & Safety

    • Previous Year Attendance

      N/A