Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)
The Role of Governors
In England there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.
Members of Academy Governing Bodies work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out various key functions, including:
- Discuss and set aims and objectives for the Academy;
- Ratify the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives;
- Approve/Agree the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives;
- Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.
The role of the Academy Governor is to provide challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. be a 'critical friend'.
The Governing Body of Harris Westminster Sixth Form
The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here) but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Academy Governing Body which is comprised of the Governors of the Academy. Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or carers of students at the Academy, or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Westminster Sixth Form are shown below.
- The Chair of the Academy Governing Body is Mr John Colenutt. Mr Colenutt can be contacted at Harris Westminster Sixth Form's address or via the Clerk to the Governing Body
- The Safeguarding Governor is Ms Rebecca Hickey
- The Clerk to the Governing Body is Ms Frances O'Donnell who can be contacted on 0203 772 4555
| Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Resignation Date | Appointed as | Business and Pecuniary Interests | Meetings attended 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Colenutt | 16/03/2020 (reappointed 16/03/2024) | 4 Years | N/A | Chair of Governors | Westminster School - Governor | 4/4 (FGB) 2/3 (F&GPC) |
| Mr James Handscombe | 01/05/2014 | Ex-officio | N/A | Ex-Officio (Executive Principal) | None | 4/4 (FGB) 3/3 (F&GPC) |
| Ms Claire Scott | 19/04/2022 | Ex-officio | N/A | Ex-Officio (Head of School) | None | 4/4 (FGB) 3/3 (F&GPC) |
| Ms Jamie Clifford | 25/01/2023 | 2 Years | N/A | Alumni Governor | None | 2/2 (FGB) |
| Professor Margaret Dallman | 29/03/2022 | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | None |
1/1 (FGB)
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| Ms Francesca David | 17/11/2023 | 2 Years | N/A | Parent Governor | None | N/A |
| Ms Rebecca Hickey | 01/04/2022 | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | Harris Federation - Directory of Secondary Education Farmington Trust - Trustee | 3/4 (FGB) 2/3 (F&GPC) |
| Sir Dan Moynihan | 01/05/2014 (reappointed 01/05/2018) (reappointed 01/05/2022) | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | Harris Federation - CEO Djanogly Learning Trust - Board Trustee | Governor responsibilities discharged via Federation scrutiny and monitoring |
| Dr Jan Novotny | 01/09/2017 (reappointed 01/09/2021) | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor, Chair of F&GPC | None | 3/4 (FGB) 3/3 (F&GPC) |
| Mr Yogesh Patel | 21/02/2022 | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | Coutts & Company - Managing Director London Marathon Charitable Trust - Trustee | 3/4 (FGB) 3/3 (F&GPC) |
| Dr Gary Savage | 01/09/2020 | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | Westminster School - Head Master Arnold House Prep School - Governor | 3/4 (FGB) |
| Mr Andrew Scott-Taggart | 01/05/2014 (reappointed 01/05/2018) (reappointed 01/09/2022) | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | None | 4/4 (FGB) |
| Dr Michael Sulu | 16/03/2020 (reappointed 16/03/2024) | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | University College London - Lecturer | 1/4 (FGB) |
| Ms Ella Taylor | 05/06/2023 | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor | None | N/A |
| Ms Katherine Wade | 17/11/2023 | 2 Years | N/A | Parent Governor | None | N/A |
| Sir Ralph Waller | 01/09/2018 (reappointed 01/09/2022) | 4 Years | N/A | Sponsor Governor Vice Chair of Governors | Westminster College Oxford Trust - Chair Thrombosis Research Institute Trust - Trustee Ely Cathedral Trust - Trustee MGC Futures Trust - Trustee SPCK - Vice President Ramsbury Manor Trust - Advisor The Farmington Institute - Director | 4/4 (FGB) |
| Resigned in last 12 months: | ||||||
| Mr Greg East | 01/06/2019 | 4 Years | 31/05/2023 | Staff Governor | None | 2021-22 3/4 (FGB) |
| Ms Allaine Cerwonka | 17/11/2022 | 1 Year | 16/11/2023 | Parent Governor | None | N/A |
Governor Link Responsibilities
| Governor | Link Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Scott-Taggart | SEND, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, UCAS |
| Ms Rebecca Hickey | Safeguarding; Health & Safety |
| Dr Mike Sulu | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Dr Gary Savage | Westminster School Representative |
| Mr Yogesh Patel | Medical Needs |
| Ms Francesca David | Sustainability |
2023/24 Meetings
| Remembrance Term | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Full Governing Body Meeting | Monday 25th September 2023: 2pm |
| Finance and General Purposes Committee | Monday 6th November 2023: 1pm |
| Full Governing Body Meeting | Monday 27th November 2023: 2pm |
| Resilience Term | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Finance and General Purposes Committee | Monday 26th February 2024: 1pm |
| Full Governing Body Meeting | Monday 11th March 2024: 2pm |
| Celebration Term | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Finance and General Purposes Committee | Monday 3rd June 2024: 1pm |
| Full Governing Body Meeting | Monday 17th June 2024: 2pm |
