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.

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