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.
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 Appointed | Term of Office | AGB Attendance: 2023-2024 |
| Melany Pemberton | Executive Headteacher | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3/3 |
| Cathy Gibson | Head of School | N/A | 01-Sep-22 | N/A | 2/3 |
| Jane Thomas | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by Staff | 12 Nov 2019: Re-elected 08 Jan 2023 | First and Second term: 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Caron Britton | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 5 Mar 2020, term expired 5 Mar 2024 | 4 Years | 1/3 |
| Hannah Ireland | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 04-Jan-21 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Ella Swinley-Harmston | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 21-11-2024 | 4 Years | N/A |
| Amber Ludlam | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 09-Mar-23 | Removed 5 Nov 2024 | 0/3 |
| Sharon Damms | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 Nov 2019, reappointed for second term from 12 Nov 2023 | 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Chris Jeavons | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 8 Sep 2020, reappointed for second term from 8 Sep 2024 | Resigned 30 Sept 2024 | 2/3 |
| Jessica Abbott | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 05-Jul-22 | Resigned 5 Nov 2024 | 1/3 |
| Ed Wydenbach | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | First appointed 1 Apr 2017, | 1 Year (rolling term) | 3/3 |
| last reappointed from 1 Aug 2023, then again 1 Aug 2024 |
Safeguarding Link Governor: Ed Wydenbach
Our Chair of Governors, Ed Wydenbach, can be contacted via the school office at [email protected]
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, or apply via our vacancies page.
