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
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
For any further information please contact the school office.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date of Appointed | Term of Office | Business Interests Declared | Governance roles in other Educational Institutions | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022-2023 |
| Melany Pemberton | Executive Headteacher | N/A | N/A | N/A | Member of International Coaching Federation. Member of Barefoot Coaching. Member of Association of American Dancing. Deliver MRA Coaching Programme within L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. Jigsaw 24 CEO, Roger Whittle, is a family friend, however I receive no financial gains or interests connected with education or IT facility. | Headteacher at Edna G Olds Academy. | 3/3 |
| Cathy Gibson | Head of School | N/A | 1 September 2022 | N/A | None | None | 3/3 |
| Jane Thomas | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by Staff | 12 November 2019 | 4 Years | None | Parent Governor at Norfolk Community Primary School | 1/3 |
| Paula Snelling | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | 18 November 2020 | 4 Years | None | None | 0/3 |
| Caron Britton | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 5 March 2020 | 4 Years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Hannah Ireland | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 4 January 2021 | 4 Years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Chris Jeavons | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 8 September 2020 | 4 Years | Pastor of Spa View Community Church | None | 3/3 |
| Ed Wydenbach | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | First appointed 1 April 2017, last reappointed from 1 August 2023 | 1 Year (rolling term) | Director at Endcliffe Vale Lessees Limited | None | 3/3 |
| Sharon Damms | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 November 2019, reappointed for second term from 12 November 2023 | 4 Years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Damola Aderiye | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 13 October 2021 | Resigned 21 November 2022 | None | None | n/a |
| Jessica Abbott | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 5 July 2022 | 4 years | Safeguarding Officer the Birley Academy Secondary School | None | 2/3 |
| Amber Ludlam | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 9 March 2023 | 1 Year | TBC | None | 0/1 |
Our Chair of Governors, Ed Wydenbach, can be contacted via the school office at [email protected]
Safeguarding Link Governor: Ed Wydenbach