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.
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 2023-2024 |
| Roberta Reilly | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | N/A |
| Sarah Guest | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by staff * *unopposed |
06 February 2023 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Faye Heath | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by staff* *unopposed |
05 February 2024 | 4 years | 1/1 |
| Bradley Freeman | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 14 February 2025 | 4 years | n/a |
| Rachel Jackson | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 14 February 2025 | 4 years | n/a |
| Andrew Blench | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 28 September 2021 | 4 years | 3/3 |
| Leanne Wall | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 06 February 2023 Last reappointed 11 Nov 2024 |
4 years | 2/3 |
| Ben Walker | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 05 February 2024 | 4 years | 2/2 |
| Robin Bone | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 16 September 2019 Last Reappointed 15 September 2023. |
Resigned 14 Feb 2025 | 3/3 |
| Dave Llewellyn | Parent Governor | Elected by parents* *unopposed |
26 March 2021 | Resigned 14 Feb 2025 | 2/3 |
| Nikolas Dobbs | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 April 2021 | Resigned 23 July 2024 | N/A |
| Grace Needham-Hague | Parent Governor | Elected by parents* *unopposed |
06 February 2023 | Resigned 9 June 2024 | 0/2 |
Chair of AGB: Leanne Wall
Safeguarding Link Governor: Andrew Blench
For any further information please contact the school office.
We are currently recruiting for both a Parent Governor and Community Governor at Rainbow Forge Primary Academy. Anyone over the age of 18 years can be a governor (subject to a DBS check). All you need is a desire to make a difference and an interest in the future of our children, plus time, energy and commitment.
More information about the role can be found on our Governor Flyer.
If you would like to apply, simply download the relevant form and send it to the office, or apply via our vacancies page.
Parent Governor L.E.A.D. Expression of Interest Form
Community Governor L.E.A.D. Expression of Interest Form
