Governing Body
Governors
In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing bodies, the three core strategic functions of the Gable Hall Governing Body are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Principal to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
This is why our model allows member schools the autonomy to lead and manage in a way that preserves their individual identity and responds to specific community needs, while unifying them through:
- a shared vision and shared objectives and values
- partnership working in key areas such as leadership, professional development and sharing best practice in pedagogy
- a relentless focus on an exceptional quality of teaching and learning systemic change and the raising of aspirations and career planning
As with all schools, Gable Hall School Governing Body is made up of representatives of the Local Authority, parents, teachers and members of the local community.The Governors are responsible for the general direction of the school. They take decisions concerning staffing, curriculum, and finance.
Governors are appointed by the Governing Body and are people who, in the opinion of the Governing Body, have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school. Detailed pen portraits which highlight the skills our Governors bring to their role can be found on the school website.The term of office of all categories of Governor is four years.
The full governing body meet at least once a term to discuss the needs and achievements of the school.
Future Plans for the Governors
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To ensure that the appropriate training programme supports Governors’ developing knowledge of education and financial systems.
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To ensure that Governors have the opportunity to involve themselves in the full life of the school community in order to broaden their understanding of their role and the impact their actions can have.
In addition to this, the Governing Body will support the Principal and the staff in the school in achieving the following school improvement targets:
- To further develop the quality of education ensuring we continue to improve outcomes for students;
- To further develop our pastoral systems to ensure all students are effectively supported;
- To further the personal development of our students;
- Continue to develop leadership across the school.
Contacting the Governors
We always welcome suggestions, feedback and ideas from parents – please contact the current Clerk to Governors is Ian Buckmaster (info@ortu.org). Governors can be contacted through Ian, and the parent governor can be contacted through the school office.
Gable Hall School (12 – four current vacancies): Updated June 2023
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Name |
Date of (re)appointment |
Appointed as |
Business & Pecuniary Interests |
Meetings attended |
Responsibilities |
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Subject |
Whole School |
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| Samuel Cooper | 1.9.24 | Principal | ||||
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Christie Harman (Chairman) |
4/12/22 |
Federation |
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2/5 |
English and Literacy, and Science |
Curriculum |
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Glen Hardwick |
28/1/20 |
Federation |
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5/5 |
6th Form and Performing Arts |
Careers/AIG |
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Sean Purcell |
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Staff |
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5/5 |
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Ed Rogers |
27/9/22 |
Federation |
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5/5 |
Business/IT and Technology/Construction/ Art |
Cadets/ Extra Curricular |
| Nicola Leete | 6.2.24 | Parent Governor | ||||
| Michael Sale | 6.2.24 | Parent Governor | ||||
The following areas of responsibility are currently unallocated (pending filling of vacancies):
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Appointed as |
Business & Pecuniary Interests |
Meetings attended |
Responsibilities |
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Whole School |
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Vacant |
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Federation |
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Vacant |
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Federation |
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Vacant |
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Federation |
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Federation |
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Current Governors - The Governing Body, which normally consists of 7 members, is currently made up as follows:
- Subject: Steps, Maths and Numeracy, Social Sciences.
- Whole School: SEND, Teaching and Learning, Pupil Premium.
Historic (left within last 12 months)
| Name | Role | Appointed by | From | To |
| Joanne Tredgett | Trust governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 15/3/22 | 25/11/24 |
| Emily Folorunsho (Associate) | Trust governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 30/4/20 | 1/9/23 |
| Ceri Evans | Local governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 September 2013 | 31 August 2022 |
| Gary Lewis | Local governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 September 2022 | 31 March 2023 |
| Georgina Clark | Chair of local governing body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 14 December 2018 | 31 August 2022 |
| Jaki Bradley | Local governor | Appointed by GB/board | 30 April 2020 | 30 September 2022 |
| Sally Khawaja | Local governor | Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust | 13 December 2018 | 20 October 2023 |
| Sophina Asong | Local governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 September 2018 | 31 August 2022 |
| Toby Draper | Local governor | Elected by school staff | 28 June 2021 | 30 September 2022 |
Christie Harman - Federation Governor
| Type of Governor | Committee Membership |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federation | 3/12/22 | Federation |
Christie Harman is a Marketing Manager and Social Media Consultant. Christie is a former pupil of Gable Hall School (the class of 2010) and served as a Chaplain (2013 – 2014).
Christie advocates that Schools operate at the frontline of societal change. A healthy school allows young people, families and businesses to greet the world around them with hope and confidence.
In Christie’s spare time its Chelsea all the way!
Ed Rogers - Federation Governor
| Type of Governor | Committee Membership |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federation | 26.9.22 | Elected |
Joanne Tredgett - Federation Governor
| Type of Governor | Committee Membership |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federation | 21/02/22 | Federation |
As a former French Teacher, at Ortu Gable Hall, I have an ingrained passion for Teaching and Learning. Having taught pupils of ages 11-18, I was promoted to Advanced Skills Teacher, which used my love of teaching to support, guide and advise others, both in this school and other local Secondary Schools, to raise standards in education. I enjoyed the challenge of seeking strategies that would enable pupils to best access the curriculum and provide high aspirations for all, regardless of their starting point. Whilst my chosen subject was French, my real passion was providing individuals with the principles of learning, equipping them with the skills necessary for lifelong development.
I have also thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of volunteering in a local primary school, where I have supported small groups of younger children, which has served to provide a useful insight into an early phase of education.
As a parent to a pupil in year 10, a local resident, and an ex pupil of Gable Hall, I am personally committed to playing an active role in the ongoing success story of both the school and the sixth form.
Lisa Laybourn - Parent Governor
| Type of Governor | Committee Membership |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent | 26.9.22 |
Glen Hardwick - Federation Governor
| Type of Governor | Committee Membership |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office | Appointed by |
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| Federation | 27/01/24 |
Glen Hardwick has worked in the ports industry for more than 30 years, starting as a cargo operative and subsequently worked his way through supervision and management grades to the present position of Head of Operations at London Container terminal , Tilbury docks.
In this role he has primary responsibility for the efficient running of the terminal , including Health and Safety, Planning functions , staff/ customer / contractor relations , finance, training and recruitment.
He works closely with the Port Of Tilbury training Academy and enjoys the process of giving people from all backgrounds the opportunity to start or progress careers within the port environment or other industries.
He is a member of the Chartered institute of logistics and transport since 2010 and believes in Traditional values, common sense decision making , practical advice and positivity.
He is married with two early teenage Children.
