Governance Membership
The Board of Directors has a current membership of 13 Directors. They meet at least five times per year. In line with the Articles of Association, our directors are also our members.
They operate at a strategic level with ultimate control over the direction of the Academy Trust.
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | AUDIT | RESOURCES, COMMITTEE | CURRICULUM & ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting to: Members | Reporting to: Board of Directors | Reporting to: Board of Directors | Reporting to: Board of Directors |
| Quorum: minimum 3 members | Quorum: Minimum 2 | Quorum: Minimum 3 of which 2 should be non staff directors | Quorum: Minimum 3 of which 2 should be non staff directors |
Most day-to-day management decisions are made collectively through the Board of Directors. Some responsibilities are delegated to sub committees. There are three main sub committees:
- Curriculum & Achievement Committee
- Resources Committee
- Audit
Voting: Any decisions within the agreed remit of the Committee and in line with Committee Terms of Reference will be accepted by the Board of Directors on a majority vote of the attendees.
| Board of Directors & Members | Audit | Resources Committee | Curriculum & Achievement Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership: 9 Directors Total: 9 | Membership: 2 Total: 2 | Membership: 4 Total: 4 | Membership: 5 Total: 5 |
| Mrs J Tye Chair | Mrs J Tye Chair | Mr M King Chair | Mr M McDougall Chair |
| Mr M King Vice Chair | Mr M King | Mrs. Tye Vice Chair | Mrs C Prince Vice Chair |
| Mr. M. Wheal | Mr R Prince | ||
| Debbie Beckwith | Mrs C Stacey | ||
| Mrs. A. Gorolini | Sam Hindhaugh | ||
| Jamie Haigh | |||
| Cheryl Hunter | |||
| Chief Executive Officer/Accounting Officer | Mr. R. Leach Headteacher | ||
| Responsible Officer | Juniper Education | ||
| Clerking | Sarah Evans | ||
| Company Secretary | Mrs E Morrison |
Updated: Board of Directors Meeting 3rd October 2022
The Board of Directors manages the Academy on behalf of the Academy Trust and the key responsibilities are to:
- Ensure the quality of educational provision.
- Challenge and monitor the performance of the school.
- Manage the Academy Trust’s finances and property.
- Manage the staff.
- Exercise reasonable skill and care in carrying out their duties.
- Ensure that the Academy Trust complies with charity and company law.
- Operate the Academy in accordance with the Funding Agreement that has been signed with the Secretary of State.
