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 |
| Emma Thorne | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3/3 |
| Debbie Jackson |
Staff (Support) | Elected by staff | 1 February 2022 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Ian Stott | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 30 June 2022 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Mathilda Stone | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 27 January 2019 | 4 years (2nd term) | 3/3 |
| Lorraine Unsworth | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 3 March 2020 | Resigned 2 March 2024 | 1/1 |
| James Wright | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 18 March 2021 | 4 Year | 2/3 |
| Aaron Owusu | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 13 June 2022 | 4 year | 2/3 |
| Jamie Radford | Staff (Teaching) | Elected by Staff | 2 December 2022 | 4 Year | 2/3 |
| Kehinde Olugbemi | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 29 November 2024 | 4 Year | n/a |
Chair of Governors: Mathilda (Tilly) Stone
Safeguarding Link Governor: Mathilda (Tilly) Stone
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.
The Chair of the AGB, Mathilda Stone can be contacted via the school office on 0115 9155808 or by emailing [email protected]
