Reverend Richard Hare
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our Chair of Governors, Reverend Richard Hare, who left us in May 2025. Richard was a passionate and caring man, whose dedication to our whole community was truly inspiring. His commitment to our school and its values of kindness and respect was unwavering, and he approached every challenge with humour and grace. Richard’s leadership will undoubtedly be missed, but his impact will forever resonate within our hallways and classrooms. The governing body is resolute in its commitment to continue the work and uphold the values that Richard embodied, ensuring that his legacy remains a guiding light for us all. His absence represents a significant loss to both our school and the wider community. We are immensely grateful for all that he contributed, and we will cherish his memory as we strive to honour his vision for our future.
The Governing Body includes staff and parent governors, along with co-opted appointments.
The Governors are responsible for all aspects of education and management of the school, ensuring that it fulfills statutory legal duties. The Resources/Finance and Teaching and Learning Committees closely monitor finance, resources, the curriculum and standards.
Below are the roles and responsibilities of each Governor at Hilderthorpe Primary School:
| Governor | Delegated Role | Committee | Category | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs A White | Curriculum / EYFS Lead / Safeguarding & Child Protection | Finance & Curriculum | Chair Co-opted | 20.03.23 |
| Mrs S Hall | N/A | Finance & Curriculum | Headteacher | 22.02.20 |
| Mr P Clarkson | Personal Development / Sports Premium / Educational Visits / Health & Safety | Finance | Parent | 07.09.19 |
| Mrs H Freeborn | Curriculum / Teaching & Learning | Curriculum (Chair) | Co-opted | 20.10.20 |
| Mrs H Hood | Behaviour & Attitude / SEND | Finance (Chair) | Co-opted | 20.10.20 |
| Mrs J Wood | N/A | Curriculum | Staff | 09.11.21 |
| Mr J Blake | Finance | Finance | Co-opted | 20.03.23 |
Below are pecuniary interest of the Governors at Hilderthorpe Primary School:
| Governor | Nature of Interest | Name of Business | Nature of Business | Term of Office End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs A White | None | None | None | 19/03/27 |
| Mrs S Hall | None | None | None | Duration of tenure |
| Mr P Clarkson | None | None | None | 08/07/27 |
| Mrs H Freeborn | None | None | None | 23/09/28 |
| Mrs H Hood | None | None | None | 23/09/28 |
| Mrs J Wood | None | None | None | 04/10/25 |
| Mr J Blake | None | None | None | 19/03/27 |