Henwick
Meet the Governors
As of Monday 9th October 2023, we joined Cardwell and Eglinton Primary Schools to form the Ambition Federation.
After careful consideration on the DFE encouraging schools to publish the diversity and protected characteristic of the governing board they have decided to opt out of publishing this information
Governance Strategic Plan 2024-2025Governors Collaborative Working Policy 2024-2025Governors Virtual Attendance Policy 2024-2025
Governing Board Code of Conduct Policy 2024-2025
Annual Governance Statement 2024-2025
John Frankis - Co-Chair of Governors
| Name: | John Frankis |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: | Co-Chair of Governor Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/8 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 3/6 |
Carol Smith - Co-Chair of Governors
| Name: | Carol Smith |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: | Co-Chair of Governor Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | Yes
(Carol is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools & within the Ambition Governing board.) |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
5/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 2/6 |
Gillian Lakareber - Vice Chair of Governors
| Name: | Gillian Lakareber |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Vice Chair of Governor Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: | 0/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 1/6 |
Harvey McEnroe - Vice Chair of Governors; Parent Governor
| Name: | Harvey McEnroe |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Vice Chair of Governor Parent Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: |
Parent of The Ambition of Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
Yes (Harvey is a parent to students within the Federation of Schools.) |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
5/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 1/6 |
Mrinmoy Borooah - Co-opted Governor
| Name: | Mrinmoy Borooah |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 1/6 |
Michael Cohen - Co-opted Governor
| Name: | Michael Cohen |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
Yes (Michael is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools.) |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 2/6 |
Rebecca Cox - Co-opted Governor
| Name: | Rebecca Cox |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
5/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 1/6 |
Nina Hotchkis - Co-opted Governor
| Name: | Nina Hotchkis |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
5/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 2/6 |
Peter Smith - Co-opted Governor
| Name: | Peter Smith |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Co-opted Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
Yes (Peter is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools & within the Ambition Governing board.) |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
5/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 2/6 |
Lisa Lazell - Staff Governor
| Name: | Lisa Lazell |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Staff Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Staff of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 3/6 |
Mandy Butler - Staff Governor
| Name: | Mandy Butler |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Staff Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Staff of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | Yes |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
Yes (Mandy is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools.) |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
5/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 3/6 |
Ken Palmer - Associate Member
| Name: | Ken Palmer |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Associate Member - Voting Rights |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Term From: | 10 October 2024 |
| Term To: |
10 October 2028 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
4/4 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | _/6 |
Rob Dunbabin - Associate Member
| Name: | Rob Dunbabin |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Associate Member - No Voting Rights |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: |
Staff of The Ambition of Federation (Headteacher - Cardwell Primary School) |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No
|
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 3/6 |
Claire Lotriet - Associate Member
| Name: | Claire Lotriet |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Associate Member - No Voting Rights |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: |
Staff of The Ambition of Federation (Headteacher - Henwick Primary School) |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No
|
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 3/6 |
Emma Jarrett-Shorter - Associate Member
| Name: | Emma Jarrett-Shorter |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Associate Member - No Voting Rights |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: |
Staff of The Ambition of Federation (Headteacher - Eglinton Primary School) |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: | No
|
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 2/6 |
James Hickman - Parent Governor
| Name: | James Hickman |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Parent Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: |
Parent of The Ambition of Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
08 October 2027 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
Yes (James is a parent to a student within the Federation of Schools.) |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | 3/6 |
School Governor Leavers
Kate Bingham - Local Authority Governor
| Name: | Kate Bingham |
| Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate: |
Local Authority Governor |
| Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body: |
Local Authority of The Ambition of Federation |
| Term From: | 09 October 2023 |
| Term To: |
31 August 2025 |
| Additional Information: |
|
| Committees Responsibilities: | Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation |
| Relevant Business Interests: |
No |
| Other Education Establishments Governed: | No |
| Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives: |
No |
| Attendance Meeting 2024/2025: |
6/6 |
| Attendance Meeting 2025/2026: | _/6 |