Governance
The Governing Body can include
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The Headteacher.
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2 Parent Governors who are elected by parents/carers of students at the school
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7 Community Governors who are appointed by the Governing Body
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Associate Staff Governors who are elected by staff at the school
Our Governors
Geoff Corfield - Chair of Governors
Member of Teaching and Learning and Finance Staffing and General Purposes Committees
Current Term of Office 30/11/2024 to 29/11/2028
Appointed by the Governing Body
Peter Cartledge - Vice Chair of Governors
Member of Finance, Staffing and General Purposes Committee
Current Term of Office
4/10/2022 to 3/10/2026
Appointed by the Governing Body
James Davies
Current Term of Office
8/04/2024 to 7/04/2028
Appointed by the Governing Body
Lesley Eyre
Member of Teaching and Learning Committee
Current Term of Office 01 October 2024 to 30 September 2028
Appointed by Governing Body
Patricia Hawkins
Member of Teaching and Learning Committee
Current Term of Office
25/03/2021 to 24/03/2025
Appointed by the Governing Body
Terry Lowry
Chair of Finance Staffing and General Purposes Committee
Current Term of Office
20/09/2021 to 19/09/2025
Appointed by the Governing Body
Debbie Simmonds
Chair Of Teaching and Learning Committee
Current Term of Office 30/11/2024 to 29/11/2028
Appointed by the Governing Body
Mark Hignett
Member of
Finance Staffing and General Purposes Committee
Teaching and Learning Committee
Appointed by the Members of the Trust
Born and educated in Shropshire, Mark started his teaching career in September 2000 having graduated from Liverpool John Moores University where he studied for a BA (Hons) Degree in Primary and Secondary Physical Education. His first teaching appointment was at Codsall Middle School (South Staffordshire) where he taught PE, Mathematics and ICT. During his time at Codsall Middle he also held responsibilities as Acting Head of Year and Educational Visits Coordinator. In January 2004 Mark moved to The Grange School in Shrewsbury (Shropshire) where he taught PE and Geography alongside his role as Assistant Subject Leader for PE. In September 2006 Mark was appointed Assistant Faculty Leader for Creative and Performing Arts/Head of PE at a Hadley Learning Community, a brand new all-through school in Telford & Wrekin. Mark remained at HLC for 15 years, progressing to Assistant Headteacher, Senior Assistant Headteacher and then Deputy Headteacher. Within these roles, amongst other things, Mark led on assessment, data and reporting; curriculum and timetable; pastoral - behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion; Year 7 mini-school initiative. He also taught a range of subjects including PE, Geography, History, Business, ICT and Science. Mark’s next move was to Moreton School (Wolverhampton) where he began as Deputy Headteacher and also held a role within the Trust School Improvement Team with responsibility for safeguarding and behaviour. Mark remained at Moreton for two years which included a six-month period as Acting Headteacher. Alongside PE, he also taught PSHE, RS and Art. In September 2023 Mark was delighted to return to Shropshire and to be appointed as Headteacher at Lakelands Academy.
During Mark’s career to date he has also held a number of other voluntary responsibilities including two charity trusteeships, governor of the Telford and Wrekin Virtual School, management committee member of the Wolverhampton Pupil Referral Unit, vice-chair, chair and president of Shropshire Schools’ and Colleges Football Association (SSCFA), council member, vice-chair and chair of the English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA), vice-chair and chair of Schools’ Association Football International Board (SAFIB).
Sarah Fairclough
Member of Teaching and Learning Committee
Current Term of Office
4/12/2023 to 3/12/2027
Elected by Parents
Cris Matthews
Member of Finance, Staffing and General Purposes Committee
Current Term of Office 27/02/2024 to 26/02/2028
Elected by Parents
The Governing Body of Lakelands Academy is formed of people from all walks of life - from parents of children in the academy, to members of the local community who want to give something to the School.
All give hugely of their time, free of charge, endeavouring to ensure that your child’s education is the best it can be.
The role of the governing board is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- set the aims and objectives for the school
- set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
- The Headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, day to day management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the Governing Board.
The full Governing Body usually meets four times a year, but because the running of a school is a complex issue, the Governing Body is also split up into two main sub-committees. These are Finance, Staffing and General Purposes and Teaching and Learning. There are also a series of ad hoc committees that meet as necessary to deal with issues such as Admissions.
