Governing Board
The Governors represent Birmingham Hebrew Congregation, the Community, the parents, Birmingham Education Authority and the school staff. They have responsibility for the strategic direction of the school. They meet as a whole Governing Board approximately once a month.
Foundation Governors (appointed by BHC) - maximum 6
Dr Barry Stephen Henley - Chair of Governing Body - term of office 23 Dec 2024 to 22 Dec 2028, first appointed 23 Dec 2024. Security Link Governor, Training Link Governor
Mr Richard Hockley - term of office 16 Jul 2025 to 15 Jul 2029, first appointed 2021.
Ms Myriam Suburk - term of office 3 Jun 2024 to 2 Jun 2028, first appointed Jun 2024.
Miss Yael Collins - term of office 7 Oct 2024 to 6 Oct 2028, first appointed 7 Oct 2024. Safeguarding Link Governor
Elected Parent Governors - maximum 2
Mrs Ruqqiya Arshad - term of office 27 Sep 2024 to 26 Sep 2028, first appointed 27 Sep 2024. SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Link Governor, Academically More Able Provision Link Governor
Governor nominated by Local Authority and appointed by the Governing Body
Ms Jan Connor - term of office 27 Sep 2024 to 26 Sep 2028, first appointed 27 Sep 2024. Pupil Premium Link Governor
Elected Staff Governor - maximum 1
Mrs Helen Smyth - term of office 27 Sep 2024 to 26 Sep 2028, first appointed 27 Sep 2024.
Ex Officio Governors
Rabbi Yossi Jacobs - Director of Jewish Education
Miss Nina Capek - Headteacher
Associate Members
Mrs H Hind (non-voting)
Clerk to the Governing Board
Rebbecca Wright
Declarations of pecuniary interests, etc:
Dr Henley has declared he has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Miss Collins has declared she has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Mrs Hind has declared she has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Mr Hockley has declared he has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Rabbi Jacobs has declared he has a relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Mrs Smyth has declared she has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Ms Connors has declared she has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Miss N Capek has declared she has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.
Mrs Arshad has declared she has no relevant business or pecuniary interests.