Our Governors
Message from the Chair of Governors
Hello to everyone … children, parents, families, governors and everyone involved and interested in our school.
I am Ian Archer and I’m the chair of the Governing Body which oversees what goes on in our school. I was a teacher for 38 years before I retired and have been a regular member of our church congregation for longer than I care to remember.
I meet with the Head every week when we can and we discuss all matters about our school – pupils, staff, premises and finance is our usual agenda. All governors are encouraged to take an active interest and visit regularly.
Over the last few years I have worked with the Head to ensure rising standards and attainment in our school and engender a super atmosphere which supports optimum achievement for all.
But a really good school is more than this – I like to say that the children in our school swim in a sea of love, care and compassion. You only have to see the staff at work to know what I mean. Our faith and dedication gives our children an experience of life and learning which will stay with them for ever.
We all know that we are an exceptional school – the only people who don’t are those who have not yet visited us!
Ian Archer
Chair of Governors
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Governing Body’s register of interests |
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Mr I Archer Chairperson |
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Mrs D A Wilson Vice Chair |
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Ms K L Clowes Co-Headteacher |
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Mrs E E Doyle Co-Headteacher |
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Mrs N Potton |
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Mrs P Archer |
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Mrs C Heggie |
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Mrs D Robinson |
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Miss K Longden |
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| Mrs Z Randall |
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The School Governors
The Local Governing Body at Harworth Church of England Academy operates under the governance arrangements approved by the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust and provides strategic leadership and effective oversight of the school. Governors work to hold senior leaders to account, ensure that safeguarding and statutory responsibilities are met and support the school’s continuous improvement.
Governance is carried out through accountability panels and a church committee group, enabling governors to scrutinise impact, provide appropriate challenge and assurance, and evaluate how effectively the school is improving outcomes for pupils. This structure supports clear lines of accountability, purposeful governance activity and a consistent focus on the quality of education, pupil wellbeing and the effective use of resources.
Membership of the Local Governing Body
Mr I. Archer – Chair of Governors (Foundation Governor)
Mr Archer leads the work of the Governing Body and provides strategic oversight. He participates in accountability panels and holds full voting rights. He is married to Mrs Pauline Archer, who also serves as a governor.
Term of office: 01/11/2018 – 31/10/2026
Mrs D. A. Wilson – Vice Chair of Governors (Foundation Governor)
Mrs Wilson supports the Chair in providing effective leadership and challenge and participates in accountability panels.
Term of office: 01/07/2020 – 01/03/2028
Ms Kerrie Clowes – Co‑Headteacher Governor
As Co‑Headteacher, Ms Clowes is a full voting member of the Governing Body and contributes to accountability panels.
Term of office: Duration of post
Mrs Emma Doyle – Co‑Headteacher Governor
As Co‑Headteacher, Mrs Doyle is a full voting member of the Governing Body and contributes to accountability panels.
Term of office: Duration of post
Mrs N. Potton – Teacher Governor
Mrs Potton represents teaching staff on the Governing Body and participates in accountability panels. She holds full voting rights.
Term of office: 23/11/2022 – 22/11/2026
Mrs P. Archer – Foundation Governor
Mrs Archer supports the work of the Governing Body through participation in accountability panels. She holds full voting rights and is married to Mr I. Archer.
Term of office: 01/11/2018 – 31/10/2026
Mrs D. Robinson – Staff Governor
Mrs Robinson represents support staff on the Governing Body and participates in accountability panel work. She holds full voting rights.
Term of office: 06/09/2018 – 13/12/2025
Miss K. Longden – Parent Governor
Miss Longden represents parents and carers and supports the work of the Governing Body through participation in accountability panels.
Term of office: 08/02/2023 – 07/02/2027
Miss Z. Randall – Parent Governor
Miss Randall represents parents and carers and contributes to governance through accountability panel involvement.
Term of office: 08/02/2023 – 07/02/2027
Mrs G Wratten - Foundation Governor
Mrs Wratten supports the work of the Governing Body through participation in accountability panels. She holds full voting rights.
Term of office: TBC
Mrs C Heggie - Foundation Governor
Mrs Heggie supports the work of the Governing Body through participation in accountability panels. She holds full voting rights.
Term of office: TBC