Further information, if required, is available via the Clerk to the Board of Governors Miss J Warren at admin@lakelandsacademy.org.uk
G Corfield
Chair of Governors
Governance Information
Governors Members and Chief Financial Officer Pecuniary and Personal Interest Declaration
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Name |
Interest Declared |
Date of Last Return |
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Peter Cartledge Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 4 October 2022 to 3 October 2026 |
Trustee - Llyn Hir Fishing Club |
October 2024 |
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Geoffrey Corfield Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 30 November 2024 to 29 November 2028 |
Charity Trustee - Miss James Trust |
October 2024 |
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James Davies Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 8 April 2024 to 7 April 2028 |
Charity Trustee - Rotary Club of Ellesmere |
October 2024 |
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Lesley Eyre Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2028 |
Trustee - Women's Institute |
October 2024 |
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Sarah Fairclough Parent Governor Elected by - Parents Term office 4 December 2023 to 3 December 2027 |
Current Employment - Civil Servant |
October 2024 |
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Patricia Hawkins Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 25 March 2021 to 24 March 2025 |
Vicar of Ellesmere Charity Trusteeships - St Mary's Church PCC, Ellesmere Community Care Centre Trust Membership of Professional Bodies - chair of Lichfield Diocesan Advisory Committee School Governor - Ellesmere Primary School |
October 2023 |
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Mark Hignett Headteacher Appointed by - Members |
Current Employment - Lakelands Academy Charity Trusteeship - The Crossbar Foundation Membership of of Organisations, public Bodies or Special Interest Groups - Schools' Association Football International Board. English Schools' Football Association Shropshire Schools' and Colleges Football Association |
October 2024 |
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Graham Hutchinson Member |
Ellesmere Urban Town Council (Town Mayor) |
January 2024 |
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Philip Longhurst Member |
Trustee -Cockshutt Millennium Hall |
January 2024 |
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Terry Lowry Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 8 July 2021 to 7 July 2025 |
Trustee - Ellesmere Community Care Trust Professional Membership - FCIS, MINST Mgt, |
October 2024 |
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Cris Matthews Parent Governor Elected by - Parents Term of Office 28 February 2024 to 27 February 2028
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Matthews Brothers Pyro Limited |
October 2024 |
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Debbie Simmonds Community Governor Appointed by - Governing Body Term of Office 30 November 2020 to 29 November 2028 |
None |
October 2024 |
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Craig Simmons Chief Financial Officer |
Employee - Lakelands Educational Trust |
September 2023 |
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Vito Sanchi Member |
None |
January 2024 |
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Ian Ward Member |
None |
January 2024 |
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Left the Governing Body in the Last 12 Months |
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Penny Knight Community Governor Left 4 December 2023 |
Current Employment - Morda Primary School |
December 2023 |
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Jon Evans Staff Governor Left 24 January 2024 |
Employee - Lakelands Educational Trust |
September 2023 |
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Louise Chadwick Community Governor Left 27 February 2024 |
Company Director – EBLE PS Ltd Membership of Professional Bodies - British Psychological Society, Career Development Institute, International Coaching Federation, International Stress Management Association |
October 2024 |
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Leslie Aspey Community Governor Left 21 March 2024 |
Current Employment - NHS Admin Bank Staff Trustee – Maelor-Leribe Link, Gracechurch Dance Group |
September 2023 |
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Susan Tinn Staff Governor Left 30 June 2024 |
Employee - Lakelands Academy Trust |
September 2024 |
Governors Attendance at Meetings September 2023 to July 2024
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Name |
Teaching and Learning Committee (3 Meetings held) |
Finance Staffing & General Purposes Committee (5 meetings held) |
Full Governing Body Meeting (6 meetings held) |
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Leslie Aspey (left 21 March 2024)
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Not a member of this committee |
3/3 |
3/4 |
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Peter Cartledge |
Not a member of this committee |
4/5 |
3/6 |
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Louise Chadwick (left 27 February 2024) |
Not a member of this committee |
3/3 |
1/2 |
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James Davies (joined 8 April 2024) |
Not a Member of this committee |
1/2 |
1/2 |
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Geoff Corfield |
3/3 |
3/5 |
5/6 |
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Jon Evans (left 24 January 2024)
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0/1 |
Not a member of this committee |
1/2 |
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Sarah Fairclough (joined 4 December 2024) |
0/2 |
Not a member of this committee |
5/5 |
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Pat Hawkins |
3/3 |
Not a member of this committee |
1/6 |
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Mark Hignett |
3/3 |
5/5 |
6/6 |
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Penny Knight (left 4 December 2023) |
0/1 |
Not a member of this committee |
0/1 |
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Terry Lowry |
Not a member of this committee |
5/5 |
5/6 |
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Cris Matthews (joined 28 February 2024) |
Not a member of this committee |
2/2 |
3/3 |
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Debbie Simmonds |
3/3 |
Not a member of this committee
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6/6 |
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Susan Tinn (left 30 June 2024) |
Not a member of this committee |
4/5 |
2/5 |
Governance Arrangements and Terms of Reference of Governor's Committees
The Lakelands Academy Articles of Association
There are no relationships between any Governors and members of Lakelands Academy staff to declare.
Copies of minutes of Governors meetings are available on request from the Clerk to the Governors, Miss J Warren at admin@lakelandsacademy.org.uk
To contact the Chair of Governors please write to - Chair of Governors, C/O Lakelands Academy, Oswestry Road, Ellesmere SY12 0BA