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 (AGBs).
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 following link. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2023-24 |
| Peter Wood | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3/3 |
| Paul Smith | Staff Governor (Teacher) | Elected by staff | 1 Sept 2016 | 12 years (reappointed 7 Oct 2024) | 2/3 |
| Michelle Harrup | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by staff | 1 Sept 2015 | Resigned 24 Oct 2023 | n/a |
| Leanne Lee | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 Nov 2018 | 2nd Term (14 Nov 2023) | 3/3 |
| Satbir Nagra | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 25 May 2021 | Resigned 18 Nov 2024 | 3/3 |
| Nick Brown | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 Sept 2014 | Resigned 14 July 2023 | n/a |
| Bavandeep (Barry) Phagura | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 6 Dec 2021 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Rebecca Connolly | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 6 Dec 2021 | 4 years | 1/3 |
| Miriam Spano | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 30 Nov 2022 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Deepa Solanki | Staff Governor | Elected by staff unopposed | 24 Oct 2023 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Rachael Smith | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 14 Nov 2023 | Resigned 18 Nov 2024 | 3/3 |
| Charlotte Johnston | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 27 Nov 2023 | 2 Years | 2/2 |
Chair of Governors – Leanne Lee.
Safeguarding Governor – Rebecca Connolly.
For any further information please contact the school office.
We are always on the look out for new members for our Academy Governing Body. Anyone over the age of 18 years can be a governor (subject to a DBS check) and all you need is a desire to make a difference and an interest in the future of our children, plus time, energy and commitment. All of our Governors will be given membership to the National Governance Association to help develop them in their role.
If you would like to apply, please contact [email protected] who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors.
