Local Governance

Hilltop Primary School is an academy as part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT).

TKAT is a multi-academy trust which was established on 1st September 2010. Its constitution is set out in the Articles of Association and this is shared with individual academies via the Scheme of Delegation. TKAT have, through the Scheme of Delegation, established Local Governing Bodies for each of the Academies.

Scheme of Delegation

The Local Governing Body of each of the Academies is responsible for fulfilling the strategic and operational governance role in the conduct of the Academy.

Directors of the TKAT Board

Governance information relating to TKAT, including the structure of governance and the relevant details about Trustees term of office, attendance and business interests.

 

Hilltop Primary School Local Governing Body

We currently have 6 governors:

  • 1 Headteacher
  • 1 staff governor
  • 1 parent governor
  • 3 appointed governors
  • 1 parent governor vacancy
Name Type Responsibility Attendance 24/25

Abby McNiven and Ross Farndon

Current Term 01/09/2021 - ongoing

 Headteacher   100%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2026 None    

Helen Scothern - Chair of Governors

Current term 01/09/2012 - 31/08/2028

 Appointed Governor   100%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2026 None    

Anthony Harden - Vice Chair of Governors

Current term 01/09/2017 - 31/08/2026

 Appointed Governor   83%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2026 Husband of staff member    

Paul Dolton

Current term 01/03/2025 - 31/08/2030

 Appointed Governor   50%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2026 None    

Ray Burgess

Current term 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2026

 Parent Goverenor   50%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2026 None    

Emma Nash

Current term 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2026

 Staff Governor   66%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2026 None    

Leavers in the last 12 months

Name Type Responsibility Attendance 24/25

Samantha Bull

Current term 15/01/2025 - 31/08/2025

 Parent Governor   50%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2025 None    

Christine Lane

Current term 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025

 Appointed Governor   100%
Declaration of Interest including transactions to 31/08/2025 None    
       
       

 

LGB Composition of Governing Bodies Hilltop

Please see the sections above for details or our current and recent LGB members.  If you wish to contact governors, email Helen Scothern:

 

Structure

There are six meetings of the full Local Governing Body each academic year.  

Hilltop Governor Impact Statement

Governor's have a strategic role in supporting the school regarding their mission statement and aims. 

For further details see the schools Vision and Aims statement