The Governing Body represents the wider community in the running of Hemlington Hall Academy, they work closely with the Head Teacher, who is responsible for the day to day management of the school. The Head Teacher is accountable to the Governors and OFSTED in the running of the school. The Governors work with the staff, Lingfield Education Trust and LA to ensure the school provides a good quality education for all of its children.
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- set the aims and objectives for the school
- set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the governing body. The governors information and policies can be found on the Trust website. Click here
A Message from the Chair of Governors
Mrs Kay Braithwaite
I feel very privileged to become the Chair of Governors at Hemlington Hall Academy and to be working with such a professional team of staff and governors. I look forward to working with you too to ensure your children are happy at Hemlington Hall Academy.
As a Governing Board we are very proud of our children and our warm, nurturing and inclusive school. Our role as Governors is to make sure that Academy objectives are met and that planning for the future is both aspirational and realistic. We work very closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership team and teaching staff as a ‘critical friend’. We support them in their commitment to provide Hemlington Hall pupils with the highest standards of education; provide children with key social and creative skills, confidence and self-esteem to further their personal development and ensure all our pupils fulfil their potential.
All our Governors bring a wide range of different skills and experiences to enhance the leadership and management of the Academy and we will continue to work hard to give our children the best possible education. I believe with the right commitment from everyone – governors, staff and yourselves we will forge a great partnership that will enable this to happen.
I look forward to meeting you, please do come and say ‘hello’ at school events but if you would like to contact me before then, or any of the governors, please do so by contacting the Academy office.
Governance at Hemlington Hall Academy
Chair of Local Governing Body
| Name | Shared with | Appointed by | From | To |
| Kay Braithwaite | Not recorded | Appointed by GB/board | 8 July 2021 | 31 August 2025 |
Local Governors
| Name | Shared with | Appointed by | From | To |
| Anna Gardner | Not recorded | Elected by parents | 16 January 2023 | 15 January 2027 |
| Emma Cook-Smith | Not recorded | Appointed by GB/board | 8 July 2021 | 7 July 2025 |
| James Bromyard | Not recorded | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 10 November 2023 | 9 November 2027 |
| Jenifer Wilson | Not recorded | Elected by parents | 3 December 2020 | 2 December 2024 |
| Joanne Knox | Not recorded | Elected by school staff | 1 September 2022 | 31 August 2025 |
| Joanne Tickle | Not recorded | Appointed by GB/board | 27 January 2022 | 26 January 2026 |
| Karen Edmenson | Not recorded | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 September 2017 | Not recorded |
Governor Documents
| Document | |
| Register of Interests LGB | Download |
| Local Governing Body Attendance 2024 – 2025 | Download |
| Local Governing Body Attendance 2023 – 2024 | Download |
Historic (left within the last 12 months)
| Name | Role | Appointed By | From | To |
| Mr Dave Elliott | Vice-Chair | Foundation/Trust | 08.07.21 | 31.08.24 |
| Mr James Bromyard | Parent Governor | Parents | 08.07.21 | 09.11.23 |
Please use the link below for the Lingfield Trust Governance Website
https://www.lingfieldeducationtrust.com/governance-and-policy
All academies and Trusts must publish their annual accounts as well as key legal governance information, such as Funding Agreements, Articles of Association and accounts information. For these documents relating to Lingfield Education Trust, please click here.
The governors role is governed by the Scheme of Delegation which can be found on the Lingfield Education Trust Website. Click here
Governor Information and Links
Local Governing Body Terms of Reference
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