Governorsovernors
The members of the local governing body of our school are listed below.
Please click on the highlighted names to find out more about our governors:
Governors (ID 1062)
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Fiona ArmstrongChair of Governors
Fiona Armstrong
I am the Chair of Governors and a parent at Hawthorns school. I have been a school governor for over two years.
My profession, I am a Consultant Anesthetist (Learning Disabilities Lead) I hold a Masters in Medical Leadership. I have experience of clinical governance, lead person for Festival Medical Services.
I have also been a team doctor for the Special Olympics Team.
I feel I brings many transferable skills from governance within the healthcare sector.
The reason that I decided I wanted to be a governor was to give something back to the school.
During my free time I enjoy playing rugby and outdoor pursuits. I also enjoy cooking and eating meals out. -
Janet SarnoHead of School at Hawthorns School
Janet Sarno
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Leanne DohertyCo-opted Governor
Leanne Doherty
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Michelle SmithParent Governor
Michelle Smith
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Chris HeaddockStaff Governor
Chris Headdock
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Linda TravisCo-opted Governor
Linda Travis
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Simon GriffithsCo-opted Governor
Simon Griffiths
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Alexandra WebsterParent Governor
Alexandra Webster
My name is Alexandra although I go by the name Alex for those that know me best.
I am a parent governor and am a parent to a child who attends Hawthorns School. This is a new role for me and I look forward to working with both the school and families to help achieve the best outcomes for our children.
Although I am taking an employment break from the NHS at present, my professional background is a Biomedical Scientist. I have experience of clinical governance, quality management and efficient teamwork. I feel my background brings many transferable skills to the role of parent governor.
I’m a strong believer in co-production as I feel that by working together this will achieve the highest possible outcomes for our children. I feel the best outcome is always achieved by the right pathway, for the right child at the right time for them in their own personal development.
The reason I wished to become a parent governor was because my child has gained so much being at Hawthorns that as a family I felt we needed to give something back to the school.
During my free time I run a SEN Tomiki Aikido club and enjoy sewing along with long muddy family walks in the countryside.
GOV.UK Governors School Information
For full terms of office information for our governors, please follow this link Governance Information
Full details of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust’s governance structure are available here and explain how our robust system of accountability works.
The 2018 Trustees Annual Report and audited accounts for the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust are available here on the Companies House website.
We currently have a governor (co-opted) vacancy at Hawthorns . If you would like to be considered for the position or you would like further information about the role please contact the school via email or by telephone on 0161 370 1312.
Governor diversity data
As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:
- target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity
- develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation
- prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas
- address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks
However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable.
