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. 

Autumn

LGB/FGP30th September 20262.30pm

Winter

LGB/FGP9th December 20262.30pm

Spring

LGB/FGP17th March 20272.30pm

Summer

LGB/FGP30th June 20272.30pm

NameGovernor TypeTerm FromTerm ToAdditional InformationRoles
Mrs Emma Flaxman-TaylorCommunity governor
( OAT )
10 Feb 20269 Feb 2030Appointed as chairChair
SEND Governor
Finance Governor
Harry FrenchHeadteacher

Natasha  HayesParent governor

03 Jul 20242 Jul 2028ViceChair
Donna JarmeyParent governor

05 Sep 20244 Sep 2028
Mrs Rebecca MussonCommunity governor

19 Mar 202518 Mar 2029
Laura RossStaff governor

27 Sep 202326 Sep 2027
Mr Ryan SewellStaff governor

09 Mar 20249 Mar 2028
Mr Michael WalshCommunity governor

11 Dec 202410 Dec 2028
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
Historical Member Records
NameRemoval ReasonRemoval NotesGovernor TypeFirst AppointedFromToLeaving Date
Miss Tamsin PoulterNo removal reason1.9.16 to 31.12.21Principal1 Sep 201631 Dec 2021
Mrs Kerry GreenallResigned29.11.19 to 14.3.22
Parent governor29 Nov 201928 Nov 202314 Mar 2022
ms Catherine  RichardsResignedFrom 1.1.19 to 26.11.2126 Nov 2021
Mr  Jim  NixonNo removal reason1.1.22 to 11.3.2211 Mar 2022
Mr Daniel ChapmanResignedStaff governor – left academyStaff governor26 Mar 201925 Mar 202316 Dec 2022
Michael  PapageorgiouResignedCommunity governor23 Mar 202223 Mar 202222 Mar 202617 May 2023
Lisa TaylorResignedClerk31 Aug 2003
Mr Kevin O’ConnellTerm of Office ExpiredSponsor governor1 Sep 20211 Sep 202131 Aug 202331 Aug 2023
Mr Ian McCreadieResignedCommunity governor1 Jan 201431 Aug 202331 Aug 2023
Mr David SmailResignedParent governor29 Mar 201831 Aug 202331 Aug 2023
Alexander JordanResignedCommunity governor23 Mar 202223 Mar 202222 Mar 202626 Sep 2023
Jasmine GoodmanNo removal reasonNo response re mandatory tasksCommunity governor20 Nov 202320 Nov 202320 Mar 202420 Mar 2024
Michael HansellResignedParent governor1 Jan 20231 Jan 202331 Dec 202616 Nov 2023
Julie IsahakResignedClerk31 Aug 2024
Phil WaltonResignedResigned as chair to become community governorSponsor governor21 Mar 202420 Mar 202419 Mar 202820 Oct 2024
Mrs Rowan BrownRemoved for other reasonsChange from community governor to sponsor governor-chairCommunity governor30 Sep 202130 Sep 202129 Sep 202520 Oct 2024
Phil WaltonResignedCommunity governor21 Oct 202421 Oct 202420 Oct 202811 Mar 2025
Mrs Rowan BrownResignedSponsor governor21 Oct 202421 Oct 202420 Oct 202826 Jan 2026
Mr Anish VarkeyTerm of Office ExpiredCommunity governor23 Mar 202223 Mar 202222 Mar 202614 Apr 2026
Rebecca BiertonResignedSponsor governor1 Sep 20231 Sep 202331 Aug 20277 Sep 2026
Meetings-CliffParkOrmistonAcademy-3-1Download

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 (Pupil voice 2.30-3pm)LGBLGB
GovernorGovernor Type01 Oct 202510 Dec 202518 Mar 202601 Jul 2026
Rebecca BiertonNNNSNS
Rowan BrownYN
Mrs Emma Flaxman-TaylorCommunity governorYYYY
Harry FrenchHeadteacherYYYY
Natasha  HayesParent governorNYYY
Donna JarmeyParent governorYYYY
Mrs Rebecca MussonCommunity governorYNYY
Laura RossStaff governorYNYNS
Mr Ryan SewellStaff governorYYYY
Mr Anish VarkeyNNSNS
Mr Michael WalshCommunity governorYYYN
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
Jayne MussonCommunity GovernorCo-optedNone03/202503/2028
Emma Flaxman TaylorCommunity GovernorCo-opted12/21
Name and AppointmentConfirmedOrganisationType of InterestNotesFromTo
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 15/12/2025
Term of Office End: 14/12/2029		Confirmed: 15/09/2025Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilOther governance roleGorleston Ward Councillor22/05/2016
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor
Appointment: Community governor
Term of Office Start: 15/12/2025
Term of Office End: 14/12/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 15/09/2025James Paget HospitalOther governance roleAppointed Governor22/05/2016
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 15/12/2025
Term of Office End: 14/12/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 15/09/2025Gorleston Poor Lands TrustOther Governance RoleTrustee22/05/2017
Name: Harry French
Appointment: Headteacher
Term of Office Start: –
Term of Office End: –
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 22/09/2025Cliff Park PrimaryOther Governance RoleGovernor at CP Primary
Name: Natasha Hayes
Appointment: Parent Governor
Term of Office Start: 03/07/2024
Term of Office End: 02/07/2028		Nothing to Declare:
17/11/2024
Name: Donna Jarmey
Appointment: Parent Governor
Term of Office Start: 05/09/2024
Term of Office End: 04/09/2028
Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declair:
23/09/2025
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029		Confirmed: 04/09/2025Norwich High School for Girls GDSTBusiness or finance interestsI have worked here as a teacher and middle leader since 200201/09/2002
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 04/09/2025Ormiston FamiliesPersonal or close family relationshipThey support my son who is in year 9 at CNS School Norwich01/09/2023
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 04/09/2025City of Norwich School, Ormiston TrustPersonal or close family relationshipI am a parent of a child in year 9 and also volunteer for the PTA01/09/2022
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment:
Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 04/09/2025ADM AgricultureBusiness or finance interestsHusband’s employer25/04/1999
Name: Laura Ross
Appointment: Staff governor
Term of Office Start: 27/09/2023
Term of Office End: 26/09/2027
Appointed by: – 		Nothing to Declare:
22/09/2025
Name: Ryan Sewell
Appointment: Staff Governor
Term of Office Start: 09/03/2024
Term of Office End: 09/03/2028
Appointed by: –		Nothing to declare:
30/09/2025
Name: Anish Varkey
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 23/03/2022
Term of Office End: 22/03/2026
Appointed by: –		Nothing to declare: 01/10/2025
Name: Michael Walsh
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 11/12/2024
Term of Office End: 10/12/2028
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 15/09/2025Ormiston Cliff Park Primary AcademyBusiness or finance interestsI work in the feeder school to Ormiston Cliff Park Academy01/01/2001