Thornton Governor Roles
A - Two parents elected or appointed in accordance with the articles of association
B - Either the executive headteacher or headteacher in an ex-officio role. Where there is a head of school in addition to an executive headteacher role the ex-officio role must be filled by the ‘headteacher in law’ with the other party able to attend LGB meetings in a non-voting capacity
C - A minimum of one staff governor elected by staff of the academy in addition to the ex-offcio headteacher role
D - Up to seven other local governors appointed by the local governing body - this can include other parents
E - Up to 4 other co-opted governors appointed by the local governing body with or without voting rights on a period of office for up to 4 years to provide additional skills and capacity as needed.
The table below outlines the names and responsibilities of the governors of Thornton Primary School for the 2023/2024 school year:
| Governor Name | Governor Type | Appointed (or reappointed) | Term of Office Ends | Resigned from Post | Business & Pecuniary Interests | |
Thornton Governors | Mary Hirst | Chair | 30/10/2024 | 30/10/2028 |
| Leicestershire County Council - Education Advisor | |
Andrea Hall | Vice Chair | 30/10/24 | 30/10/2028 |
| Council - Education Advisor | ||
Sarah Acton | Ex-Officio – Head teacher | 23/08/2018 | N/A |
| Symphony Learning Trust staff member (Thornton Primary School) | ||
Josh Simpson | Staff | 08/07/2019 |
08/07/2027
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| Symphony Learning Trust staff member (Thornton Primary School) | ||
| Dominique Nicholson | Parent | 16/12/2019 | 16/12/2027 | Friends of Thornton Primary School | |||
| Kimberly Drummond | Parent | 09/12/2024 | 09/12/2028 | ||||
| Mary Hirst | Chair | 13/12/2021 | 30/10/2028 |
| Leicestershire County Council - Education Advisor | ||
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Webb, Viv | Clerk | 25/02/2014 | Present |
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