Governance

Local Governing Committee

Our Local Governing Committee (LGC) comprises of up to 12 governors and the Headteacher (ex officio governor) representing parents/carers, staff and the local community.  The Local Governing Committee has delegated authority from Trustees for governance of the day-to-day running of the school and ensure that we meet our statutory duties.

Governors focus on strategy, challenge and performance, working alongside senior leaders in providing an excellent education to the pupils of the Academy.

In general terms, the LGC is required to:

• Set the strategic direction ethos and vision for the school; in our case this is carried out in conjunction with the Headteacher and Bridge Academy Trust Board.
• Hold the school to account for its actions and achievements by monitoring its performance across a broad range of criteria in conjunction with the Trust Board.
• Act as a ‘critical friend’ to the school, by offering support, guidance, and praise when appropriate and constructive criticism and challenge where necessary.

The LGC currently meets formally four times a year.

Some governors take on additional roles to enable the governing body to fulfil its statutory responsibilities in areas such as safeguarding and Special Educational Needs. We also have 'links' to other key areas and make visits to the school to meet staff, observe lessons and support school events.  All of these activities allow us to develop a good understanding of how the school is performing, as well as the challenges it faces.

Governors are also asked to sit on panels to consider student behaviour, complaints and occasionally, admissions.

Members of our LGC have a wide range of expertise and experience from many walks of life, and we endeavour to use these skills to assist the school whenever possible.

We are also very aware of the ever-changing education environment, and governors attend continuous professional development to ensure that our governance work complies with the latest requirements.

Governors are committed to our primary purpose of ensuring that the school continues to deliver a high standard of education in a safe and secure environment, and in doing so secures the best possible outcomes for each and every one of its students. We also firmly believe that this is best achieved through a close partnership between students, their parents/carers, the school staff and governors.

It is our aim that our students make the most of the many opportunities on offer to them at The Ramsey Academy and that their time with us is both successful and enjoyable.

We are in the process of recruiting interested persons to sit on our Local Governing Committee.  As long as you are over the age of 18, most people can become a school governor. You do not need to have a wide experience of education; we are looking for people that have the qualities and skills that can support the work of the Governing Body. For example, you could bring experience with finance, law or human resources. This is not a pre-requite, everyone has meaningful skills such as communication, knowledge of your local community which are just as valuable as business skills. If you are interested please contact The Governance Professional 

We are always happy to meet with you to discuss the role of the School Governor, to answer any questions that you have before you formally commit to the role.

Malcolm Bailey
Chair of the Governing Body

Full Governor List

Malcolm Bailey - Chair

Chair of the Governing Body

Start of Office 05 July 2022

End of Office 04 July 2026

Christian Appleford

Headteacher ex officio

Rebecca Ayre- Co Vice Chair

Non-elected Governor

Start of Office 07 July 2023

End of Office 06 July 2027

Karen Boyles

Parent Governor

Start of Office 13 June 2025

End of Office 12 June 2029

Sue Freear

Parent Governor

Start of Office 13 July 2023

End of Office 23 July 2027

Jenny Gerrard

Staff Governor

Start of Office 09 January 2023

End of Office 08 January2027

Catherine Hales - Co Vice Chair

Non-elected Governor

Staft of Office 18 July 2024

End of Office 17 July 2029

Emma Haxell

Non-elected Governor

Start of Office 18 July 2024

End of Office 17 July 2028

Liz Edwards - Clerk

Clerk to the LGC

clerkedwards@bridgeacademytrust.org 

Leavers

Tanya De Bruyne

Non-elected Governor

Start of Office 08 February 2023

End of Office 17 July 2026

 

Tony Edridge

Parent Governor

Start of Office 18 July 2024

End of Office 21 February 2025

 

Mike Wills

Staff Governor

Start of Office 14 November 2022

End of Office 31 December 2024

 

Governor Roles and Responsibilities

Key Link Area	Governor
Behaviour and Attitudes	Rebecca Ayre
Personal Development	Emma Haxell
Leadership and Management	Malcolm Bailey
SEND	Malcolm Bailey
Safeguarding	Tanya De Bruyne
Attendance	Catherine Hales
Quality of Education	Sue Freear
Mental Health and Wellbeing	Rebecca Ayre and Catherine Hales

Governor Meeting Attendance

Governor Meeting Attendance 2024-2025

Governor	3 October 2024	30 January 2025	20 March 2025	TBA	Attendance	%
Rebecca Ayre	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Malcolm Bailey	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Tanya De Bruyne	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Tony Eldridge	A	A	N/A		0/2	0%
Sue Freear	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Jenny Gerrard	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Catherine Hales	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Emma Haxell	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Charlotte Sterland	✓	✓	✓		3/3	100%
Mike Wills	A	N/A	N/A		0/1	0%

 Governor Meeting Attendance 2023-2024

Governor	28 September 2023	14 December 2023	7 March 2024	18 July 2024	Attendance	%
Rebecca Ayre	✓	A	A	A	1/4	25%
Malcolm Bailey	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%
Tanya De Bruyne	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%
Tony Eldridge	-	-	-	✓	1/1	100%
Sue Freear	✓	A	A	A	1/4	25%
Jenny Gerrard	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%
Catherine Hales	-	-	-	✓	1/1	100%
Andy Harris	✓	✓	✓	-	3/3	100%
Emma Haxell	-	✓	A	✓	2/3	67%
Charlotte Sterland	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%
Mike Wills	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%

Governor Meeting Attendance 2022-2023

Governor	10 November 2022 (deferred)	8 December 2022	9 March 2023	13 July 2023	Attendance	%
Rebecca Ayre	-	-	-	A	0/1	0%
Malcolm Bailey	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%
Hugh Conway	✓	✓	A	-	2/3	66%
Tanya De Bruyne	✓	✓	A	✓	3/4	75%
Jenny Gerrard	-	-	✓	A	1/2	50%
Andy Harris	✓	✓	A	✓	3/4	75%
James Sinclair	A	A	✓	A	1/4	25%
Charlotte Sterland	✓	✓	✓	✓	4/4	100%
Richard Taylor	✓	✓	A	-	3/4	66%
Mike Wills	-	✓	✓	✓	3/3	100%

Governors’ Register of Business Interests

Governing bodies are under a duty to publish on their website their register of interests.

The register sets out the relevant business interests of governors and details of any other educational establishments they govern. In addition, register it sets out any relationships between governors and members of the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives.

The current register of interests for The Ramsey Academy is available below

• Governors Register of Business Interests 2024-25 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGovernors Register of Business Interests 2024-25
• Governors Register of Business Interests 2023-24 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGovernors Register of Business Interests 2023-24

Trust Governance Info

Please visit the Trust Governance Area to view:

• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association
• Names of trust members and trustees
• Relevant business and financial interests of members, trustees and accounting officer(s)
• Funding Agreement
• Governance arrangements
• Board Diversity Data
• Executive Pay
• Staff Gender Pay Gap
• Annual Accounts