Governance
The Trust is governed by three groups that represent the local community, the Diocese of Bath and Wells and local schools.
Policy is generated by the Academic Board (mainly made up of the headteachers in the Trust) and then prepared for scrutiny and approval by the Trustees. The members ensure that the work of the Trustees is effective and is responsible for appointing Trustees. Local School Councils' support and monitor the work of each school and use this information to develop both the School Development Plan and Trust Development plan.
The Academic Board meets every month and is chaired by the CEO. The Trustees meet every term to scrutinise the work of the Academic Board to ensure that we maintain high standards. The Members meet less frequently to receive reports from Trustees and scrutinise their work.
MEMBERS
Mr Lee Baker - appointed 01/04/2016
Mr Ed Gregory (Diocese of Bath and Wells) - appointed 01/09/2019
Mrs Kathryn Tucker - appointed 01/04/2016
Mr Nick Mouzouri - appointed0 01/04/2016
TRUSTEES
Appointees of the Diocese of Bath and Wells:
Mrs Hayley Lake - appointed 27/07/18
Mrs Kathryn Tucker - appointed 01/09/16
Mrs Jane Bellamy - appointed 01/09/19
Mr Christopher Wood - appointed 11/11/19
Mr Andy Giles - appointed 07/11/19
Non-Denominational Appointments:
Mrs Susie Brown ( Chair) - appointed 01/04/19
Mrs Fiona Miller - appointed 11/12/18
Mrs Jill Ewen (Vice Chair)- appointed 12/7/18
Mr Andy Kingston- James - appointed 11/12/19
Mr Rob Lakin (CEO) - appointed 01/09/2021
Clerk to the Board of Trustees:
Mrs Barbara O'Keefe
MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
Alexandra Butler
Adam Evans
David McGrath
Emma Murch
Maida White
Rob Lakin (CEO)
Trudy Danby (COO)
Sebastien Crossley (Exec SENDCO)
Sarah Hill (Assessment Manager)
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All Trustees have declared their business interests and these are recorded on the Trust’s Register of Business Interests. At Trustees’ meetings, if a potential conflict of interest arises, the relevant Trustee withdraws from the discussion.