MESSAGE FROM CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

I feel privileged to have been re-elected as Chair of Governors for Seaham High School, a school where I was formally a student.  I am looking forward to working with the Headteacher, the Academy Trust and the rest of the Governing Body, to continue with the great work that has already happened.

Currently I am a Group Manager in Cleveland Fire Brigade, where I am the Head of the Training and Assurance department, being responsible for development of all staff both new and experienced within the county, as well as assuring our operational activities.  

I have a vested interest in the school and its future, with the children of family and friends being students here and we have a great school here at Seaham, with great teaching and support staff and an excellent Leadership Team. In my role as Chair of Governors I will be able to contribute to the school and help it continue providing the best possible education for each child that attends, looking ahead at the challenges and opportunities in the future.

Lee Brown
(Chair of Governors)

All communication should be addressed to the Chair of Governors:
Email: office@seahamhighschool.com
Post: Seaham High School, Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BH 

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GOVERNORS DOCUMENTS

Governing Body Details:

• Governing Body - Terms of Office 

Governors Committees:

• Governing Body - Committee Structure - 2024-2025

Register of Governors Interest:

• Register of Governors Interest 

Governor Committee Attendance:

• Register of Governors Attendance 2023-2024

Governors Calendar:

• Governors Calendar - 2024-2025

School Staff with Financial Responsibility:

• Register of Interest – Staff with Financial Responsibility 

Eden Learning Trust documents

The following documents can be found on the Eden Learning Trust Website link below or click on the separate link for each document:

Eden Learning Trust website

• Annual Report and Statement
• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association
• Funding Agreement - Master & Supplementary
• Trustees & Members Information
• Trade Union Time Data
• Gender Pay Gap Report
• Employees whose benefits exceed £100K
• Charging and Remissions
• Whistleblowing Policy

governors Diversity statement

As a school, we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:

• target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity
• develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation
• prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas
• address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks

However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable.