Governance

Governance At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy 

Our governors work together to support the Academy. They challenge its progress and make sure that students are getting the education they deserve. 

If you have any questions for governors please contact the school office. 

Please click for a copy of the LGB Terms of Reference

Please click for a copy of the OAT Scheme of Delegation

If you would like to contact the Chair of Governors or a member of the Governing Body, please call the Principal’s PA, Mrs. Spurgeon, on 01493 661504. 

Structure Of Governing Body 

The committee structure is as follows: 

  • Local Governing Body/Finance and General Purpose Committee – comprises all governors – Rowan Brown (chair)

The Local Governing Body and each committee meet at least once each term. 

NameGovernor TypeTerm FromTerm ToAdditional InformationRoles
Mrs Rowan BrownSponsor Governor21 Oct 202420 Oct 2028Chair
PP Governor
Mrs Emma Flaxman-TaylorCommunity Governor15 Dec 202114 Dec 2025ViceChair
SEND Governor
Mr Harry FrenchHeadTeacher
Natasha HayesParent Governor03 Jul 20242 Jul 2028
Donna JarmeyParent Governor05 Sep 20244 Sep 2028
Mrs Rebecca MussonCommunity Governor19 Mar 202518 Mar 2029
Laura RossStaff Governor27 Sep 202326 Sep 2027
Mr Ryan SewellStaff Governor09 Mar 20249 Mar 2028Chair FGP
Mr Anish VarkeyCommunity Governor23 Mar 202222 Mar 2026Careers Governor
Mr Michael WalshCommunity Governor11 Dec 202410 Dec 2028
NameRemoval ReasonGovernor TypeFirst appointedFromToLeaving Date
Alexander JordanResignedCommunity governor23 Mar 202223 Mar 202222 Mar 202626 Sep 2023
Michael HanselResignedParent GovernorJan 2023Jan 2023July 2024July 2024
Phil WaltonResignedCommunity GovernorSep 2024Sep 2024

Autumn

LGB2nd October 20242.30pm
LGB/FGP11th December 20242.30pm

Spring

LGB/FGP19th March 20252.30pm

Summer

LGB/FGP2rd July 20252.30pm
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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy LGB FGP Attendance 23/24 and 24/25

Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent, ? = Attendance Not Marked, Blank = Not Required,
CA = Consent for absence, – = Not applicable

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02 Oct 202411 Dec 202419 Mar 202508 Jul 2025
GovernorGovernor Type
Rebecca BiertonSponsor GovernorN?YN
Ms Jayne BrazierY
Mrs Rowan BrownSponsor GovernorYYYN
Mrs Emma Flaxman-TaylorCommunity GovernorYYYY
Harry FrenchHead TeacherYYYY
Natasha HayesParent GovernorYNYY
Donna JarmeyParent GovernorYYYY
Mrs Rebecca MussonCommunity GovernorY
Sarah PittsClerkYYYY
Laura RossStaff GovernorYYNSY
Mr Ryan SewellStaff GovernorYYYY
Mr Anish VarkeyCommunity GovernorYYNSNS
Mr Michael WalshCommunity GovernorYYN
Phil WaltonCommunity GovernorNNS
MemberAttendance Oct 23April 24June 24
Aron Whiles YesYes Yes 
Rebecca BriertonYesNoYes 
Harry FrenchYesYesYes

LGB and FGP – Full Governing Body

Disciplinary Committee: 

Minimum 3 members of the governing body, according to availability (excluding Staff Governors). Chair to be decided on the day. 

Governor responsible for SEN and Safeguarding: 

Mrs R. Bierton 

Link Governors: 

