Governors are appointed or elected for a fixed period of time and work on your behalf to secure quality teaching and learning for your child/children. All Governors can be contacted through the school.
The Governing Body meets at least once a term. In addition to this a number of committees and working parties meet more frequently to conduct business affecting the day-to-day management of the school.
Clerk to the Governing Body:
Andrew Dunn
c/o Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove
Hartlepool
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Chair of Governors:
Sarah Mbama
c/o Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove
Hartlepool
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The list of governors below reflects people who are able to devote time and expertise and, as a whole body, help the school improve its “quality of provision” and make decisions on matters that are brought to its attention.
The Academy is extremely lucky to have such a proactive and supportive Governing Body.
| Role | Governor | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Sarah Mbama | 25/11/2024 | 24/11/2026 |
| Vice-Chair | Jane Henderson-Thynne | 18/01/2022 | 17/01/2026 |
| Co-opted Governor | Sarah Mincher | 05/02/2024 | 04/02/2028 |
| Co-opted Governor | Frances Wilson | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2028 |
| Co-opted Governor | Sonya Black | 25/11/2024 | 24/11/2028 |
| Co-opted Governor | Phil Totty | 01/01/2025 | 31/12/2028 |
| Headteacher (Ex-Officio) | Christian Park | 01/09/2021 | Ex-Officio |
| Parent Governor | Amy Taylor | 15/07/2024 | 14/07/2028 |
| Staff Governor | Liam Muir | 09/11/2021 | 08/11/2025 |
| Staff Governor | Emily Booth | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 |
| Governor | Term Start | Original Term End | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipal Sachdev | 07/03/2023 | 06/03/2027 | 26/10/2023 |
| Victoria Stuart | 02/02/2021 | 01/02/2025 | 10/01/2024 |
| Allison Morgan | 18/01/2022 | 17/01/2026 | 31/12/2023 |
| Marie Stephenson | 02/02/2023 | 01/02/2027 | 02/05/2024 |
| Sam Cook | 02/02/2024 | 01/02/2027 | 15/07/2024 |
| Valda Varadinek-Skelton | 06/10/2020 | 05/10/2024 | 30/09/2024 |
| Carl Bellwood | 05/02/2024 | 04/02/2025 | 12/05/2025 |