Governance

Governance At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy 

Our governors work together to support the Academy. They challenge its progress and make sure that students are getting the education they deserve. 

If you have any questions for governors please contact the school office. 

Please click for a copy of the LGB Terms of Reference

Please click for a copy of the OAT Scheme of Delegation

If you would like to contact the Chair of Governors or a member of the Governing Body, please call the Principal’s PA, Mrs. Spurgeon, on 01493 661504. 

Structure Of Governing Body 

The committee structure is as follows: 

  • Local Governing Body/Finance and General Purpose Committee – comprises all governors – Rowan Brown (chair)

The Local Governing Body and each committee meet at least once each term. 

NameGovernor TypeTerm FromTerm ToAdditional InformationRoles
Rebecca BiertonSponsor Governor (Trust)01 Sep 202331 Aug 2027Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Rowan BrownSponsor Governor21 Oct 202420 Oct 2028Chair
Emma Flaxman-TaylorCommunity Governor15 Dec 202114 Dec 2025ViceChair SEND Governor
Harry FrenchHeadTeacher
Natasha HayesParent Governor03 Jul 20242 Jul 2028
Donna JarmeyParent Governor05 Sep 20244 Sep 2028
Laura RossStaff Governor27 Sep 202326 Sep 2027
Ryan SewellStaff Governor09 Mar 20249 Mar 2028Chair FGP
Anish VarkeyCommunity Governor23 Mar 202222 Mar 2026
Michael Shaun WalshCommunity Governor11 Dec 202410 Dec 2028
Phil WaltonCommunity Governor21 Oct 202420 Oct 2028
NameRemoval ReasonGovernor TypeFirst appointedFromToLeaving Date
Alexander JordanResignedCommunity governor23 Mar 202223 Mar 202222 Mar 202626 Sep 2023
Michael HanselResignedParent GovernorJan 2023Jan 2023July 2024July 2024

Autumn

LGB2nd October 20242.30pm
LGB/FGP11th December 20242.30pm

Spring

LGB/FGP19th March 20252.30pm

Summer

LGB/FGP2rd July 20252.30pm
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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy LGB FGP Attendance 23/24 and 24/25

Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent, ? = Attendance Not Marked, Blank = Not Required,
CA = Consent for absence, – = Not applicable

LGBLGB
02 Oct 202411 Dec 2024
GovernorGovernor Type
Rebecca BiertonSponsor GovernorNN
Mrs Rowan BrownSponsor GovernorYY
Mrs Emma Flaxman-TaylorCommunity GovernorYY
Harry FrenchHead TeacherYY
Natasha HayesParent GovernorYN
Donna JarmeyParent GovernorYY
Sarah PittsClerkYY
Laura RossStaff GovernorYY
Mr Ryan SewellStaff GovernorYY
Mr Anish VarkeyCommunity GovernorYY
Michael Shaun WalshCommunity GovernorY
Phil WaltonCommunity GovernorNNS
MemberAttendance Oct 23April 24June 24
Aron Whiles YesYes Yes 
Rebecca BriertonYesNoYes 
Harry FrenchYesYesYes

LGB and FGP – Full Governing Body

Disciplinary Committee: 

Minimum 3 members of the governing body, according to availability (excluding Staff Governors). Chair to be decided on the day. 

Governor responsible for SEN and Safeguarding: 

Mrs R. Bierton 

Link Governors: 

Rowan Brown – Pupil Premium 

Governor Details 

Name Governor type (community, parent, staff, OAT nominee, parent) Appointed by (election or OAT) Additional role on LGB (chair, VC, link) Date appointed End date Employment: self Employment: partner Substantial interests in trading companies Academy contracts: held by the governor or family Local body, charity/ association /organisation of which governor or partner is a member Any other current governance roles held in education Attendance – Last Academic Year 
Mrs Rowan Brown Community Co-opted Chair of Governors/Link Governor 
Pupil Premium 		30/09/2021 29/09/2025 Solicitor Insurance 
Director AON 		None None None None N/A 
Mrs R BiertonOAT NomineeOATVice Chair
Mr R Sewell Staff governor Staff election None 10/03/2020 09/03/2024 Employed by 
OAT 		None None None National 
Education 
Union (Member) 		None 4/4 
Mrs Laura RossStaff GovernorStaff ElectionNone09/2023
Mr A Varkey Community Co-opted None 23/03/2022 22/03/2026 Lotus Cars None None None None None N/A 
Natasha HayesParent GovernorParent NominationNone09/2024
Donna JarmeyParent GovernorParent NominationNone09/2024
Phil WaltonCommunity GovernorCo-opted09/2024
Emma Flaxman TaylorCommunity GovernorCo-opted12/21
Name and AppointmentConfirmedOrganisationType of InterestNotesFromTo
Name: Rebecca Bierton

Appointment: sponsor

Term of office start: 31/08/2027

Appointed by: Trust		08/09/2024Cromwell Academy, HuntingdonGovernor01/01/2020
Name: Rebecca Bierton

Appointment: sponsor

Term of office start: 01/09/2023

Term of office end: 31/08/2027

Appointed by: Trust		08/09/2024Horizons Learning Trust, CambridgeshireTrustee01/11/2021
Name: Rebecca Bierton

Appointment: sponsor

Term of office start: 01/09.2023

Term of office end: 31/08/2027

Appointed by: Trust		08/09/2024OATPrimary Director01/09/2022
Name: Rebecca Bierton

Appointment: sponsor

Term of office start: 01/09/2023

Term of office end: 31/08/2027

Appointed by: Trust		08/09/2024Ormiston Academies TrustOther governance role31/07/2023
Name: Rowan Brown

Appointment: sponsor

Term of office start: 21/10/2024

Term of office end: 20/10/2028

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare: 01/10/2024
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor

Appointment: Community

Term of office start: 15/12/2021

Term of office end: 14/12/2025

Appointed by: –		confirmed: 24/09/2024Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilOther governance roleGorleston Ward Councillor22/05/2016
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor

Appointment: Community

Term of office start: 15/12/2021

Term of office end: 14/12/2025

Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 24/09/2024James Paget HospitalOther governance roleAppointed Governor22/05/2016
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor

Appointment: Community

Term of office start: 15/12/2021

Term of office end: 14/12/2025

Appointed by: –		Confirmed 24/09/2024Gorleston Poor Lands TrustOther governance roleTrustee22/05/2017
Name: Harry French

Appointment: Headteacher

Term of office start: –

Term of office end: –
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 13/11/2023Cliff Park PrimaryOther governance roleGovernor at CP Primary
Name: Natasha Hayes

Appointment: Parent

Term of office start: 03/07/2024

Term of office end: 02/07/2028

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare 17/11/2024
Name: Donna Jarmey

Appointment: parent

Term of office start: 05/09/2024

Term of office end: 04/09/2028

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare: 29/10/2024
Name: Laura Ross

Appointment: staff

Term of office start: 27/09/2023

Term of office end: 26/09/2027

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare: 18/10/2024
Name: Ryan Sewell

Appointment: staff

Term of office start: 09/03/2024

Term of office end: 09/03/2028

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare: 13/03/2024
Name: Anish Varkey

Appointment: community

Term of office start: 23/03/2022

Term of office end: 22/03/2026

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare: 19/11/2024
Name: Michael Shaun Walsh

Appointment: community

Term of office start: 11/12/2024

Term of office end: 10/12/2028

Appointed by: –		Not Confirmed
Name: Phil Walton

Appointment: community

Term of office start: 21/10/2024

Term of office end: 20/10/2028

Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declare: 08/03/2024