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29/11/23

Our year sixes have finished baking the bread, and have really 'risen' to the occasion!They've followed the DT process step by step, conducting market research and creating prototypes, and many have spiced theirs up with garlic and paprika! pic.twitter.com/EkGW2mMBvK

29/11/23

Step 2 of Year 6's final bread products: seasoning added and bread shaped ready for another prove 🥖 pic.twitter.com/IxgmNHIZxa

29/11/23

Today Year 6 are making their final bread products as part of their D.T learning this half-term. They have started off with a basic bread dough which has been kneaded and left to prove. Keep checking on here for updates 🥖 pic.twitter.com/nHiEJOkJVd

28/11/23

Year 3 made their final super salads today to complete their D.T learning for this term! How delicious do these look? 🥗 pic.twitter.com/yNXZS2TfwX

27/11/23

Year 6 went on a local area walk of Penge today to link in with their geography topic. They stopped at various points to discuss the history and also looked out for some of Penge's famous street art! pic.twitter.com/IhEVInHv9o

24/11/23

We had such an amazing maths week this week, topping it off with a fun maths dress-up day today. Thank you to everyone who took part 🥳🎊 pic.twitter.com/DyicjSBdMK

21/11/23

Miss Simmons introduced Maths Week today - our year sixes shared some of the reasons why Maths is so important, and we found out about our Maths competitions for this week!Looking forward to seeing how everyone dresses up for Maths Day on Friday! 🧮➗➖➕ pic.twitter.com/QEqiL0hey0

20/11/23

KS2 are having a special e-safety assembly by Jack Fowler on the federation cyber-security team 👩‍💻 pic.twitter.com/ZJg0Xb1xrM

17/11/23

Today we are wearing spots in support of Children in Need. Thank you so much to everyone who gave in a donation to help this amazing cause 🧸 pic.twitter.com/hdNvX0SUmW

13/11/23

Amazing guys! Thanks for sharing and supporting Odd Socks Day and Anti-Bullying Week 2023! 🧦🙌❤️

13/11/23

Today, Year 1 Rhino Class had a great time creating collage poppies to commemorate Remembrance Day. They used the techniques they have learned in their art lessons this half term including overlapping, crumbling, and tearing 🎨 pic.twitter.com/eYrOGwg56E

13/11/23

Thank you to everyone for wearing their odd socks today to celebrate everyone's differences! What a way to kick off Anti-Bullying Week 🧦 pic.twitter.com/H7JI8pcfPX

13/11/23

Here are our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors supporting in assembly by reading sharing poetry pic.twitter.com/sbtfsbRgMH

13/11/23

This week we are focusing on Kindness and anti-bullying, led by our year six ambassadors. Today we're wearing odd socks to remind us that differences are good! pic.twitter.com/LjsAQ1Es1h

13/11/23

Look at how exciting our Reception learning is today! pic.twitter.com/R1byutKBcy

10/11/23

Get your best odd socks at the ready as on Monday we will be having Odd Socks Day to celebrate everyone being unique. This day will kick off Anti-Bulling week. We can't wait to see your odd socks! 🧦 pic.twitter.com/tUshrz6MdW

08/11/23

This week our nursery children have been busy creating their own firework pictures using a range of media and materials 🎆 pic.twitter.com/Ny7Nfz2jkR

08/11/23

Look how brilliantly our strings ensemble are coming along! pic.twitter.com/py7QRkxbeJ

08/11/23

In art this week, Year 6 created their own photomontages inspired by the work of Deborah Roberts 🎨 pic.twitter.com/DI0zFL0THT

07/11/23

In D.T this week, Year 3 have been finding out what makes the best salad dressing by mixing different quantities of lemon juice and oil 🥗 pic.twitter.com/fwWS8z9idz

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

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Haringey

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Merton

Newham

Southwark

Stratford

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

Willesden

Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

 

 

The Role of Governor:

Within England, there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.

The roles of individual Governors, and subsequently members of a Governing Body, work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out key functions such as:

  • Discuss and set the aims and objectives for the Academy.
  • Set the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Set the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.
  • Finally the role of role of the Academy Governor is to be a source of challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. a 'critical friend.'

Governors and trustees are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school. Time and time again Ofsted (the national inspection body for schools) has noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management - including by the governing board.

Strategic Leadership:

School governors  provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools and academies. It is governors who hold the main responsibility for finance in schools, and it is governors who work with the Principal to make the tough decisions about balancing resources.

The Academy Governing Body includes representation from Staff and Parents, as well as our Sponsor Governors. We are very fortunate to have an active Governing body who take a strategic role in ensuring the Academy provides the best possible provision for our learners.

The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Primary Academy Kent House is Mr Karl Hoods.

The Governor Responsible For Safeguarding at Harris Primary Academy Kent House is Mr Karl Hoods

The Clerk to the Governing Body is Mr Andy Friend

To contact our Chair of Governors, please contact the Academy via info@harrisprimarykenthouse.org.uk

If you wish to make a written submission, please kindly address your correspondence as follows: FAO Mr. Karl Hoods: Chair of Governors, Harris Primary Academy Kent House, High Street, London, SE20 7QR.

The Governing Body of Harris Primary Academy Kent House:

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation, (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here), but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Local Governing Body (the Governors of the Academy). Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or guardians of students at the Academy or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Primary Academy Kent House are shown below.

Name

Date of Appointment & Reappointment

 

Term of Office

Appointed As

Business & Pecuniary Interests

AGB

2022-2023

Ms Rachel Bowern

 

01/09/2019

Re-appointed

1/9/2023

 

4 Years

Ex-officio

Executive Principal

4 of 4

Mr Matt Britt

01/09/2020

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

 

Assistant Director

Harris Federation

 

4 of 4

Mr Tom Graham

01/09/2018

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Nil

0 of 2

 

Ms Sabeena Hassan

 

 

01/09/2013

Re-appointed

01/09/2021

 

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Primary Director Harris Federation

2 of 4

Mr Karl Hoods

 

01/09/2011

Re-appointed 30/08/2021

 

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Chair of Governors

(Safeguarding)

Nil

Governor in other Harris Academies

4 of 4

Mr Phil Jones

01/01/2023

4 Years

Ex-officio

Head of Academy

3 of 4

Mrs Sophie Lazar

22/01/2019

Reappointed 22/1/2023

4 Years

Parent Governor

Nil

2 of 4

Sir Daniel Moynihan

 

01/09/2013

Re-appointed

01/09/2021

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

CEO of Harris Federation

 

0 of 4

 

Mr Geoff Payne

 

01/09/2012

Re-appointed

01/09/2021

 

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Nil

3 of 4

Mr David Shanks

28/02/2023

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Nil

2 of 2

Mr Ayo Thomas

21/11/2022

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Nil

0 of 2

Mr Milo Turner

02/12/2022

4 Years

Staff Governor

Nil

 

 

Governors who have resigned in the last twelve months

Name

Date of Appointment & Reappointment

 

Term of Office

Appointed As

Resignation Date

Business & Pecuniary Interests

AGB

2022-2023

Mr Tom Asher

 

25/01/2017

Re-appointed

01/04/2021

 

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

31/07/2023

Nil

0 of 4

Mr Tom Graham

01/09/2018

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

25/02/2023

Nil

0 of 2

Mrs Sophie Lazar

22/01/2019

Reappointed 22/1/2023

4 Years

Parent Governor

31/7/2023

Nil

2 of 4