Hornbeam Primary School

Adrian Cory - Parent Governor - Chair of Governors

My son started at Hornbeam in September 2017 and I was elected as a Parent Governor 6 months   later. I am looking forward to the opportunity of being able to help the school develop and move forward   throughout the coming years. I've been a Civil Servant my entire working life which provides a number of   skills that will be extremely useful for this important and challenging role. 

Stepped up to Chair from Vice-Chair in January 2022.

Appointed March 2018

Claire Burbridge - Co-Opted Governor

Hello, I am the safeguarding governor at Hornbeam. I am proud to be working  alongside my fellow governors to support the school in providing the best  environment for all pupils. As a parent (of 2 children who have recently completed  their primary education in another DEALT school) I feel very passionately in the  importance of safeguarding our children. I believe in a holistic approach in schools,  focusing on high quality educational standards within a nurturing environment that  fosters strong social and emotional development.  I am a chartered psychologist  working in health research, listening to and learning from what is important to  patients and their families. This can be a sensitive environment in which safeguarding  and ethics are also critical, and so this gives me experience and insights that are  helpful in my governor role.

Appointed April 2022

Emma Jones - Staff Governor  and Deputy Head at Hornbeam

I have been a teacher at Hornbeam for many years and a part of the Senior Leadership Team for the last few years, with responsibility for helping oversee Literacy and Numeracy as part of the standards team.  An important part of my role on the governing body is to represent the teaching and non-teaching staff, and to help the other governors to understand the day-to-day workings of school life in all its variety. I also welcome visits from and discussion with other Governors who wish to see policy in action.

Dipta Malik - Parent Governor

Appointed Apil 2022

Karen Price - Governor

Having previously been a co-opted governor at a Stevenage primary school for nearly   four years before moving to Deal, I was very keen to get involved in my local  community again. I am a nutrition and mindset coach, with a long background in HR,  finance and administration.

Appointed November 2023

Tara Bennett-Cobb - Co-Opted Governor

My daughter started at Hornbeam in 2022, and thoroughly enjoys attending school.  I look forward to helping Hornbeam continue to grow for students, present and future.

Appointed March 2024

Shaun Harris - Parent Governor

I am proud to serve as a Parent Governor at Hornbeam, my son started here in September 2024 and is currently in reception.

I’m proud to join a committed team of governors dedicated to achieving the school’s vision. Bringing experience from the construction and health & safety sectors, I aim to support the school as it continues to foster a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment. As both a parent and an advocate for empowering education, I look forward to working alongside school staff and fellow governors to help every child thrive and to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Hornbeam.

Appointed July 2025