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 | 19/09/2030 |
| Mrs Jane Thompson | Members (Article 50) | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2028 |
| Mr Samuel Longmore | Members (Article 50) | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2028 |
| Mr Neil Hardy | Members (Article 50) | 01/09/2022 | 01/09/2030 |
| Mr Phil Humphreys | Members (Article 50) | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 |
| Mr Stuart McAuliffe | Members (Article 50) | 24/03/2025 | 23/03/2029 |
| Mr Andy Jones | Co-Opted by Trustees | 01/09/2022 | 01/09/2030 |
| Mrs Jane Northedge | Co-Opted by Trustees | 28/11/2022 | 27/11/2026 |
| Mr Richard Jordan-Baker | Co-Opted by Trustees | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 |
| Ms Rebecca Wheeler | Co-Opted by Trustees | 16/03/2026 | 15/03/2030 |
| Mr Euan Douglas | Parents | 09/12/2024 | 08/12/2028 |
| Mr Mark Beston | Parents | 04/11/2025 | 03/11/2029 |
| Mrs Heather McIlroy | Chief Executive Officer | n/a | n/a |
Trustees who resigned in the last 12 months are:
Ms Brankovic - Parent Trustee - Resigned 25 April 2025
Mrs Geraldine Lindsay - Parent Trustee - Resigned 19 October 2025
Committees and Groups:
Audit, Finance and Risk
Human Resources
Pay and Appraisal
Leadership
Personal Best Education Board
Headteacher Review Panel
CEO Review Panel
School Improvement
Trustee Disciplinary Committee
Trustee Behaviour Panel
HR Appeals
Governance Professional
Katie Forsdike
Contact Information
E-Mails can be sent to trustees@mountbatten.school
Correspondence to Trustees should be addressed to:
Katie Forsdike
Governance Professional
Whitenap Lane
Romsey
SO51 5SY