The academy has a Governing Body to ensure that it has the capacity to improve and raise overall standards. Ofsted considers the governing body to be part of the leadership and management of the academy, however governors do not manage the academy. That is the job of the Headteacher and Leadership Team. Governors are there to be “a critical friend” to the Headteacher and the academy. However they do oversee the development of the academy – their main aim being to assist the Chief Executive Offcer, Headteacher and senior leaders to always provide a high standard of education for all pupils, of all abilities. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of governors who are actively involved in the life of the academy.
Our Governing Body is made up of the following members:
Chair of the local governing body
| Name | Shared with | Appointed by | From | To |
| Miriam Micklethwaite | Not recorded | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 April 22 | 31 March 24 |
Local Governors
| Name | Shared with | Appointed by | From | To |
| Catherine Lambert | Not recorded | Elected by parents | 1 April 22 | 31 March 26 |
| Catherine Walker | Not recorded | Elected by school staff | 1 April 22 | 31 March 25 |
| Kay Cooper | Not recorded | Elected by parents | 1 April 22 | 31 March 26 |
| Patricia Haith | Not recorded | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 April 22 | 31 March 26 |
| Sarah Gallacher | Not recorded | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher | 1 April 22 | Not recorded |
| Philippa Barrowcliffe | Not recorded |
Appointed by foundation/Trust |
27 June 22 | 27 June 26 |
Historic (left within last 12 months)
| Name | Role | Appointed by | From | To |
| Catherine Lambert | Local governor | Elected by parents | 12 Oct 20 | 31 March 22 |
| Cathy Walker | Local governor | Elected by school staff | 29 Sep 20 | 31 March 22 |
| Kay Cooper | Local governor | Elected by parents | 1 Dec 21 | 30 March 22 |
| Miriam Micklethwaite | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | 23 Sep 21 | 30 March 22 |
| Patricia Haith | Local governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 May 17 | 30 March 22 |
| Rebecca Grange | Local governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 3 Nov 20 | 2 Nov 22 |
| Sarah Proctor | Local governor | Elected by school staff | 16 Mar 19 | 30 Mar 22 |
Governor Roles and Responsibilities
Safeguarding - Pat Haith
SEN - Miriam Micklethwaite
Attendance - Miriam Micklethwaite
Disadvantaged Pupils - Miriam Micklethwaite
Looked After Children - Catherine Lambert
Mental Health and Wellbeing - Cathy Walker
Headteacher's Performance Management Committee - Chair Miriam Micklethwaite
Members of Committee - Miriam Micklethwaite, Catherine Lambert, Pat Haith
Remit - To meet with the CEO to carry out an annual review of the overall performance of the Principal and to consider and make decisions on the Principals recommendations of salary following the performance appraisal procedure.
Occasional committees do meet, they are formed ‘as and when’ from available governors, with membership according to prior involvement. No conflict of interest must arise and of this the head cannot be a member of these. Staff Discipline and grievance – Staff discipline and grievance (appeals) – Complaints – Performance Management (appeals)