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07/12/23

Harris Aspire is delighted to announce the outcome of our recent Ofsted Inspection.Judged to be Outstanding in all categories used under the current inspection framework https://t.co/w8DsaZq2RJ pic.twitter.com/6PItAFRo5O

02/10/23

Aspire Scientists at work…… pic.twitter.com/rHsvyofaxF

09/06/23

Abigail soldering metal pipe work in the construction workshop. pic.twitter.com/b6pRrg3xH1

23/05/23

Be kind. Everyone is healing from things they don’t speak about 💕Image: https://t.co/n2e2XeKpFx pic.twitter.com/alK0PEaKkR

21/05/23

Be kind. Everyone is healing from things they don’t speak about 💕Image: https://t.co/n2e2XeKpFx pic.twitter.com/alK0PEaKkR

19/05/23

Meaningful May - Day 19: Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful https://t.co/QObG6cjVZu pic.twitter.com/bYpIDlocTQ

19/05/23

Meaningful May - Day 19: Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful https://t.co/QObG6cjVZu pic.twitter.com/bYpIDlocTQ

09/05/23

In preparation for her maths exam and giving her all the support she needs on the day. pic.twitter.com/kF0sfidD68

26/04/23

Construction student measuring up to make the brickwork nice and sturdy! pic.twitter.com/zzJk72LWkF

30/03/23

Aspire’s boxing champs pic.twitter.com/RTTBow61QZ

28/03/23

Do all the good you can ☀️ Even small steps can make a difference Image: https://t.co/YnQnK3c6kC pic.twitter.com/cmVdFNcDz9

26/03/23

Do all the good you can ☀️ Even small steps can make a difference Image: https://t.co/YnQnK3c6kC pic.twitter.com/cmVdFNcDz9

22/03/23

Our girls in action with the boxing coach pic.twitter.com/mreWtWLX3U

07/12/22

Christmas lunch enjoyed by staff and students today. pic.twitter.com/tpNq0PERh2

10/11/22

What a treat! Keeping students engaged by continuing the celebrations for Black History Month…Jamaican brown stew….fried dumplings…. Coconut and ginger cake and plenty more…. pic.twitter.com/VnOIKobVrs

21/09/22

Our library is starting to take shape with an incredible donation of books from The charity works tirelessly to promote reading for pleasure by ensuring that everyone has access to a great book! Thank you! pic.twitter.com/aMwAds4bWp

01/04/22

A lovely piece of poetry by one of our talented students that was published https://t.co/TnwRzqiwyM pic.twitter.com/5pdvAKR8bk

17/03/22

Multiple cuisines under one roof https://t.co/XgHuAL26So pic.twitter.com/2fbQrtPNIP

31/01/22

We had an Ofsted visit on 17 November 21 and received a ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ The report can be found here https://t.co/3GQUvCc7vt

12/01/22

This week’s tutor time covers the importance of E-Safety https://t.co/jaH138qcyn pic.twitter.com/VSGBoxGkiF

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Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

The Role of Governor  

Within England, there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.

The roles of individual Governors, and subsequently members of a Governing Body, work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out key functions such as:

  • Discuss and set the aims and objectives for the Academy.
  • Set the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Set the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards it’s set aims and objectives.

Finally the role of the Academy Governor is to be a source of challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. a 'critical friend.'

The Governing Body of Harris Aspire Academy 

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here) but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Local Governing Body (the Governors of the Academy). Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or guardians of students at the Academy or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Aspire Academy are shown below.

The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Academy Aspire is Mr. Harry Bond. He can be contacted at  info@harrisaspire.org.uk or on 0203 370 9238.

The Clerk to the Governing Body is Ms Loretta D'Souza. She can be contacted at L.D'Souza@harrisps6f.org.uk or on 0203 370 9238.

Please click here for further Governance information (GIAS).

Name
Date of Appointment/Reappointment
Term of Office
Appointed as
Business and
Pecuniary Interests
AGB attended 2024-25
   
Sir Daniel Moynihan 01/09/2023 * 4 Years Sponsor Governor

CEO Harris Federation

National Institute of Teaching/School Led Development Trust - Chairman of Board of Trustees,

Djanolgy Learning Trust - Board Trustee

     
Ms Rebecca Hickey 01/04/2022 4 Years

Sponsor Governor

 

Harris Federation Director of Secondary Education

Trustee of Farmington Trust

     
Mr Lee Mallin 01/09/2022 4 Years Ex-officio (Sponsor Governor)  Harris Federation Assistant Director South Quadrant 1/4    
Mr Harry Bond 10/09/2024 4 Years Chair of Governors   CofG: Aspire Governor: Harris 1/4    
Mr Andrew Barr 01/09/2023 * 4 Years Ex-officio (Principal) Harris Federation 1/4    
Ms Catherine Dunne 16/06/2023 * 4 Years Staff Governor Harris Federation 1/4    
Ms Amelia Gillingwater 17/06/2022 4 Years Sponsor Governor Careers and English  None 1/4    
Ms Yvette Bryan 06/01/2023 4 Years

Sponsor Governor Equalities

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust  1/4    
Ms Doris Cofie 17/04/2023 4 Years Parent Governor None 0/4    
Ms Lisa Sharma 01/03/2024 4 Years Staff Governor Harris Federation 1/4    

* These have renewed their appointments as the date stated above.

Past Governors

Name
Date of Appointment/reappointment
Stepped down
Appointed as, Business Interests and Meetings Attended 2023-2024
Mr Patrick O'Donnell 16/06/2022 09/09/2024 Chair of Governors, COG at Harris Beckenham 3/3
Ms Sandra Miles 01/09/2023 19/06/2024 Sponsor Governor, Harris Federation 2/3
Mr Ken Penney 22/11/2021 17/07/2024 Sponsor Governor, Harris Federation 2/3
Ms Rachel Owusu-Agyei 21/06/2023 19/06/2024 Sponsor Governor,  3/3

The Governing Body at Harris Aspire Academy meet three times a year, please see the current schedule below.   

Proposed Meetings 2024-25

Date of Meeting
Meeting
Wednesday 18th September 2024 Full Governing Body meeting
Wednesday 13th November 2024 Full Governing Body meeting
Tuesday 4th March 2025 Full Governing Body meeting
Tueday 17th June 2025 Full Governing Body meeting

 

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