Academy Governing Body

All academies within the Trust are governed by the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and Members. 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.

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust – Governance

We currently have no vacancies for Parent Governors but we will advertise here when we do.

Governor Advert

Governor Flyer

Expression of Interest Form

Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.

NameGovernor CategoryHow AppointedDate of Appointment  Term of OfficeBusiness Interests DeclaredGovernance Roles in Other Educational InstitutionsAGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022-2023
Jane LoaderHeadteachern/an/an/aNoneNone3/3
Dave LlewellynParent GovernorElected by parents*
*unopposed
26 March 20214 yearsNoneNone1/3
Robin BoneCommunity GovernorAppointed by Trust16 September 2019
Reappointed for second term from 15 September 2023.
First Term: 4 years
Second Term: 1 year
NoneNone3/3
Nikolas DobbsCommunity GovernorAppointed by Trust1 April 20214 YearsNoneNone3/3
Andrew BlenchCommunity Governor Appointed by Trust28 September 20214 yearsDirector of School Business Partner Limited;
Director of Shaped Alternative Provision for Education.
None2/3
Sarah Guest Staff Governor (Support)Elected by staff *
*unopposed
06 February 20234 yearsNoneNone2/2
Leanne Wall Co-opted Governor Appointed by Trust06 February 2023
Reappointed 5 February 2024
1 yearNoneNone2/2
Grace Needham-Hague Parent GovernorElected by parents*
*unopposed
06 February 20234 yearsNoneNone0/2
Nina SneddonStaff Governor (Teaching)Elected by staff*
*unopposed
24 November 2021Resigned 13 March 2023NoneNonen/a
Ben WalkerCommunity GovernorAppointed by Trust05 February 20244 yearsNoneNonen/a
Faye HeathStaff Governor (Teaching)Elected by staff*
*unopposed
05 February 20244 yearsNoneNonen/a

Chair of AGB: Robin Bone

Safeguarding Link Governor: Andrew Blench

For any further information please contact the school office.