Governance
The Mountbatten School Members are the custodians of the governance of the trust.
The Members are:
- Mr Sean Flood
- Mr Samuel Longmore
- Mr Michael Murphy
- Mrs Amanda Stevens
- Mrs Jane Thompson
The Board of Trustees at the Mountbatten School consists of:
- Six Trustees appointed under Article 50 (appointed by the Members)
- Two Parent Trustees
- Two Co-Opted Trustees
Chair of Trustees - Mr Paul Urben (please address all correspondence to info@mountbatten.school marked FAO Chair of Trustees).
Trustees are involved in setting a long-term strategic direction for the school, act as a critical friend to the school and ensure that the school is accountable for its actions. They are responsible for setting policies and objectives, approving the budget, appointing staff and challenging and supporting the senior staff.
The full Board of Trustees meets twice a term, but each Trustee also serves on at least one other committee. A Trustee is appointed to serve for a term of office of 4 years, but can be reappointed or re-elected at the end of that term. The trustees are below.
| Name | Appointed by | Date Appointed | End of Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Urben | Members (Article 50) | 19/09/2018 | 18/09/2026 |
| Mr Robert Le Grice | Members (Article 50) | 03/10/2019 | 02/10/2027 |
| Mrs Jane Thompson | Members (Article 50) | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2024 |
| Mr Samuel Longmore | Members (Article 50) | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 |
| Mr Neil Hardy | Members (Article 50) | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 |
| Mr Phil Humphreys | Members (Article 50) | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 |
| Mr Stuart McAuliffe | Co-Opted by Trustees | 18/11/2021 | 17/11/2025 |
| Mr Andy Jones | Co-Opted by Trustees | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 |
| Mrs Jane Northedge | Co-Opted by Trustees | 28/11/2022 | 27/11/2026 |
| Mrs Geraldine Lindsay | Co-Opted by Trustees | 12/06/2023 | 11/06/2027 |
| Mr Richard Jordan-Baker | Co-Opted by Trustees | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 |
| Mr Kevin Hartshorn | Parents | 19/04/2021 | 18/04/2025 |
| Ms Ana Brankovic | Parents | 01/03/2023 | 28/02/2027 |
Governors who resigned in the last 12 months are:
Mr Karl Staples - Co-Opted by Trustees - Resigned 13 September 2021
Mr Mark Edgerly - Co-Opted by Trustees - End of Term of Office 31 March 2022
Mr Andy Gunn - Members (Article 50) - Resigned 7 August 2022
Mrs Jill Hall - Members (Article 50) - End of Term of Office 31 August 2022
Mrs Sofia Meacham - Parent Trustee - Resigned 7 October 2022
Committees and Groups:
Audit Finance and Risk
Data Group
Executive Headteacher Appraisal
Governance Review Group
Governor School Experience Days
Human Resources
Leadership
Pay and Appraisal
Personal Best Education Board
School Improvement
Staff Appeals
Student Appeals
Student Behaviour Panel
Governance Professional
Kate Lewis
Contact Information
E-Mails can be sent to trustees@mountbatten.school
Correspondence to Trustees should be addressed to:
Kate Lewis
Governance Professional
Whitenap Lane
Romsey
SO51 5SY