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

Mark Ball - Safeguarding Governor 

I work for Kent Police as part of the Child Centred Policing Team based at Dover Police Station. My primary responsibility is to engage with and ensure the safety of young people in the Dover and Deal area. I have direct responsibility for 20 primary schools, where I deliver initiatives such as the Mini Police Cadet Programme, Speed Watch and Mini Medics. I also provide educational inputs that support each school’s ethos and policies on important topics, including social media safety and cyberbullying.

As a newly appointed Governor, I look forward to working with everyone at Hornbeam Primary school and providing my support.

Appointed January 2026

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