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School Governing Body Constitutions - Instrument of Government for Hillside Infant School
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Democratic Services Location: Phase II DDI: 01895 250636 CMD No: 2026/1840 To: COUNCILLOR SUSAN O’BRIEN CABINET MEMBER FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN, HEALTH & CARE c.c. All Members of the Children, Families, Health & Care Select Committee c.c. Julie Kelly , Corporate Director of Children’s Services c.c. Valentin Danciu, Assistant Director – Family Help Date: 03 November 2026 Non-Key Decision request Form D School Governing Body Constitutions - Instrument of Government for Hillside Infant School Dear Cabinet Members, Attached is a report requesting that a decision be made by you as an individual Cabinet Member. Democratic Services confirm that this is not a key decision, as such, the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 notice period does not apply. You should take a decision on or after Wednesday 11 November 2026 in order to meet Constitutional requirements about publication of decisions that are to be made. You may wish to discuss the report with the Corporate Director before it is made. Please indicate your decision on the duplicate memo supplied and return it to me when you have made your decision. I will then arrange for the formal notice of decision to be published. Amy Helps Democratic Services Title of Report: School Governing Body Constitutions - Instrument of Government for Hillside Infant School Decision made: Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report) Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report) Signed ……………………………………………………… Date…………………….. Cabinet Member for Adults, Children, Health & Care Executive Decision Report Cabinet Member 15/10/26 Classification: Part 1 Public Page 1 School Governing body constitutions - Variation to Instrument of Government for Hillside Infant School Cabinet Member Lead Cabinet Member for Adults, Children, Health & Care (Cllr O'Brien) Chief Officer responsible Corporate Director of Children's Services Report author Helen Boundy Governance Support Officer Report classification and reason Public with Exempt Appendix by virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972 due to information relating to any individual. Relevant Committee Children, Families, Health & Care Electoral Ward Northwood Hills 1. Executive Summary This report seeks approval for a variation to existing Instrument of Government for Hillside Infant School. 2. Recommendation That the Cabinet Member agrees for a variation to existing Instrument of Government for Hillside Infant School. 3. Reasons for decision The Governing Body of Hillside Infant School has undertaken a review of its constitution and governance effectiveness and has concluded that a reduction in governor numbers will create a more streamlined and effective board. The proposed structure will better reflect the school's current needs, improve decision-making, address ongoing recruitment challenges, and maintain an appropriate balance of skills and stakeholder representation. The Local Authority Governance Service is satisfied that they will continue to meet all statutory requirements and fulfil its strategic responsibilities effectively. 4. Proposal The Governing Body of Hillside Infant School would like to change their membership of governors as they feel the current number of 14 was too large for a Governing body as Executive Decision Report Cabinet Member 15/10/26 Classification: Part 1 Public Page 2 well as challenges in governor recruitment. By decreasing the number of Parent Governors by two, Co-opted Governors by one and Partnership Governors by one. This reduction of 4 will bring the total number of governors to 10. 5. Corporate implications Financial (mandatory) Y Equalities impact assessment Legal (mandatory) Y Workforce Alternative options (mandatory) Y Public Health Risk management (mandatory) Y External partners Asset Communications Procurement & Social Value Committee comments Planning Digital Climate Change Heathrow Expansion a) Financial There are no financial implications in this report; this is regarding the governance of the school and does not impact upon the overall school’s budget. b) Legal There are no legal implications in this report. c) Alternative Options Alternative Options Rationale for rejecting option To not appoint Would be contrary to the school's request and leave the governing board the size it currently is, in which they currently have several vacancies due the difficulty of recruiting school governors. d) Risk management Risk Mitigation NIL Minimal risk e) Other implications NIL. E xecutive Decision Report Cabinet Member 15/ 10/26 Classification: Part 1 Public Page 3 6. Delivering the Cabinet’s Priorities 2026-2030 T he Council’s ambition is to make Hillingdon an even better place to live, work and invest. This report support the delivery of the following Cabinet Priorities: 1 Being easy to deal with N/A 2 Being brilliant at the basics N/A 3 Putting our residents first N/A 4 Delivering Hillingdon homes for Hillingdon people N/A 5 Supporting future generations Y This report supports strategic direction of schools educating children in the Borough. 6 Being open for business N/A 7. C onsultation & engagement N/ A. 8. T imetable for implementation O nce Cabinet Member report is approved the new Instrument of Government comes into effect and a new copy of the IoG will be issued to the school. L ist of Background Papers NI L. List of appendices attached For Cabinet Member only Appendix A: Draft Instrument of Government Hillside Infant School Appendix B: Hillside Infant School Draft FGB Minutes 01.10.26