Governance
The role of the Governing Body at The Marvell College is to help the establishment fulfil its vision and values: a restorative and inclusive community, working together to achieve excellence for children. PRIDE: polite, restorative, inclusive, determined, excellence everywhere.
There are many things which governors are expected to do. The following provides a brief outline:
Governors have responsibility with the Headteacher for deciding, reviewing and monitoring many of the policies, plans and procedures within which the school operates.
The governors’ role is strategic. The Headteachers role is both strategic and operational.
It is important to recognise that governors are part of a team. They all have equal status and though they are appointed by different groups (parents, staff, The HCAT Academy Trust, etc.), their main concern is the welfare of the whole school.
Governors make decisions democratically, by consensus, do not have individual powers to act alone, and have a duty to act fairly and without prejudice at all times. They share the responsibility of appointing staff with the school and must act in the same way as any good employee. Governors should consider carefully how their own decisions might affect other schools and should encourage openness in all of their work for the school and should welcome enquiries from parents and the general public.
The governing body meets four times each academic year. During these meetings they systematically challenge leaders on all aspects of the school. This includes, but not exclusively, the effectiveness of:
Attainment and progress
Personal development, behaviour and welfare
Safeguarding
The quality of teaching and its impact over time
SMSC
The use of pupil premium funding
Catch up funding
The Marvell College Local Governing Body
Terms of office 2 years
| Last name | First name | Town | Role | Type | End Date |
| Fisher | Katie | Beverley | Governor | Staff Governor | 10/09/2021 |
| Morrell | Debbie | Kingston upon Hull | Vice Chair | Community Governor | 31/08/2020 |
| Bullen | Samantha | Kingston upon Hull | Governor | Community Governor | 31/08/2020 |
| Mudd | Claire | Kirk Ella | Governor | Community Governor | 31/08/2020 |
| Fisher | Ben | Kingston upon Hull | Governor | Parent Governor | 14/07/2021 |
| Capper | Jake | Kingston upon Hull | Headteacher | Principal |
Governance Structure Overview
Local Governing Body Meetings
13/2/2020 at 3.30pm
18/6/2020 at 4.00pm
Training Record
| Date | Title | Provider | Attendee(s) |
| 2/2/18 | Introduction to Governance | Tony Hammond and Mary Harker, IPC Services | Mrs J Collins |
| 10/3/18 | Effective Governance | Tony Hammond and Mary Harker, IPC Services | Mrs J Collins |
| 11/5/18 | Introduction to Governance | Tony Hammond and Mary Harker, IPC Services | Mrs J Edwards |
| 21/6/18 | Designated Safeguarding Governor | Tony Hammond and Mary Harker, IPC Services | Mrs J Edwards |
| 19/11/18 | Preparing for the New Ofsted Framework | Darren Marks, HCAT | Mrs J Collins; Mr A Johnson |
| 8/11/18 | Introduction to Governance | Tony Hammond and Mary Harker, IPC Services | Mr A Johnson |
| 21/3/19 | Ofsted Framework | Marc Cooper | Mrs S Bullen; Mrs J Edwards; Mrs D Morrell and Mrs C Mudd |
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Business Interest Register 2018 / 2019
| Name | Post / Responsibilities | Person / Relationship | Name of Business | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest |
| Samantha Bullen | Governor | Self | Steady School Wear | Uniform Provider | Ex Husband owns Business |
Governor Pen Portrait
Debbie Morrell – Parent Governor
I have lived on Bilton Grange the whole of my life and for the past 17 years I have owned a hairdressing salon, also on Bilton Grange. This gives me a very clear understanding of the needs of The Marvell College community very well. I have three, very different, teenagers who have all attended The Marvell College. I have been a governor at The Marvell College for 6 years and have seen it go through significant changes most recently its becoming an academy. I strongly believe every child deserves an outstanding education in a nurturing environment to be able to achieve their full potential.
