Governors
Meet our governors
At Hove Learning Federation, our team of school governors plays a vital role in shaping the success of our schools.
Governing boards form part of the leadership team of the school, they set the strategic vision, provide support and challenge to ensure the best possible learning environment for every child and oversee the school’s financial performance.
Our governors come from diverse backgrounds, bringing expertise and a commitment to education that strengthens our community. They work voluntarily, giving their time and skills to help the school thrive.
Meet our Governors here.
How you can contact the school governors:
Governors are always happy to hear from parents and carerss. You can contact governors by emailing the Senior Clerk to Governors, clerk@hovelearningfederation.brighton-hove.sch.uk or through the school office. Please remember that governors deal with strategic aspects of the school. If you have a concern about something operational, you can contact the school office or your child's teacher in the first instance, and if you do not feel that your concerns have been resolved, you can contact Mrs Southern, Executive Headteacher, Mr Ledger, Deputy Head of School at Holland Road or Mrs O'Shea, Deputy Head of School at School Road or Mrs Jeffers, Deputy Head of School at Portland Road.
Our governing body is organised into committees, each focused on a key aspect of the school’s development and performance.
Our committees are:
Full Governing Board: Meets 6 times per year.
Finance and Leadership: Oversees the school’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and responsible spending. Agrees strategic targets for relevant sections of the School Development Plan. Meets 3 times per year.
Curriculum and Inclusion: Monitors academic progress, curriculum development, and student outcomes to maintain high educational standards. Agree strategic targets for relevant sections of the School Development Plan. Meets 3 times per year.
Safeguarding: Ensures the safety, welfare, and mental health support of pupils and staff. Meets 3 times per year.
Each committee is chaired by a governor who works closely with school leaders to drive improvement. By collaborating within these focused groups, our governors help the school thrive while ensuring transparency and accountability.
Governor Roles & Terms of Office:
Lisa Marshall |
Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 Roles: Chair of Safeguarding Committee, Member of Finance & Leadership Committee, Safeguarding & Behaviour Link Governor |
Louise Wilkinson |
Vice-Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 Roles: Member of Safeguarding Committee, SEND Link Governor |
Maddie Southern |
Executive Headteacher Date of appointment: 01.09.2015 |
Anne-Marie Williamson |
Parent Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 |
Sarra Lee |
Parent Governor Term of office: 02.07.2024-03.07.2028 Roles: Chair of Finance & Leadership Committee, Finance Link Governor |
Dr. David Karp, FHEA |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 Roles: Chair of Curriculum & Inclusion Committee, EYFS and Maths Link Governor |
Lorna Cummings |
Staff Governor & HJS Head of School (Holland Road) Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 Roles: Member of Safeguarding Committee and Finance & Leadership Committee |
Abby Hedger-Jones |
Associate Member Term of office: 06.09.2022-05.09.2026 Roles: Environment Link Governor |
Marcel Armour |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 11.07.2023-10.07.2027 Roles: Member of Finance & Leadership Committee, H&S Link Governor |
Alex Scott |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 Roles: Member of Curriculum & Inclusion Committee, DA/EAL/PP Link Governor |
Sam Self |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 Roles: Member of Finance & Leadership Committee, Finance Link Governor |
Katie Kershaw |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 Roles: Member of Curriculum & Inclusion Committee, English Link Governor |
Oyinkolade Akinleye |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 Roles: Member of Safeguarding Committee, Safeguarding & Behaviour Link Governor |
Governors who have stepped down/terms of office expired from the Hove Learning Federation in the last 12 months:
Name of Governor |
Type of Governor |
Date ended |
Reason |
Ella Livingstone-Greer | Co-opted | 16.09.2024 | Resigned |
Niamh O'Shea | Associate Member | 01.12.2024 | Resigned |
Sam Ledger | Associate Member | 01.12.2024 | Resigned |
Nick Jefferson | Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor | 13.01.2025 | Resigned |
Emer Gardener | Co-opted Governor | 06.07.2025 | Resigned |
Enquiries for the Hove Learning Federation Governing Body can be directed to the Senior Clerks to Governors, at clerk@hovelearningfederation.brighton-hove.sch.uk