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: 2024-2025 |
| Cathy Gibson | Acting Headteacher | N/A | 01-Sep-22 | N/A | 3/3 |
| Jane Thomas | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by Staff | 12 Nov 2019: Re-elected 08 Jan 2023 | First and Second term: 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Lynn Matthews | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | 13 June 2025 | 4 Years | 1/1 |
| Hannah Ireland | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 04-Jan-21
04-Jan-25 |
4 Years | 3/3 |
| Ella Swinley-Harmston | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 21-11-2024 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Sharon Damms | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 Nov 2019, reappointed for second term from 12 Nov 2023 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Ed Wydenbach | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | First appointed 1 Apr 2017, | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Last re-appointed 10 Dec 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. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and 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.
