The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust governance structure establishes clear lines of accountability, overview and scrutiny at three levels: The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Members; the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and its Committees; and the Academy Governing Body (AGB).
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. The Trusts scheme of delegation, AGB terms of reference and articles of association can be accessed by the clicking the links below. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
Name | Governor Category | How appointed | Date of appointment | Term of office | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022/23 |
Ian Bannerman JP | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 23 February 2024 (previously Parent Governor term from 22 Feb 2021) | 1 Year | 2/3 |
Cal Hurst | Headteacher | Ex Officio | n/a | n/a | 3/3 |
Laura Shenton | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | 24 February 2020 | Term expired 23 February 2024 | 3/3 |
Martyn Turner (Chair and Safeguarding Link Governor) |
Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 17 November 2020 | 3 years (2nd Term from 17 November 2023) | 3/3 |
Gareth Watts | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 8 March 2022 | 4 years | 3/3 |
Sarah Webster | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | 24 February 2020 2nd Term 18 March 2024 |
4 years | 3/3 |
Louise Wildeman (Vice Chair) | Parent Governor | Appointed by Trust | 18 October 2023 (2nd Term) | 4 years | 3/3 |
Charlotte Hardy | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 23 March 2023 | 4 years | 2/2 |
Ryla Saleem | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 09 October 2023 | 1 year | N/A |
Emma Ralph | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | 18 March 2024 | 4 years | |
Stephen Haughton | Parent Governor | Elected by parents, unopposed | 21 March 2024 | 1 Year |