Agenda item

The Headmaster of the City of London Freemen’s School to be heard.

The Chairman was heard relative to the two co-opted Governor vacancies on the Board.

Governors were informed that, to date, the Headmaster and the Chairman had been unable to identify a replacement for Rodney Fox on the Board and stated that they were, ideally, seeking someone with an academic background with experience of either secondary or tertiary education. The Chairman wished to thank Sir Clive Martin for his suggestions regarding suitable candidates to date.

The Headmaster stated that he had approached HMC colleagues who were due to retire but reported that time, distance and the increasing commitment required from Governors was proving to be a difficulty.

The Headmaster reported that a local HMC Head teacher was a future possibility as was the parent of a past pupil who also had strong City and Livery links.

A Governor suggested that Old Freemen might be approached. Another Governor commented that they would like to see an increase in female representatives on the Board and also suggested that the Guild of Educators also be approached for potential co-opted Governors.

The Chairman concluded by saying that he and the Headmaster would continue in their efforts to identify suitable replacement candidates and would report back to the Board on this matter in due course.