Local Academy CommiTtee
Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about our school Local Academy Committee, and the work that we do.
The role of Local Academy Commitee
St Michael's CE Primary School is run by the Executive Headteacher and his team of staff. The Local Governing Body oversees the effectiveness of the school and together with the Executive Headteacher provides strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school. It also supports, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of the school and monitors the budget. Finally it holds the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education.
The Local Academy Committee is accountable to the LDBS Academies Trust.
St Michaels September 2019 .pdf
What is a Governor of the Local Academy Committee
For more information about the role of the committee please read the Academy Trust Governors Job Description.
Membership and Structure
The Local Academy Committee comprises of ten governors, bringing together the key institutions that have an interest in the school. Our governors have a range of skills and interests and the membership includes a board member.
| Name and Term of Office | Appointment by | Responsibility | Declaration of interest |
|
Simon Knowles Executive Headteacher |
LDBS Academy Trust | Executive Headteacher of St Michael's N22, Holy Trinity N17, St Ann's N15 and Little Engineers Nursery |
None |
|
Meera Shah Head of School |
LDBS Academy Trust | Operations of school life, implementation of school improvement and the school ethos. | None |
|
Rev'd Fr Ian Booth Vicar of St Michael's Church |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Collective Worship Religious Education Character Education (SEIP 1) |
None |
| Four Governors are Appointed by the LDBS Academies Trust. | |||
|
Rev Guy Pope (July 2017 - June 2021) |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Chair Safeguarding English |
None |
|
Ed Schwitzer (April 2016 - March 2020) |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Vice Chair Early Years (SEIP 5)Inclusion (Inc. SEND)Finance and Administration |
None |
|
Sheila Gordan (March 2019 - March 2023) |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Inclusive Curriculum (SEIP 2) Child Protection |
None |
|
Rachel Franklin (Dec 2019 - Dec 2070) |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Remote Learning (SEIP 3) RHSE (SEIP 4) Governor Training |
None |
| Two Governors are nominated by parents at the school and appointed by the Trust. | |||
|
David Sheen (Jan 2020 - Jan 2024) |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Maths Attendance and Behaviour |
None |
| Election in progress | LDBS Academy Trust | None | |
| One Governor is nominated by the school staff and appointed by the Trust. | |||
| Sherma Benti-Scott (Dec 2020 - Dec 2024) |
LDBS Academy Trust | Health and Safety | None |
| Also members of the Leadership and Management team(LMT) attend all meetings as advisors. | |||
| Jayne Reeve | Advisor | Executive Business Manager | Employee of Trust |
Dates of Meetings for 2020 - 21(Meeting time 6-7.30pm)
Meeting 1 - Wednesday 16th September
Meeting 2 - Wednesday 14th October
Meeting 3 - Wednesday 11th November
Meeting 4 - Wednesday 9th December
Meeting 5 - Wednesday 20th January
Meeting 6 - Wednesday 3rd March
Meeting 7 - Wednesday 24th March
Meeting 8 - Wednesday 28th April
Meeting 9 - Wednesday 9th June
Meeting 10 - Wednesday 30th June
