Local Governing Body

Full Governing Body Membership

Full Governing Body Attendance for 2023-24

"The local governing body knows the school very well. Governors have an excellent understanding of its strengths and weaknesses."

"Governors have a good range of skills that enable them to fulfil their roles well."

School Ofsted Report, June 2019

Governor Vacancies

VACANT CORE COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
Chair/Co-Chair
Secretary

If you would like more information about Harpenden Academy's Governing Body or to register an expression of interest, please contact the Clerk to the Governing Body (govclerk@governors.harpendenacademy.co.uk.)

What does the Governing Body do?

The Governors are volunteers that are charged with the responsibility of working with the Headteacher and staff to ensure that pupils at Harpenden Academy receive an excellent standard of education. Together, they set the strategic direction and ethos of the school and help to monitor progress towards our goals. They are involved in reviewing the performance of the school and setting policies. They also oversee the school’s finances, determining how best to use the funds available to allow us to achieve our aims as a school.

Our Governing Body

The Governing Body at Harpenden Academy consists of 10 individuals, including parents, local authority and co-opted members, staff and the Headteacher.  They each bring distinctive perspectives and skills to the Governing body, enabling us to draw on a wide variety of talents and networks for the benefit of the school. Our governors also find that a valuable and enjoyable part of their job is to visit the school during the day to develop their understanding of school life.

The Chair of Governors is Dhanmita Boodhna and the Vice Chair is David Whiteley. You can contact Dhanmita and David via the school office.

Letter from the Chair of Governors (Dec 2022)