Governing Body
School leaders, including governors, share a commitment to give pupils an effective education. They understand the challenges this involves but are determined to make the school a highly effective one. Ofsted 2019
The role of the Governing Body (in line with the scheme of delegation) is:
- Building an understanding of how the academies are led and managed
- Determine school level policies which reflect the Trusts ethos and values
- Management of risk: establish register, review and monitor
- Monitoring whether the academies are:
- Working within agreed policies
- Is meeting the agreed targets
- Managing its finances and resources well
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Reporting to the Trust Board
The Trust board will approve the appointment of the Governing Body Chair, ensure that parents are elected and will determine its structure and organisation.
The Governing Body responsibilities include;
- Review, approve and monitor the Academy Development Plan (ADP)
- Review, monitor and challenge Executive Head/Directors/Head of School reports:
- School performance & improvement
- Safeguarding, SEND, other vulnerable groups
- Behaviour, attendance & safety
- Student development
Governing Body
| Name | Term of Office | Committees/Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Luckock |
03/09/2021 – 31/08/2024 |
Chair of Governing Body |
| Gary Smith |
01/09/2017 – 31/08/2024 |
Ex-officio. Accounting Officer |
| April Gurney |
02/12/2021 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Staff) |
| Tom Montgomery |
02/12/2021 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Community) |
| Keith Bobbin |
01/09/2017 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Community) |
| Leah-Marie Smith |
02/12/2021 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Parent) |
| Ron Dangerfield |
02/12/2021 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Parent) |
| Tina Darker |
01/09/2017 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Staff) |
| Zoe Thomas |
01/12/2018 – 31/08/2024 |
Governor (Staff) |