Kanes Hill
Academy Council
Kanes Hill Primary School is part of the Inspire Learning Partnership multi academy trust. The Trust Board have overall responsibility for the school. The Trust Board has sought to ensure governance activity is vested in those closest to the impact of decision making and that such responsibility matches the capacity of those assuming the responsibility. The Trust Board establishes Local Academy Councils for the Academies, for the most part made up of individuals drawn from the Academy's community, both as elected and appointed members.
Kanes Hill Primary School are challenged and supported by a group of Academy Councillors. The Academy Council is a joint Academy Council with St Monica Primary School and they meet to discuss the school improvement priorities and help the leadership monitor and evaluate impact.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Academy Council or you wish to contact a member of the team, then please contact them via the school on:
Telephone: 023 8036 3737
Email: info.kps@ilpartnership.org
Our Academy Council Chair can be contacted on karen.grove@ilpartnership.org
Our Academy Council Clerk can be contacted on sarah.mills@ilpartnership.org
For details regarding Members of our Trust, please click here.
For details regarding Board of Trustees, please click here.
All postal correspondence can be addressed to :
For The Attention of The Chair of Academy Council
C/O Senior Admin Officer
Kanes Hill Primary School
Hinkler Road
Southampton
SO19 6GW
Inspire Learning Partnership Governance Page
Information of the finances, governance arrangements, including annual reports, accounts, executive pay and scheme of delegation, for Inspire Learning Partnership can be found on the Trust Wesbite www.ilpartnership.org
Current Academy Council Members
Academy Councillors (ID 1280)
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Karen GroveChair of Academy Council
Karen Grove
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Claire LoweChief Executive Officer of Inspire Learning Partnership
Claire Lowe
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Katie SmithActing Principal of Kanes Hill Primary School
Katie Smith
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Karen RalstonStaff Academy Councillor
Karen Ralston
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Nicola SymonsSupport Staff Academy Councillor
Nicola Symons
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Sarah MillsClerk to Academy Council
Sarah Mills
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David JohnsonHealth & Safety Academy Councilor
David Johnson
Dates for Academy Council Meetings 2025 - 2026
| Meeting 1 | 11 September 2025  |
| Meeting 2 | 2 October 2025 |
| Meeting 3 | 27 November 2025 |
| Meeting 4 | 29 January 2026 |
| Meeting 5 | 12 March 2026 |
| Meeting 6 | 7 May 2026 |
| Meeting 7 | 9 July 2026 |
| Pay Committee Meeting | 2 October 2025 |
Past Academy Councillors (in the last 12months)
| Names | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Appointed by | Date of resignation |
| Mr. Keith Knowles | 20/09/2022 | 2 years, 2 months and 8 days |
Appointed by GB/board |
28/11/2024 |
| Mrs. Lisa Bowerman | 07/10/2022 | 2 years, 7 months and 10 days |
Appointed by Parents |
17/05/2025 |
| Mrs. Megan Wilkinson | 09/0/2024 |
12 months, and 9 days |
Appointed by GB/board |
18/07/2024 |
| Ms. Victoria Franks | 07/09/2023 |
23 months, and 30 days |
Elected by School Staff |
06/09/2025 |
| Ms. Yolanda Bull | 28/11/2024 |
10 months, and 9 days |
Appointed by GB/board |
07/10/2025 |
| Suzanne Harland | 01/12/2024 |
12 months and 7 days |
Appointed by Trustees |
08/12/2025 |
| Ashleigh Clarke | 09/09/2025 |
2 months and 29 days |
Elected by parents |
08/12/2025 |
| Miss Emma Bocock | 09/09/2025 |
2 months and 29 days |
Appointed by GB/board |
08/12/2025 |
| Revd Garry Roberts | 08/05/2025 |
7 months and 0 days |
Appointed by Trustees |
08/12/2025 |
| Mrs Hayley Clark | 01/09/2024 |
15 months and 7 days |
Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
08/12/2025 |
| Lorraine Instrell | 01/07/2022 |
41 months and 7 days |
Elected by parents |
08/12/2025 |
Register of Interests
register of interest kanes hill st monica academy council.pdf