The Local Governing Body of Hornchurch High School has responsibility under the Academy’s Articles of Government for its general direction. The Headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation and management of the Academy. Should you wish to make contact with any member of the Governing Board please email the school office and mark the email as confidential. This will then be forwarded to the appropriate person.
The Governing Body has significant responsibilities. In particular, it is responsible for the Academy’s delegated budget and for the curriculum.
At Hornchurch High School the Governing Body meets in full once every half term.
The Local Governing Body is currently made up as follows:
Name | Role | Term of office – start date | Term of office – renew | Position of responsib- ility | Relevant business interests |
Terry Irish-Jones | Chair of Governors | 1st September 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Safeguarding | None |
Lesley Hall | Independent Governor | 1st September 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Behaviour | None |
Jill Hilton | Independent Governor | 1st September 2023 | 31st August 2026 | SEND | None |
Jack McLaughlin | Parent Governor | 1st November 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Health & Safety | None |
Tina Reed | LA Governor | 1st September 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Careers | None |
Helen Tucker | Parent Governor | 1st November 2022 | 31st August 2026 | PSHE & Personal Development | None |
Lorraine Waddington | Independent Governor | 1st September 2023 | 31st August 2026 | – | None |
Roger Leighton | CEO MAT | 1st September 2022 | 31st August 2026 | – | CEO of Partnership Learning |
Serena Madhvani | Head Teacher | 20th February 2023 | 31st August 2026 | Head Teacher | None |
Please see attached document for details on Governor attendance for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23