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 policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
- Set the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards it’s set aims and objectives.
Finally the role of the Academy Governor is to be a source of challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. a 'critical friend.'
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The Governing Body
| The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Academy Morden is Mr Aaron King The Clerk to the Governing Body is Mrs Mandy Francis who can be contacted via Clerk@harrismorden.org.uk |
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 which is comprised of Governors of the Academy. Governors are appointed by the Federation and Chair Of Governors; the Parent Governor is elected by parents and the Staff Governor is elected by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Academy Morden are shown below.
Get Information about Schools
This is a register of schools and colleges in England where you can download information on Harris Academy Morden and their Governors. Please follow link:
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/138495
Chair of Governors - Aaron King
Dear Parents and Carers,
Harris Academy Morden strives to offer a safe and inclusive environment where every young person can achieve. Our dedicated and highly experienced team continue to deliver outstanding education which is innovative, supportive and challenging so that your child can learn the skills they need to excel.
The academy has high standards and expects exemplary behaviour from all of our students and will work together with parents and carers to ensure we can foster a community where young people can flourish. Community is a key part of the academy and students are encouraged to play an active part in supporting others through respectful behaviour and courteous actions. We aim to offer an educational experience that our students can be proud to be part of and where our staff are valued for their dedication and professionalism.
The governing body works with the senior leadership team to set the strategy for the academy; ensuring that support and direction is given to achieve excellence. In working to support the academy, we are responsible for setting ambitious targets and monitoring the progress towards reaching these so that we can continue to offer opportunities for all to succeed here at Harris Academy Morden.
We look forward to helping your child achieve their goals and to working with you to make this possible.
Please correspond via the Clerk to Governors, - Clerk@harrismorden.org.uk . Alternatively write to Clerk to the Governors c/o Harris Academy Morden, 131 Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM46DU.
