Governors
In all schools, day to day management of the school is the responsibility of the Headteacher, but the Governing Body is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school life and has three statutory responsibilities:
Setting the strategic direction
Governing Bodies are the key strategic decision makers in every school. Along with the Headteacher, it is the job of the Governing Body to set the school’s aims and objectives around how the school will develop and improve. They set policies, formulate plans and agree targets to help the school achieve these objectives, as well as regularly reviewing their strategic framework in light of that progress.
Creating robust accountability
The Governing Body is there to support and challenge the Headteacher. They play a crucial role in holding the Headteacher to account for securing the best possible outcomes for pupils. By challenging key decisions and asking pertinent questions about the school’s performance data, Governors aim to guarantee high standards in education.
Financial responsibility
Governing bodies have a strategic role in the financial management of schools. Their key responsibilities include, setting financial priorities through the school development plan, the 3-year financial plan and the annual budget. They also decide on how the school’s delegated budget should be spent in accordance with the School Improvement Plan and statutory curriculum requirements.
Governing bodies are appointed or elected in a number of different Governor categories, representing the various groups with an interest in the school. They bring different skills and experience to the Governing Body (co-opted Governors are appointed specifically for the skills they offer) and share a keen interest in the education of the children at Hormead and an enthusiasm to help achieve the school’s Vision.
Governing Board |
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Foundation Parochial Church Council Appointed |
James Wyld Norman Richards |
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Foundation Diocesan Board of Education Appointed |
Michael Johnson (Chair) Vacancy (1) |
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Headteacher |
Lynda Cowler |
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Foundation Ex-Officio |
Revd James Sawyer (Vice Chair) |
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Parent |
Lizzie Johnson Tom Millbrow |
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Staff |
Steph Finch |
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Local Authority |
Rose Dale |
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Associate Member |
Vacancy (1) |
Become a Governor
The role of the school Governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. School Governing Bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. All our Governors have an area of the school or subject that they are linked to.
We currently have a vacancy for a Foundation Governor. Please contact the Chairman, via the School Office, should you require further information about any of our vacancies.
The Governing Body of Hormead has determined that a Governor's term of office is four years.
Meet our Governors
Governors are dedicated to ensuring that the children in our school have the best education possible. Their primary focus involves working in partnership with the school, parents and children to get the best outcomes for all. You can read more about who they are in our sections to the left of this page.
Register of Interests & Terms of Office
Governors are required to declare any potential business interests, relationships to any employees of the school or to other Governors, the Clerk or associate members of the Governing Body. Governors are also asked to declare any other educational establishments where they are a Governor, Director or Trustee, any of which may lead to a conflict of interest. See below for more information.
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Name of Governor |
Type of Governor |
Term from |
Term to |
Register of Interests |
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Stephanie Finch |
Staff |
07 Mar 2022 |
6 Mar 2026 |
No declarations of interest |
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Lynda Cowler |
Headteacher |
01 Sep 2019 |
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No declarations of interest |
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Rose Dale |
Local Authority |
22 Jun 2023 |
21 Jun 2027 |
No declarations of interest |
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Lizzie Johnson |
Parent |
24 Jun 2021 |
23 Jun 2025 |
No declarations of interest |
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Michael Johnson |
Foundation DBE |
31 Jan 2021 |
30 Jan 2025 |
Alswick Hall Farms Limited - Farms local to School |
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Tom Millbrow |
Parent |
23 Mar 2022 |
22 Mar 2026 |
No declarations of interest |
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Norman Richards |
Foundation PCC |
13 Sep 2022 |
12 Sep 2026 |
No declarations of interest |
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James Sawyer |
Foundation ex-officio |
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No declarations of interest |
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James Wyld |
Foundation PCC |
17 May 2021 |
16 May 2025 |
Wyld Farms - Farm bordering school |
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Sarah |
Clerk |
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Also, Strategic Leader of Governance for Hertfordshire |
Governor Meetings 2024-2025
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Governing Board |
Date |
Remote / In Person |
Apologies for non- attendance |
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Autumn Term |
Full Governing Body |
Wed 25th September |
In person 6pm |
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Curriculum Committee |
Tue 1st October |
In person 1pm |
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Finance Committee |
Tue 8th October |
In person 5pm |
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Full Governing Body |
Wed 6th November |
Remote 6pm |
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Finance Committee |
Tue 26th November |
Remote 5pm |
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Curriculum Committee |
Tues 12th November |
In person 1pm |
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Spring Term |
Curriculum Committee |
Thur 9th January |
In person 1pm |
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Finance Committee |
Tues 28th January |
Remote 5pm |
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Curriculum Committee |
Tues 25th February |
In person 1pm |
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Finance Committee |
Tue 4th March |
Remote 5pm |
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Full Governing Body |
Tue 11th March |
In person 6pm |
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Summer Term |
Finance Committee |
Tue 29th April |
In person 5pm |
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| Curriculum Committee |
Tue 8th May |
In person 1pm |
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Full Governing Body |
Wed 14th May |
Remote 6pm |
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Curriculum Committee |
Tue 10th June |
In person 1pm |
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Full Governing Body |
Wed 18th June |
In person 6pm |
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