Governance - Local Governing Board
The Governing Body includes:
- Head Teacher
- Parents of children who attend school
- People connected with the local community
- Staff at the school
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 Governing Body:
Andrew Dunn
c/o Extol Trust
Eldon Grove Academy
Hartlepool
TS26 9LY
Chair of Governors:
Sarah Mbama
c/o Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove
Hartlepool
TS26 9LY
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.
Governor Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Resignation Date (where applicable) |
Chair | |||
Sarah Mbama | 25/11/2024 | 24/11/2026 | |
Vice-Chair | |||
Jane Henderson-Thynne | 18/1/2022 | 17/1/2026 | |
Co-Opted Governors | |||
Sarah Mincher | 5/2/2024 | 4/2/2028 | |
Frances Wilson | 1/1/2021 | 31/12/2028 | |
Carl Bellwood | 5/2/2024 | 4/2/2028 | |
Sonya Black | 25/11/2024 | 24/11/2028 | |
Phil Totty | 1/1/2025 | 31/12/2028 | |
Headteacher/Ex-Officio | |||
Christian Park | 1/9/2021 | 31/8/2025 | |
Parent Governors | |||
Amy Taylor | 15/7/2024 | 14/7/2028 | |
Staff Governors | |||
Liam Muir | 9/11/2021 | 8/11/2025 | |
Emily Booth | 30/9/2024 | 29/9/2028 | |
Leavers | |||
Jaipal Sachdev | 7/3/2023 | 6/3/2027 | 26/10/2023 |
Victoria Stuart | 2/2/2021 | 1/2/2025 | 10/1/2024 |
Allison Morgan | 18/1/2022 | 17/1/2026 | 31/12/2023 |
Marie Stephenson | 2/2/2023 | 1/2/2027 | 2/5/2024 |
Sam Cook | 2/2/2024 | 1/2/2027 | 15/7/2024 |
Valda Varadinek-Skelton | 6/10/2020 | 5/10/2024 | 30/9/2024 |
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