Governors
Chichester High School is an academy as part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT).
TKAT is a multi-academy trust which was established on 1st September 2010. Its constitution is set out in the Articles of Association and this is shared with individual academies via the Scheme of Delegation. TKAT have, through the Scheme of Delegation, established Local Governing Bodies for each of the Academies.
Governor's Strategic Plan 2018 - 2023 can be found here
Following the appointment of our new Co-Headteachers and a new Chair of Governors - this will be updated shortly.
The Governor Impact/Mission Statement 2022/23 can be found here
Please click here to read the TKAT Scheme of Delegation.
Please click here to see the CHS copy of the constitution.
The Local Governing Body of each of the Academies is responsible for fulfilling the strategic and operational governance role in the conduct of the Academy.
Please click here to Meet the Trustees of TKAT
Please click here to link to Governance information relating to TKAT, including the structure of governance and relevant details about Trustees terms of office, attendance and business interests.
Click here for the TKAT key information page
Chichester High School Local Governing Body (LGB)
Membership
The constitution is made up of 13 governors.
2 Co-Headteachers
2 staff governors (2 vacancies)
2 parent governors
7 appointed governors
Chair of Governors: Jo Bailey, an appointed governor
Vice-Chair of Governors: Jane Cecil, an appointed governor
Please see the details below of our current LGB members.
For correspondence with the Governors please contact the Clerk to Governors, Emma Symonds email or in writing to the school address which can be found here
Structure
There are seven meetings of the full Local Governing Body each academic year.
In addition to this, there are two committees: Pay Review and Finance & Premises, who have delegated responsibility laid out in their terms of reference.
Pay Review
To implement the Pay Policy in a fair and objective manner and to consider any individual representations that may be made in respect of pay decisions.
To undertake an annual pay review for each member of staff based on the criteria set out in the Pay Policy with effect from 1 September.
To observe all statutory and contractual obligations, including making arrangements to notify pay decisions to individual members of staff within appropriate timescales.
To consider recommendations of the reviewer/Headteacher for pay rises.
To recommend the annual budget required for pay purposes, including provision for discretionary pay awards arising from performance reviews.
Finance & Premises
To review, adopt and monitor a Finance Policy which includes the local scheme of delegation for spending and budgetary adjustments (virements) for the committee, Headteacher and other nominated staff.
To draft and propose to the governing body for adoption an annual school budget taking into account the priorities of the Academy Improvement Plan.
To monitor the income and expenditure throughout the year of all delegated and devolved funds against the annual budget plan.
To report back to each meeting of the full governing body and to alert them of potential problems or significant anomalies at an early date.
To provide support and guidance for the governing body and the Headteacher on all matters relating to the maintenance and development of the premises and grounds, including Health and Safety.
For correspondence with the Governors please contact the Clerk to Governors, Emma Symonds email or in writing to the school address which can be found here
Governor Click on a Governor to see their pen sketch. |
Governor Type |
Committee membership, Roles and Responsibilities |
Jo Bailey |
Appointed
(Appointed
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Member and Chair of the LGB Current term: Start date: 19th April 2018 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE |
Jane Cecil |
Appointed Governor (Appointed |
Member and Vice Chair of the LGB Chair of Finance and Premises Committee Current term: Start date: 10th December 2020 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - Holds a trusteeship, governorship and/or other employment at another educational institution and/or charity - there have been no transactions with TKAT in 2023/24 |
Naomi Lewry |
Ex-Officio (Appointed |
Member of the LGB Member of the F&P Committee Appointed 1st July 2024 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE |
Nicholas Taylor |
Ex-Officio (Appointed |
Member of the LGB Member of the F&P Committee Appointed 1st July 2024 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE |
Chris Dring |
Appointed (Appointed |
Member of LGB Current term: Start date: 1st September 2013 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - Holds a trusteeship, governorship and/or other employment at another educational institution and/or charity - there have been no transactions with TKAT in 2023/24 |
Julian Page
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Appointed (Appointed |
Member LGB Department Link Governor - Science Current term: Start date: 9th February 2023 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE |
Karen Guy |
Appointed Governor (Appointed |
Member of the LGB Department Link Governor - Citizenship and Wellbeing Current term: Start date: 9th June 2022 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE |
Jon Davis |
Parent (Appointed |
Member of the LGB and Vice Chair of Finance and Premises Committee Current term: Start date: 28th March 2024 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - Holds a trusteeship, governorship and/or other employment at another educational institution and/or charity - there have been no transactions with TKAT in 2023/24 |
Emma Jane Bryant |
Appointed (Appointed |
Member LGB Current term: Start date: 1st February 2022 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - Ms Bryant is an exam invigilator at CHS |
Dr Pete Phillips |
Parent (Appointed |
Member LGB Current term: Start date: 1st February 2022 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - Dr. Phillips is a senior lecturer at University of Chichester |
Andy Coles |
Appointed (Appointed |
Member of the LGB Current term: Start date: 10th December 2020 Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE |
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Staff ** vacancy ** (Elected by Staff) |
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Staff ** vacancy ** (Elected by Staff) |
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Emma Symonds |
Clerk to |
Appointed 1st August 2016 |
CHS GB Attendance at meetings 2023-24 can be found here
CHS GB Attendance at meetings 2022-23 can be found here