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.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Business Interests Declared | Governance Roles in Other Educational Institutions | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2019-2020 |
| Dawn McAughey | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | None | Community Governor at The Birley Academy | 3/3 |
| Helen Garratty | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | 1 April 2017 Re-elected on 31 Mach 2021 | First term: 4 years Second term: 4 years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Darren Ward | Staff Governor (Teacher) | Elected by Staff | 1 November 2017 | 4 years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Gina Newton | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 June 2017 | 8 years | None | Headteacher at The Birley Academy | 2/3 |
| Louise Conley | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 21 November 2018 | 4 years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Nicola Gregory | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 3 December 2019 | 4 years | Director of HR at Minerva Learning Trust | None | 3/3 |
| Danny Pilcher | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 13 March 2020 | 4 years | None | None | 1/2 |
| Maria Thomas | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 17 April 2020 | 4 years | None | None | 2/2 |
| Victor Medina | Parent Governor | Elected Unopposed | 1 December 2020 | 1 year | Managing Director of Integra Quality Limited | None | N/A |
| Jennifer Lee | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 1 April 2017 | Resigned 16 November 2020 | N/A | N/A | 1/3 |
Parent Governor – Declaration of Result
For any further information please contact the school office.
Chair of AGB is Nicola Gregory, who can be contacted at: Enquiries@birleyprimaryacademy.co.uk