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.
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 |
| Liz Bamford | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 9-Feb-24 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Callum Bartlam | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 17-Jan-23 | 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Kevin Dunn | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 9-Feb-24 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Steven Foxon | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 17-Jan-23 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Shabir Ibrahim | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 2-Nov-21 | 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Ben Newcombe | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 31-Jan-23 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Helen Nott | Headteacher | Ex-Officio | 4-Jan-22 | N/A | 3/3 |
| Jennifer Hague | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 5-Jul-22 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Hannah Clark | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by Staff, unopposed | 27-Feb-25 | 4 Years | N/A |
| Jon Crossley | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff, unopposed | 27-Feb-25 | 4 Years | N/A |
| Rachel Furze | Staff Governor | Elected by Staff | 14-Mar-21 | 4 Years | 1/3 |
Chair of AGB: Kevin Dunn
Safeguarding Link Governor: Callum Bartlam
Governor Pen Portraits pen-portraits
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.
Governors are volunteers who commit to working alongside the senior leadership team of the school to offer support and challenge. They come with skills and experiences which complement those of the staff in college and bring additional perspectives. They have a strategic, big picture role. If you are interested in becoming a governor then please contact our office.
Governors can be contacted through the school office by letter, email (office@st-marysfields.leicester.sch.uk) or telephone (0116 2824623).
