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.
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 | Business Interests Declared | Governance roles in other Educational Institutions | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022-2023 |
| Nicola Spencelayh | Headteacher | N/A | N/A | N/A | Married to Deputy Chief Executive Office of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. | None | 3/3 |
| Rachael Ward | Staff (Teacher) Governor | Elected by Staff | 1 March 2022 (First appointed 1 March 2014) | 4 years | Employed by Muskham Primary School. | None | 3/3 |
| Sammy-Jo Brown | Staff (Support) Governor | Elected by Staff | 8 March 2022 | Resigned 17 March 2023 | N/a | N/a | n/a |
| Phillip Beisty | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 2 October 2020 | 4 Years | Clinical Supervisor for Best Start Therapy. | None | 2/3 |
| Mike Berrington | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 27 September 2021 | Resigned 4 January 2023 | Trustee for Newark & Sherwood Citizens Advice Service | None | n/a |
| Dan Mills-Da’Bell | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 20.07.22 (First appointed as Co-opted Governor on 27 September 2021) | Resigned 25 July 2023 | Associate Head of Development – Child Sexual Abuse for NSPCC | None | n/a |
| Gareth Edwards | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 20 July 2022 | 4 Years | The Key Support Services | None | 2/3 |
| Matt Brammer | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 10 October 2023 | 4 Years | None | None | n/a |
| Gareth Leathers | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 24 February 2022 | Resigned 30 January 2023 | None | None | n/a |
| Katherine Soanes | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 01 September 2022. Term renewed until 01 September 2024. Moved to Community Governor 25 March 2024 | Two 1 year terms followed by 4 year term. | National Governance Association; | Member at Esteem Multi-academy Trust | 3/3 |
| Sean Newell | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 31 March 2023 | 4 years | Married to teaching staff member. | None | 2/2 |
| Andy Patton | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 28 April 2023 | Resigned 17 March 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
For any further information please contact the school office.
Chair of AGB: Katherine Soanes
Safeguarding Link Governor: Phillip Beisty
Lead Governor: Katherine Soanes, katherine.soanes@leadacademytrust.co.uk