The academy has a Governing Body to ensure that it has the capacity to improve and raise overall standards. Ofsted considers the governing body to be part of the leadership and management of the academy, however governors do not manage the academy. That is the job of the Executive Principal, Principal and Leadership Team. Governors are there to be “a critical friend” to the Principal and the academy. However they do oversee the development of the academy – their main aim being to assist the Chief Executive Offcer, Principal and senior leaders to always provide a high standard of education for all pupils, of all abilities. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of governors who are actively involved in the life of the academy.
Our Governing Body is made up of the following members:
Chair of local governing body
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Keith Binks Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 10-Feb-21 09-Feb-25
Local governors
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Diane Dunn Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 18-Nov 19 17- Nov-23
Monique Barnett Not recorded Elected by school staff 24-Nov-22 23-Nov-25
Janet Ravensdale Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 11-Nov-21 10-Nov-25
David Ravensdale Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 11-Mar-21 10-Mar-25
Rachael Macleod Not recorded Ex-officio by virtue of office as
headteacher/principal 04-Sep-23 Not recorded
Richard Brown Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 25-Nov-21 24-Nov-24
Claire Wellings Not recorded Appointed by Parents 09-Mar-23 08-Mar-27
Gary Tinkler Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 04-Jul-23 03-Jul-27
Colin McVeigh Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 06-Nov-23 05-Nov-27
Historic (left within last 12 months)
Name Role Appointed by From To
Sharon Dziendziel Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 15-May-19 14-May-23
Kerry Sutcliffe Not recorded Elected by school staff 23-Sep-20 22-Sep-23
Kris Ramsey Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 14-Sep-21 16-Sep-23
Governor Roles and Responsibilities
Health and Safety Governor - Mr Tinkler
Safeguarding Governor - Mrs Dunn
GDPR / Data Protection - Mrs Dunn & Mrs Ravensdale
LAC Governor - Mrs Dunn
Finance Governor - Mr Ravensdale
Pupil Premium Governor - Mr Binks
Sports Premium Governor - Mr Binks
Literacy Governor - Mrs Dunn
Numeracy Governor - Mrs Ravensdale
Curriculum Governor - Mr Binks
Attendance Governor - Mrs Dunn
SEND Governor - Mrs Ravensdale
Leadership Governor - Mr Brown (Link Director)
Achievement / Data Governor - Mr Binks
Website Governor - Mrs Dunn
Equality, Behaviour and Safety Governor - Mrs Ravensdale
E Safety Governor - Mrs Dunn
Single Central Record Governor - Mrs Dunn
More Able / EAL Governor - Mr Ravensdale & Mr Binks
School Council / Community Links Governor - Mrs Ravensdale
Risk Register Governors - Mrs Dunn and Mr Ravensdale
EYFS - Mrs Ravensdale
Principals Performance Management Committee – Chair Mrs Dunn
Members of Committee - Mrs Dunn, Mr Binks & Mrs Nixon
Remit - To meet with the StEP to carry out an annual review of the overall performance of the Principal and to consider and make decisions on the Principals recommendations of salary following the performance appraisal procedure.
Staff Performace Management Committee - Chair Vacancy
Members of Committee - Mr Binks & Mr Ravensdale
Remit - To meet with the Principal to carry out an annual review of the overall performance of the teachers at Hill Top Academy and to consider and make decisions on the teaching staff's recommendations of salary's following the performance appraisal procedure.
Risk Management Committee - Chair Vacancy
Members of Committee - Mrs Dunn & Mr Ravensdale
Remit - To meet with Principal and Business Manager to review the Risk Register at Hill Top Academy.
Occasional committees do meet, they are formed ‘as and when’ from available governors, with membership according to prior involvement. No conflict of interest must arise and of this the head cannot be a member of these. Staff Discipline and grievance – Staff discipline and grievance (appeals) – Complaints – Performance Management (appeals)
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Governors Declaration of Business Interests
Governor Attendance 2022 - 2023
Governor Attendance 2021 - 2022