Governance

THPT Governance
Our model of governance is designed to ensure that all THPT schools truly bring out the best in our children and young people and remain rooted in their local communities.
Strong governance is essential in ensuring high educational standards and excellent provision. In line with the statutory responsibilities for multi-academy trusts, the Trust Board holds statutory governance responsibilities, which ultimately govern each of our schools. These responsibilities are delegated to the CEO and, in turn, executive leaders within the Trust, then to our Principals. These leaders hold responsibility for overall performance, financial viability, legal compliance and statutory duties.
More information about our Board of Trustees and wider governance can be found here.
Our local governance boards (lgbs) have an important advisory role, helping us remain strongly connected to delivering for our communities. They receive regular updates on school life and engage closely with stakeholders, particularly our children and young people, parents and staff. However, LGBs do not represent statutory governance and have no statutory responsibilities.
More information about this school’s LGB can be found below.
In order to remain at the forefront of professional practice, our Heads of Phase, on behalf of the CEO, line manage our school Principals and are responsible for academy target setting and monitoring progress towards addressing improvement priorities, as well as ensuring an effective culture of safeguarding.
More information about THPT’s executive leaders can be found here.
Membership, Roles and Attendance – Academic Year 2024-25
Governor Name | Category | Term of Office – Start | Term of Office – End | Appointing Body | Additional Position of Responsibility | Attendance* AY 2023-2024 |
James Local | Local Governor | 10/02/2020 | 09/02/2025 | THPT | Vice-Chair | 2/4 |
Abigail Harman | Local Governor (Staff) |
01/11/2022 | 31/10/2026 | THPT | 2/4 | |
Kathryn Hern | Local Governor (Parent) |
01/12/2022 | 30/11/2026 | THPT | 3/4 | |
Paloma McGuiness | Local Governor | 01/12/2022 | 30/11/2026 | THPT | 2/4 | |
Emily Taggart-Edmeades | Local Governor (Parent) | 01/12/2022 | 30/11/2026 | THPT | Chair | 3/4 |
*Attendance is expressed as attended over expected
Governors who have stood down over the last 12 months:
Ian Wilson | Local Governor (Trustee) |
Term of Office ended 31/08/24 |
Paul Partrick | Local Governor | Term of Office ended 15/07/24 |
Parents and carers who wish to contact the Governors, or would like information about becoming a Governor, should contact Emma Salter, Local Governance Coordinator by email at emma.salter@thpt.org.uk