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08/07/25

We have loved meeting our future Year 12s for External Taster day and our Subject Masterclasses so far this week - our Biologists even inspected fish gills in their taster session! pic.twitter.com/kzPs5KnagH

30/06/25

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29/06/25

A proud night for Harris. pic.twitter.com/6fw5gKBFkB

27/06/25

As voting approaches, it's election fever at HABE. Who will be the next Head Girl! Watch this space! pic.twitter.com/GLP0gUJnf4

27/06/25

Staff treats done right! After performing like pro athletes on sports day to bring joy to our students, our amazing team refuelled with laughter, snacks, and ice cream. Childlike joy, serious camaraderie, and a whole lot of crisps! It's just the HABE Way. pic.twitter.com/aBqK7oduwn

26/06/25

Harris Federation wins Large Academy Trust of the Year at the prestigious TES Schools Awards. pic.twitter.com/BluVVU8FRI

25/06/25

Looking forward to see our Year 13 this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/3e2iXGFVCE

21/06/25

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21/06/25

A few more highlights from the Prom! pic.twitter.com/tci0tQlk0r

20/06/25

One not to miss! Tickets are available via the link - Welcome to Fairfield Halls - https:/tickets.fairfield.co.uk/28659/28660 pic.twitter.com/2RcX6BnfLU

19/06/25

It's getting hot in there, a bit of air please! pic.twitter.com/hYBHTIpIfq

19/06/25

On the dance floor 🕺 💃 pic.twitter.com/FqV88Zp7hX

19/06/25

Prom 2025 pic.twitter.com/RWe3b1WEjU

19/06/25

Thank you to everyone who attended the webinar tonight on Let's Talk About Our Kids and Their Tech with Dr Helen Thomas We appreciate your comments and questions.

19/06/25

It's Year 11 PROM night- looking forward to seeing our amazing Year 11 students to celebrate their time here at HABE. pic.twitter.com/HIz8h4b5Sk

17/06/25

A reminder of the webinar on Thursday at 7.30pm. To register please follow the link below: https://t.co/EC8wu4dzgc pic.twitter.com/KOBhvVO9TZ

13/06/25

🎉 It’s just the HABE way! Today we hit our highest daily attendance ever with 4 year groups above 97% and Year 11s leading at over 99%! 👏 Top 10 tutor groups celebrated with early dismissal. Students love being here—because at HABE, school is where we thrive. pic.twitter.com/NwYqRBWgum

13/06/25

Beautiful Day for Shirt signing at HABE- celebrating our Yr11 students pic.twitter.com/XpNpMYz0Y9

13/06/25

Class of 2025 pic.twitter.com/1a0v0hEP5o

13/06/25

Exciting news - Bookings for Open Mornings are now available! Book here:https://t.co/p6nm61sdP6 pic.twitter.com/KSiALBymDX

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

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Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

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:

  • Discussing and setting the aims and objectives for the Academy
  • Setting the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Setting the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Monitoring and evaluating the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.

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

Governors and trustees are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school. Time and time again Ofsted (the national inspection body for schools) has noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management - including by the governing board.


Strategic leadership

School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools and academies. It is governors who hold the main responsibility for finance in schools, and it is governors who work with the Principal to make the tough decisions about balancing resources.

The Academy Governing Body includes representation from staff and parents, as well as our sponsor governors. We are very fortunate to have an active Governing body who take a strategic role in ensuring the Academy provides the best possible provision for our learners.

The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Academy Beckenham is Mr Karl Hoods.

To contact our Chair of Governors, please contact the Clerk to the Governing Body via clerktogovernors@harrisbeckenham.org.uk. Telephone 0208 650 8694 ext 7105 (working days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

If you wish to make a written submission, please kindly address your correspondence as follows: FAO Mr. Karl Hoods: Chair of Governors, C/O Clerk to Governors, Harris Academy Beckenham, Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ.


The Governing Body of Harris Academy Beckenham

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation. The 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. Details of the Governors at Harris Academy Beckenham are shown below.

See our page on the government's Get Information About Schools website.

Name:

Current Term Dates:

Term of Office:

Appointed as:

Business and Pecuniary Interests:

Meetings Attended 2022 – 2023:

Mrs. Ciara Warnock

01/09/2020 

Four Years

Ex-Officio (Principal)

None

4/4

Mr. Karl Hoods

01/07/2023 

Four Years

Sponsor Governor (Chair)

NED Bournemouth University, King’s College London Industry Advisory Board Member, King’s College / UCL AI Center for Doctoral Training Board Member

4/4

Ms. Emily Clarke 24/02/2023 Four Years Sponsor Governor   2/4

Ms. Angela Kail

01/01/2023 

Four Years

Sponsor Governor (Vice Chair)

New Philanthropy Capital - Employed

3/4

Dr. Patrick O’Donnell

01/07/2023 

Four Years

Sponsor Governor

Family member works at Harris Beckenham.

Chair of Governors at HP6F and HAA

4/4

Mr. John Ord

01/06/2022 

Four Years

Sponsor Governor

None

4/4

Ms. Youlanda Roper

04/07/2022 

Four Years

Staff Governor (Teaching)

Student of Coventry University pursing a Senior Leadership apprenticeship to advance to a Masters Degree. 

4/4

Sir Dan Moynihan

01/09/2023 

Four Years

Sponsor Governor

Harris Federation Trustee; Djanogly Academy Trust  Trustee;
National Institute of Teaching/School Led Development Trust = Chairman of Board of Trustees

Visits discharged through the Federation monitoring

Ms. Rebecca Hickey

10/12/2024

Four Years

Sponsor Governor

Trustee of Farmington Trust

Visits discharged through the Federation monitoring

Ms. Katherine Cumberbatch

01/04/2022 

Four Years

Sponsor Governor

IntoUniversity - Charity

1/4

Mr Nicholas Bridges 27/11/2023 Four Year Parent Governor    

Academy Governing Body areas of interest

Current Governor Links 

Karl Hoods  

Safeguarding 

Angela Kail 

SEN 

Patrick O’Donnell 

Medical Needs

Emily Clarke

Equalities

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