Academy Governing Body

 

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.

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
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 15 Oct 21
15 Oct 22
15 Oct 23
1 Year 1/3
Dan Tovey Co-opted Governor Appointed by Trust 11 Nov 21
11 Nov 22
11 Nov 23
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: [email protected]

Safeguarding Link Governor: Rachel Read-Hill
Contact Info: [email protected]

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 [email protected] who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors.