Governance
Thornden Academy Committee
Remit of Academy Committee - Extract from Articles of Association of the HISP MAT
OBJECTS
The Academy Trust’s objects (“the Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:
- to advance for the public benefit education in the United Kingdom, in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, by establishing, maintaining, carrying on, managing and developing schools offering a broad and balanced curriculum (“the mainstream Academies”) or educational institutions which are principally concerned with providing full-time or part-time education for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of illness, exclusion from school or otherwise, may not for any period receive suitable education unless alternative provision is made for them (“the alternative provision Academies”) or 16 to 19 Academies offering a curriculum appropriate to the needs of its students (“the 16 to 19 Academies”) or schools specially organised to make special educational provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs (“the Special Academies”)
- to promote for the benefit of individuals living in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth or any county or unitary authority in which an Academy is located who have need by reason of their age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said individuals
Thornden School Academy Committee
Chair of Academy Committee: Aasia Nisar
Email: Please address any queries to Sue Baser, the clerk, at s.baser@hispmat.org.
Clerk to the Academy Committee: Ms Sue Baser
Email: s.baser@hispmat.org
c/o Thornden School, Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 2DW
ward to working with the Governor team.
Meet our Governors
Aasia Nisar-Chair
I have been an involved school governor for over 25 years and my passion has always been to create places where children can thrive in their learning and enjoy their educational experiences. As the Chair of Thornden Academy Committee and with my other committee members, we work hard to support staff, parents and children, to ensure we deliver the very best for every child.
Having lived within Hampshire most of my life and working within the field of community engagement, I knew I wanted to work with people who have a passion to make a difference to their local area, so becoming an academy committee member most definitely appealed to me. I really enjoy the work we do here at Thornden and look forward to making some real positive differences.
Julie Pinnock-Vice Chair
I have lived in Chandlers Ford for over 30 years and live near the school with my husband and son. My son attended Thornden School and has recently finished his A Levels at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College.
I initially started out as a parent governor at the school and was then appointed by the Trustees to continue supporting the Academy Committee. I saw the transition of the school to a Multi Academy Trust and watched the school benefit from the wider resources the HISP MAT brings to Thornden.
I am proud to support Thornden's Academy Committee, my role of Vice Chair, along with the Chair and other Members enables me to advance for the public benefit of our pupils, parents and staff at Thornden the best broad and balanced curriculum appropriate to the needs of the children attending our school. My roles have included SEND and Safeguarding.
I am a chartered Town Planner with a Masters Degree from the University of the West of England. In my spare time I swim and spend time with my family.
Sue Baser-Clerk to the Govornors
I joined HISP in August 2024 as Clerk to the Thornden Academy Committee. I also clerk for two other schools in the Trust. My role is to advise and support the Governors in the execution of their duties. Additionally, I am a Lead Invigilator here at Thornden, where I have worked for over 12 years.
My own children were at Thornden, and I have a keen interest in supporting the school, via the Committee, to meet their goals.
In 2020 I graduated with a degree in Canine Studies, and I have over forty years’ experience in administration, customer service, finance, audit and quality control.
In my spare time I enjoy horse riding, musical theatre and hill walking with my two dogs.
Claire Oliver-Staff Governor
I am an English teacher and staff governor at Thornden School. I have a passion for learning and inspiring the next generation. I also run the School Council and think it is important that students have a voice and feel heard. I studied English Literature at the University of Winchester and enjoy reading, walking my dogs, spending time with my family and supporting Southampton Football Club.
Before joining Thornden School, I was a Police Officer for 15 years. Both roles require me to communicate effectively with people and I feel this is one of my main strengths. I am looking for to working with the Governor team.
Meeting Attendance
Attendance 2024-2025
| 02-10-2024 | 13-11-24 | 15-01-25 | 05-03-25 | 14-05-25 | 02-07-25 | |
| Baljinder Aujla | N | N | Y | Y | ||
| Aasia Nisar | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Caroline Lowing | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Julie Pinnock | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Claire Oliver | Y | N | Y | |||
| Ben Chivers | Y |
Attendance 2023-2024
| 04-10-23 | 15-11-23 | 17-01-24 | 06-03-24 | 15-05-24 | 10-07-24 | |
| Baljinder Aujla | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
| Georgia Benson | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Aasia Nisar | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Caroline Lowing | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Julie Pinnock | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Graham Yates | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Attendance 2022-2023
| 03-10-22 | 16-11-22 | 18-01-23 | 15-03-23 | 17-05-23 | 12-07-23 | |
| Baljinder Aujla | Y | Y | N | |||
| Georgia Benson | Y | Y | ||||
| Steve Hicks | Y | N | ||||
| Aasia Nisar | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Caroline Lowing | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Julie Pinnock | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| David Robinson | Y | |||||
| Graham Yates | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Attendance 2021-2022
| 22-09-21 | 17-11-21 | 19-01-22 | 16-03-22 | 18-05-22 | 13/07/22 | |
| Jessica Bingham | Y | N | N | |||
| Julie Crouch | Y | |||||
| Steve Hicks | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Aasia Nisar | Y | Y | N | Y | ||
| Julie Pinnock | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
| David Robinson | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
| Graham Yates | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Academy Committee Members
| First name | Surname | Term of office start | Term of office ends | Appointed by | Pecuniary/Business interests |
| Baljinder | Aujla | 01/02/2023 | 21/01/2027 | Trustees | None |
| Caroline Headteacher | Lowing | 05/01/202 | Ex officio | None | |
| Aasia | Nisar | 19/01/2022 | 18/01/2026 | Trustees | None |
| Julie | Pinnock | 22/09/2021 | 21/09/2025 | Trustees | None |
| Claire | Oliver | 13/11/2024 | 12/11/2028 | Trustees | None |
| Ben | Chivers | 05/03/2025 | 04/03/2029 | Trustees | None |
Previous members (within the last 12 months)
| First name | Surname | Term of office start | Term of office end | Appointed by | Pecuniary/Business interests |
| Graham | Yates | 18/01/2023 | 23/07/2024 | Trustees | Deputy Headteacher- St Swithun's School Winchester |
| Georgia | Benson | 22/03/2023 | 23/07/2024 | Trustees | None |
HISP Multi Academy Trust Governance
Information for HISP MAT Members & Trustees can he found here