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.
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.
Pay committee: 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, Co-opted Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 |
Louise Wilkinson |
Vice-Chair, Co-opted Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 |
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 |
Dr. David Karp, FHEA |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 |
Lorna Cummings |
Staff Governor & HJS Head of School (Holland Road) Term of office: 10.09.2021-09.09.2025 |
Abby Hedger-Jones |
Associate Member Term of office: 06.09.2022-05.09.2026 |
Marcel Armour |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 11.07.2023-10.07.2027 |
Emer Gardener |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 13.12.2022-12.12.2026 |
Alex Scott |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 |
Sam Self |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 |
Katie Kershaw |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 |
Oyinkolade Akinleye |
Co-opted Governor Term of office: 01.04.2025-31.3.2029 |
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 |
Ben Massey | Co-opted | 02.07.2024 | Resigned |
Barbara Bush | Co-opted | 02.07.2024 | Resigned |
Jo Corbbett | Co-opted | 02.07.2024 | Resigned |
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 |
Enquiries for the Hove Learning Federation Governing Body can be directed to the Senior Clerks to Governors, at clerk@hovelearningfederation.brighton-hove.sch.uk