Local Governing Body (LGB)
We believe that Local Governing Bodies are critical champions of each school’s unique educational offer.
The core purposes of each LGB are:
- Monitor the academy’s key performance indicators.
- Act as a critical friend for the Senior Leadership of the academy.
- Represent the views of local stakeholders.
- Act as local ‘champions’ of each academy’s unique ethos, local community, heritage and educational offer.
The specific responsibilities of each LGB are detailed in each academy’s scheme of delegation.
A LGB should be composed of representatives of key stakeholders. The minimum representation for each group is detailed below.
| Type of member | Number | Term of office | How they are elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headteacher | 1 | Indefinite | On appointment to post. |
| Teaching Staff | 2 | 3 Years | Teacher election – secret ballot to be organised by the relevant academy. |
| Support Staff | 1 | 3 Years | Support Staff election – secret ballot to be organised by the relevant academy. |
| Parent Representatives | 3 | 3 Years | Parent election – secret ballot to be organised by the relevant academy. |
| Community Representatives | 3 | 3 Years | May be parents of current or ex-pupils or members of the local community. These posts are appointed by the Chair of the LGB. |
| Senior Appointee | 1 | Indefinite | Appointed by the Governing Board. |
The Chair and Vice Chair of the LGB are elected on an annual basis from the body of community and parent representatives.
Scheme of Delegation
The scheme of delegation is a key document which defines the lines of responsibility and accountability in a MAT. It should be a simple yet systematic way of ensuring members, Trustees committees (including local governing committees), executive leadership and academy principals are clear about their roles and responsibilities; allowing everyone to get on with the business of improving outcomes for children and young people.
We seek to a unique relationship with each school.
To view our local governance information and attendance please visit our academy website: