Local Governance - Keep Hatch Primary School
In accordance with the Scheme of Delegation the Local Governing Body (LGB) consists of:
- four governors (not staff) appointed by the Board of Directors;
- one staff governor;
- one parent governor;
- any additional governors appointed by the Board of Directors.
The number of people who shall sit on the Local Governing Body shall be not less than four and not more than seven.
Governors serve a 4-year term of office.
Headteachers attend all meetings.
Membership
Chair of Governors: Robert Ewers
- Robert Ewers, Governor (co-opted), re-appointed by Governing Body/Board: 20/05/2025
- Nicola Jervis, Governor (staff), elected by school staff: 26/11/2024
- Alex McGuinness, Governor, re-appointed by Governing Body/Board: 01/01/2025
- Anna McSherry, Parent Governor, appointed by Governing Body/Board: 07/07/2024
- Emily Renny, Parent Governor, appointed by Governing Body/Board: 20/05/2025
- Lisa Vickers, Governor (parent), re-elected by parents: 01/01/2025
In attendance: Claire Appleby, Headteacher
Resigned in last 12 months:
- Natalie Smith, Governor (staff), elected by school staff: 01/09/2022, resigned 01/09/2025
Register of interests
Information below details relevant business and pecuniary interests, trusteeships and governorships at other educational establishments/charities, personal relationships with the trust employees or other members/trustees/governors.
Current governors
Name, date declared, declaration
- Robert Ewers, 08/08/2025, None
- Nicola Jervis, 12/09/2025, None
- Alex McGuinness, 04/07/2024, None
- Anna McSherry, 05/09/2025, None
- Emily Renny, 22/09/2025, None
- Lisa Vickers, 05/09/2025, None
Resigned in the last 12 months:
Name (resignation date), date declared, declaration
Natalie Smith, (resigned 01/09/2025), 08/07/2024, None
Meeting attendance - academic year 2024-25

