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THPT Governance
Our model of governance is designed to ensure that all THPT schools are truly bringing out the best of all 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, statutory governance responsibilities are held by the Trust Board, who 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.
Helping us to remain strongly connected to delivering for our communities, our Local Boards (LBs) have an important advisory role. They receive regular updates on school life and engage closely with stakeholders, particularly our children and young people, parents and our staff. LBs do not however represent statutory governance and have no statutory responsibilities.
More information about this school’s LB 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 have responsibility 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.
| Local Board Member | Term of Office – Start | Term of Office – End | Additional Position of Responsibility | Attendance AY – 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Bachelor | 09.12.21 | 08.12.25 | Chair | |
| Nicola Marsh | 05.01.22 | 04.01.26 | Parent LBM |
Local Board Members who stood down in the last 12 months:
| Local Board Member | Term of office – start | Term of office – end | Additional Position of Responsibility | Attendance AY-2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Moroney | 11.03.22 | 10.03.26, stepped down 23/9/25 | ||
| Carys Smith | 01.11.22 | 31/10/26, stepped down 14.02.25 |
Register of interests
| Governor | Name of Organisation | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest | Date Declared/Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Bachelor | 1. British Transport Police
2. Howard of Effingham School 3. Eastwick Green Ltd 4. Friends of the Howard of Effingham |
1. Police Service
2. Education Provider 3. 4. Education |
1. Employee
2. Parent of Students 3. Director 4. Spouse is Chair |
October 2025 |
| Nicola Marsh | 1. Uxbridge High School Academy Trust
2. Association of School & College Leaders (ASCL) 3. Eastwick School |
1. Education Provider
2. Membership Body 3. Education Provider |
1. Employee
2. Member 3. Parent of Student |
September 2025 |
Local Board Members who stood down in the last 12 months:
| Local Board Member | Name of Organisation | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest | Date Declared/updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Moroney | 1. Law Society
2. Wimbledon High School |
1. Membership Body
2. Education Provider |
1. Member
2. Employee (Daughter) |
18.09.24 |
| Carys Smith | 1. Eastwick School
2. CLCF Ltd |
1. Education Provider
2. Property Management |
1. Employee
2. Partner |
02.09.24 |
Parents or Carers who wish to contact the Local Board Members, or who are interested in becoming a Local Board Member, should contact the school directly.