Our Governors
Our governors set the strategic direction of the school. They are volunteers who dedicate their time to help make a positive impact on the Hotham community. We are lucky to have a board of committed governors with a range of skills.
Meet our Governors
| Role | Name | Term Starts | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair of Governors | Sarah Bellis | 01/02/22 | 31/01/26 |
| Vice-Chair | Jane Mitchell | 09/11/21 | 08/11/25 |
| Vice-Chair | Colin Wheeler | 15/06/21 | 14/06/25 |
| Headteacher | Richard Byrne-Smith | 07/09/20 | N/A |
| Parent Governor | Roberta Gamba | 01/02/22 | 31/01/26 |
| Parent Governor | Giles Jiggens | 01/02/22 | 31/01/26 |
| Parent Governor | Pratap Chatterjee | 23/06/24 | 22/06/28 |
| Co-opted Governor | James Ma | 07/05/24 | 06/05/28 |
| Co-opted Governor | Tamsin Hellier-Hough | 18/11/20 | 17/11/24 |
| Co-opted Governor | Rhidian Boobier | 31/03/21 | 31/03/25 |
| Co-opted Governor | Matt Saich | 22/01/23 | 23/01/27 |
| Co-opted Governor | Christine Garthwaite-Brown | 11/07/24 | 10/07/28 |
| Staff Governor | Emma Savage | 29/01/24 | 28/01/27 |
| Associate Governor | Aisling O'Kane | 24/01/23 | 23/01/24 |
| Clerk | Aileen Almond | N/A | N/A |
Associate Governors support the work of the governing board but do not have voting rights.
For more detailed information about our governors and their backgrounds, please click the button below:
Committees and Responsibilities
Our Governors meet as a full board five times a year. There are three sub-groups or committees which also meet termly.
Children, Families and Community Committee meets to discuss pupils and their attainment, progress and wellbeing. It also is responsible for safeguarding, SEND, attendance and behaviour. The Chair of this committee is Roberta Gamba.
Planning and Resources meets to discuss the school finances, premises, staffing. It is responsible for overseeing the school budget and setting this each year. The Chair of this committee is James Ma.
Strategy Group is comprised of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Chairs of the two committees and the Headteacher. It meets to discuss the school’s strategic direction and longer-term projects or decisions. The Chair of this group is Jane Mitchell.
Key Governance Documents
Please see key documents related to our Governing Board below.
Agendas:
Copies of minutes are available on request.
Contact the Governors
The governors of our school can be contacted by email at: governors@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk