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

Jo bailey

Appointed
Governor

 

(Appointed
by the LGB)

 

Member and Chair of the LGB

Department Link Governor - Humanities

Current term:
05.06.2022 to 05.06.2026

Start date: 19th April 2018

Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE

Jane Cecil

Jane cecil gov

Appointed Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member and Vice Chair of the LGB

Chair of Finance and Premises Committee
Department Link Governor - Maths and Pupil Premium

Current term:
10.12.2020 to 10.12.2024

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

NLE camera 27.06 (2)

Ex-Officio
Co-Headteacher

(Appointed
​by TKAT)

Member of the LGB

Member of the F&P Committee

Appointed 1st July 2024
Expires n/a

Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE

Nicholas Taylor

Dr Nick Taylor   Deputy Headteacher

Ex-Officio
Co-Headteacher

(Appointed
​by TKAT)

Member of the LGB

Member of the F&P Committee

Appointed 1st July 2024
Expires n/a

Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE

 

Chris Dring

Chris dring

Appointed
Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member of LGB

Child Protection Link Governor, including Safeguarding
Department Link Governor - English

 

Current term:
05.11.2020 to 05.11.2024

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

Julian Page   Governor Feb23

 

Appointed
Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member LGB

Department Link Governor - Science

Current term:
09.02.2023 to 08.02.2027

Start date: 9th February 2023

Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE

Karen Guy

Unnamed

Appointed Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member of the LGB

Department Link Governor - Citizenship and Wellbeing

Current term:
09.06.22 - 08.06.26

Start date: 9th June 2022

Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE

Jon Davis

Jon davis parent gov

Parent
Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member of the LGB and Vice Chair of Finance and Premises Committee
Department Link Governor - Science and Health and Safety

Current term:
28.03.2024 to 27.03.2028

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

Emma bryant governor

Appointed
Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member LGB
Department Link Governor - Humanities

 

Current term:
01.02.2022 to 01.02.2026

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

Pete phillips gov headshot

Parent
Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member LGB
Department Link Governor - English and SEND

Current term:
01.02.2022 to 01.02.2026

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

Andy cole gov

Appointed
Governor

(Appointed
​by the LGB)

Member of the LGB
Department Link Governor - Design Technology and Careers

Current term:
10.12.2020 to 09.12.2024

Start date: 10th December 2020

Declarations of Interest, including transactions to 31st August 2024 - NONE

 

 

Staff
Governor

** vacancy **

(Elected ​by Staff)

 

 

 

Staff
Governor

** vacancy **

(Elected ​by Staff)

 

Emma Symonds

Clerk to 
Governors

Appointed 1st August 2016
Expires n/a


CHS GB Attendance at meetings 2023-24 can be found here

CHS GB Attendance at meetings 2022-23 can be found here