Governance
The Governing Body of Harris Academy South Norwood
The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation.
Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found below), but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Academy Governing Body, which is comprised of the Governors of the Academy. Some Governors are appointed by the Federation, whilst others are elected by parents or carers of students at the Academy, or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Academy South Norwood are shown below.
The Chair of the Academy Governing Body is Gavin English
The Clerk to the Governing Body is Claire Stafford, who can be contacted at StaffordC@harrissouthnorwood.org.uk or alternatively, write to Clerk to the Governors, Harris Academy South Norwood, 2 Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE
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| Governor Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Appointed as | Business and Pecuniary Interest/ Charities and Public Appointments | Links and Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin English | 09/09/2019 | 4 years - reappointed | Chair of Governors | Family members hold senior roles at Harris Federation | Deputy Head at Alleyne's School |
| Alex Williamson | 01/09/2020 | 4 years - reappointed | Ex-Officio | None | Executive Principal |
| Trevor Johnson | 01/09/2025 | 4 years | Sponsor Governor | None | None |
| Jordan Ignatius | 04/03/2022 | 4 years - reappointed | Sponsor Governor | None | None |
| Lee Mallin | 26/11/2020 | 4 years - reappointed | Sponsor Governor | Assistant Director of Secondary Education Harris Federation | Assistant Director |
| Rebecca Hickey | 01/04/2022 | 4 years - reappointed | Sponsor Governor | An employee of Harris Federation/ Trustee Farmington Trust, January 2022 | Farmington Institute Trustee since September 2022 |
| Sir Dan Moynihan | 01/09/2007 | 4 years - reappointed | Sponsor Governor | CEO of Harris Federation | National Institute of Teaching January 2022 |
| Hannah Moulton | 08/03/2022 | 4 years - reappointed | Sponsor Governor | None | None |
| Bob Arndtz | 24/09/2020 | 4 years - reappointed | Sponsor Governor | Secretary of William F Stanley Foundation | William F Stanley Foundation Trustee |
| Dan Horton | 28/03/2024 | 4 years | Staff Governor | None | None |
| Oliver Beauchamp | 12/12/2024 | 4 years | Sponsor Governor | None | None |
| Dr Xuan Huang | 11/11/2024 | 4 years | Parent Governor | None | None |
| Jo-Anne Bulgin | 10/10/2025 | 4 years | Parent Governor | None | None |
| Leonie Thomas | 06/10/2025 | 4 years | Sponsor Governor | None | None |
Academy Governing Body Areas of Interest | |
| Mr Bob Arndtz | Health & Safety |
| Mr Oliver Beauchamp | Safeguarding |
| Mr Trevor Johnson | Equalities |
| Ms Hannah Moulton | SEND |
| Mr Gavin English | Medical Needs |
Full Governing Body Meeting Dates 2026/27
Governors' Dates of Meetings
18:00 Thursday:
- 10th September 2026
- 19th November 2026
- 18th March 2027
- 8th July 2027
AGB Meetings attended in 2025-2026
- Alex Williamson 4/4
- Bob Arndtz 3/4
- Charlie Comerford 4/4
- Dan Horton 3/4
- Gavin English (Chair) 3/4
- Hannah Moulton 4/4
- Jordan Ignatius 3/4
- Jo-Anne Bulgin 2/3
- Leonie Thomas 2/3
- Oliver Beauchamp 3/4
- Trevor Johnson 3/4
- Xuan Huang 1/4
Policies & Documents
| GOVERNOR ATTENDANCE LOG 2025/26 | Harris Academy South Norwood | ||||
| Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 | Spring Term | Summer Term | ||
| Date of meeting | 9/11/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 3/19/2026 | 7/9/2026 | |
| Name of Governor | Category of Governor | ||||
| Alex Williamson | Ex-Officio | Present | Present | Present | Present |
| Bob Arndtz | Sponsor | Present | Present | Apologies | Present |
| Charlie Comerford | Ex-Officio | Present | Present | Present | Present |
| Dan Horton | Staff | Present | Present | Apologies | Present |
| Gavin English (Chair) | Chair | Apologies | Present | Present | Present |
| Hannah Moulton | Sponsor | Present | Present | Present | Present |
| Jordan Ignatius | Sponsor | Apologies | Present | Present | Present |
| Oliver Beauchamp | Sponsor | Present | Present | Present | Apologies |
| Trevor Johnson | Sponsor | Present | Present | Apologies | Present |
| Xuan Huang | Parent | Apologies | Apologies | Present | Apologies |
| Jo-Anne Bulgin | Parent | N/A | Present | Present | Apologies |
| Leonie Thomas | Sponsor | N/A | Present | Present | Apologies |