Academy Governing Body - Birley Primary Academy

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

AGB Terms of Reference

Meet The Governors

Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
There is also a governor information booklet where you can see who the Birley Academy Governors are and what skills and experiences they bring to the academy.

Governors Leaflet – Birley Primary Academy

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	AGB Attendance 2023 – 2024
Dawn McAughey	Headteacher	n/a	n/a	n/a	3/3
Helen Garratty	Staff Governor (Support)	Elected by Staff	Term 1: 4 Jan 17 Term 2: 31 Mar 21 Term 3: 31 Mar 25	4 Years	3/3
Darren Ward	Staff Governor (Teacher)	Elected by Staff	Term 1: 1 Nov 17 Term 2: 1 Nov 21	4 Years	3/3
Rachel Read-Hill	Parent Governor	Elected by Parents	25-Jan-22	4 Years	3/3
Mathew Jones	Parent Governor	Elected by Parents	11-Oct-22	4 Years	2/3
Luke Batty	Parent Governor	Elected by Parents	8-Mar-24	4 Years	2/2
Nicola Gregory	Community Governor	Appointed by Trust	Term 1: 3 Dec 19 Term 2: 3 Dec 23	4 Years	3/3
Asim Abbas	Co-opted Governor	Appointed by trust	Term1: 15 Oct 21 Re-appointed annually 15 Oct	1 Year	1/3
Dan Tovey	Co-opted Governor	Appointed by Trust	Term1: 11 Nov 21 Re-appointed annually 11 Nov	1 Year	0/3
Gina Newton	Community Governor	Appointed by Trust	Term 1: 1 Jun 17 Term 2: 1 Jun 21	Resigned 25 Sep 24	n/a

Key Information

Chair of Governors: Nicola Gregory
Contact Info: NicolaGregory.Gov@birleyprimaryacademy.co.uk

Safeguarding Link Governor: Rachel Read-Hill
Contact Info: RachelReadHill.Gov@birleyprimaryacademy.co.uk

Governor Declarations of Interest

Apply to join our team!

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 Governance@leadacademytrust.co.uk who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors.

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