The role of the Local Academy Council is to contribute to the development of the academy, providing support and challenge from the perspective of pupils, parents and stakeholders in the future success of the academy.

The Local Academy Council will carry out its duties in a manner which will enable the objectives for the academy to be achieved and will provide regular reports of its activity to the Academy Trust. The Local Academy Council shall have oversight of the academy’s activities and duties outlined in the schedule of delegation document.

Click here for further information regarding governance of our school – links to SUAT website

Click here to view SUAT delegation of Responsibilities to Local Academy Councils – links to SUAT website

Click here for SUAT Scheme of Delegation – Decision Planner – SUAT document

Click here for information on SUAT Board members – links to SUAT website

Click here to view SUAT Current Structure – links to SUAT website

Chair of our Local Academy Council – LAC

You can contact the Chair of our LAC, Miss K Gibson, by emailing: chair@st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk

 

Governor Name Category Area of Responsibility Appointed by Term of Office Date stepped down Pecuniary Interests Relationships to school / Trust Employees
Miss K Gibson Chair

Co-opted Governor

LAC 30/11/2023 – 11/10/2026 None declared
Mr D Woodward Vice-Chair

Foundation Governor

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Christian Distinctiveness

Foundation / Trust 20/02/2020 – 31/08/2026 None declared
Miss C Phillips Co-opted Governor Headteacher Ex-offico by virtue of office 01/09/2022 None declared Employed by St Leonard’s C.E First School & Nursery
Miss S Laing Staff Governor Elected by school staff 22/09/2022 – 21/09/2026 None declared Employed by St Leonard’s C.E First School & Nursery
Mr D Summers Foundation Governor LAC training & Skills Audit Foundation / Trust 13/02/2023 – 12/02/2027 None declared
Mrs H Ashwood Foundation Governor Safeguarding

Student behaviour, attendance & safety

Equality

Foundation / Trust 22/03/2023 – 04/04/2027 None declared
Mrs L Haynes Parent Governor Vulnerable groups including Pupil Premium & SEND Elected by parents 30/11/2023 – 29/11/2027 None declared
Mrs S Wilkes Parent Governor Curriculum

English, Maths & data

Elected by parents 30/11/2023 – 29/11/2027 None declared
Mr S Cassidy Co-opted Governor Early Years LAC 30/11/2023 – 29/11/2027 None declared
Lac Members stepped down in last 12 months
 

 

 

We are proud to be a part of SUA Trust

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SUAT supports and leads in the set-up of new academies joining the partnership. The services provided by the central support function cover both educational and non-educational support. In terms of educational support, SUAT is linked to the School of Education of Staffordshire University, which is an outstanding ITT provider.