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Governors

The Governing Board is made up of parent, community and staff Governors.  Governance is a key part of a successful school and Governors work in partnership with the Academy in support of the school’s vision. The Governing Board has three core functions:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its students
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure money is well spent

Governors attend Governing Board meetings every term with the ongoing business discussed by smaller committees.


At The Axholme Academy we have 2 sub-committees which meet termly.
The committees are:

  • Finance, Risk and Audit
  • Standards

In addition to the above sub-committees, the Finance, Risk and Audit committee have a sub-committee to support the review of performance management outcomes including that of the principal.


Governors also monitor and support the core elements of safeguarding, special educational and medical needs and looked after children. The Finance Responsible Officer conducts independent reviews of the financial systems and processes.


Governors also have the opportunity to visit the Academy during the school day. This allows them see the policies, procedures and priorities in action through observations, and speaking to staff and students.

For more information about the role of a school governor, please click on the links below. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-ArsHUMk84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRqJ_bFipHk

Should you wish to contact governors please email: taagovernors@theaxholmeacademy.com

Governing Body of The Axholme Academy

NAME:

TYPE OF GOVERNOR:

DATE APPOINTED: APPOINTED BY:

Nichola Shaw

Chair of Governors

26/09/2022

GB/board

Tamara Fox

Vice Chair of Governors 

25/01/2022

GB/Board

Karen Andrews-Longbone Community 09/01/2023 Governing Board
Tamara Pullan Community 15/01/2023 Governing Board
Ian McNiff Community 27/07/2023 Governing Board
Matthew Copper Community 17/06/2024 Governing Board
Adele Merchant Parent 27/02/2023 Governing Board

Nicole Fairey

Co-Opted

28/03/2022

Governing Board
 Claire Foster Parent 16/01/2023 Governing Board
Kathryn Forbes Parent 09/09/2024 Governing Board
Heather Brickley Parent 02/10/2024 Governing Board

Janine Bassingdale

Member

16/09/2022

Academy Members

Dawn Da Costa

Member

01/09/2022

Academy Members

Ian Hamilton

Member

20/07/2022

Academy Members