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 2023/24 |
| Ian Bannerman JP | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 23 February 2024 (previously Parent Governor term from 22 Feb 2021) | 1 Year | 3/3 |
| 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 | 0/1 |
| Martyn Turner (Chair and Safeguarding Link Governor) |
Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 17 November 2020
Resigned 3 October 2024 |
3 years (2nd Term from 17 November 2023) | N/A |
| 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 | 2/3 |
| Louise Wildeman (Vice Chair) | Parent Governor | Appointed by Trust | 18 October 2023 (2nd Term) | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Charlotte Hardy | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 23 March 2023 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Ryla Saleem | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 18 October 2023 | Resigned 5 December 2024 | 1/3 |
| Emma Ralph | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | 18 March 2024 | 4 years | 2/2 |
| Stephen Haughton | Parent Governor | Elected by parents, unopposed | 21 March 2024 | 1 Year | 0/1 |
Vice Chair: Louise Wildeman
Safeguarding Governor: To be appointed in the autumn term 2024
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.