Rowan Brown – Pupil Premium 

Governor Details 

Name Governor type (community, parent, staff, OAT nominee, parent) Appointed by (election or OAT) Additional role on LGB (chair, VC, link) Date appointed End date Employment: self Employment: partner Substantial interests in trading companies Academy contracts: held by the governor or family Local body, charity/ association /organisation of which governor or partner is a member Any other current governance roles held in education Attendance – Last Academic Year 
Mrs Rowan Brown Community Co-opted Chair of Governors/Link Governor 
Pupil Premium 		30/09/2021 29/09/2025 Solicitor Insurance 
Director AON 		None None None None N/A 
Mrs R BiertonOAT NomineeOATVice Chair
Mr R Sewell Staff governor Staff election None 10/03/2020 09/03/2024 Employed by 
OAT 		None None None National 
Education 
Union (Member) 		None 4/4 
Mrs Laura RossStaff GovernorStaff ElectionNone09/2023
Mr A Varkey Community Co-opted None 23/03/2022 22/03/2026 Lotus Cars None None None None None N/A 
Natasha HayesParent GovernorParent NominationNone09/2024
Donna JarmeyParent GovernorParent NominationNone09/2024
Jayne MussonCommunity GovernorCo-optedNone03/202503/2028
Emma Flaxman TaylorCommunity GovernorCo-opted12/21
Name and AppointmentConfirmedOrganisationType of InterestNotesFromTo
Name: Rebecca Bierton
Appointment: Sponsor Governor
Term of Office Start: 01/09/2023
Term of Office End: 31/08/2027
Appointed by: Trust		Confirmed: 02/09/2025Cromwell Academy, HuntingdonChair of Governors–01/01/2020
Name: Rebecca Bierton
Appointment: Sponsor Governor
Term of Office Start: 01/09/2023
Term of Office End: 31/08/2027
Appointed by: Trust		Confirmed: 02/09/2025Horizons Learning Trust, CambridgeshireTrustee–01/11/2021
Name: Rebecca Bierton
Appointment: Sponsor Governor
Term of Office Start: 01/09/2023
Term of Office End: 31/08/2027
Appointed by: Trust		Confirmed: 02/09/2025OATNational Director of Primary and Safeguarding–01/09/20222
Name: Rebecca Bierton
Appointment: Sponsor Governor
Term of Office Start:01/09/2023
Term of Office End: 20/10/2027
Appointed by: Trust		Confirmed: 02/09/2025Ormiston Academies TrustOther governance role–31/07/2023
Name: Rowan Brown
Appointment: Sponsor Governor
Term of Office Start: 21/10/2024
Term of Office End: 20/10/2028
Appointed by: –		Nothing to Decalre:
01/10/2024
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 15/12/2021
Term of Office End: 14/12/2025 		Confirmed: 15/09/2025Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilOther governance roleGorleston Ward Councillor22/05/2016
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor
Appointment: Community governor
Term of Office Start: 15/12/2021
Term of Office End: 14/12/2025
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 15/09/2025James Paget HospitalOther governance roleAppointed Governor22/05/2016
Name: Emma Flaxman-Taylor
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 15/12/2021
Term of Office End: 14/12/2025
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 15/09/2025Gorleston Poor Lands TrustOther Governance RoleTrustee22/05/2017
Name: Harry French
Appointment: Headteacher
Term of Office Start: –
Term of Office End: –
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 22/09/2025Cliff Park PrimaryOther Governance RoleGovernor at CP Primary
Name: Natasha Hayes
Appointment: Parent Governor
Term of Office Start: 03/07/2024
Term of Office End: 02/07/2028		Nothing to Declare:
17/11/2024
Name: Donna Jarmey
Appointment: Parent Governor
Term of Office Start: 05/09/2024
Term of Office End: 04/09/2028
Appointed by: –		Nothing to Declair:
23/09/2025
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029		Confirmed: 04/09/2025Norwich High School for Girls GDSTBusiness or finance interestsI have worked here as a teacher and middle leader since 200201/09/2002
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 04/09/2025Ormiston FamiliesPersonal or close family relationshipThey support my son who is in year 9 at CNS School Norwich01/09/2023
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 04/09/2025City of Norwich School, Ormiston TrustPersonal or close family relationshipI am a parent of a child in year 9 and also volunteer for the PTA01/09/2022
Name: Rebecca Musson
Appointment:
Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 19/03/2025
Term of Office End: 18/03/2029
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 04/09/2025ADM AgricultureBusiness or finance interestsHusband’s employer25/04/1999
Name: Laura Ross
Appointment: Staff governor
Term of Office Start: 27/09/2023
Term of Office End: 26/09/2027
Appointed by: – 		Nothing to Declare:
22/09/2025
Name: Ryan Sewell
Appointment: Staff Governor
Term of Office Start: 09/03/2024
Term of Office End: 09/03/2028
Appointed by: –		Nothing to declare:
19/03/2025
Name: Anish Varkey
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 23/03/2022
Term of Office End: 22/03/2026
Appointed by: –		Nothing to declare: 19/11/2024
Name: Michael Walsh
Appointment: Community Governor
Term of Office Start: 11/12/2024
Term of Office End: 10/12/2028
Appointed by: –		Confirmed: 15/09/2025Ormiston Cliff Park Primary AcademyBusiness or finance interestsI work in the feeder school to Ormiston Cliff Park Academy01/01/2001