Membership of academy committee (AC)

All governors attend academy committee meetings.

Remit: To ensure the best possible education outcomes are achieved by all students in the academy and to ensure full financial regulatory compliance and the most efficient use of all income and resources across the academy

RoleName
Chair of Academy CommitteeVacancy
Vice Chair of Academy CommitteeFiona Simpson appointed from 02.09.24 to 01.09.25
Executive PrincipalLucy Spacey
Principal for BLPAHelen Cawkill
Principal for THPASarah Kahler
NameType of governorAppointed / ElectedDate of AppointmentStepped Down (in last 12 months)Term of Office
Alastair MurrayAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee12/12/2022n/a4 years
Christina WylesAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee27/06/2023n/a4 years
Dr Elizabeth FarrarAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee27/06/2023n/a4 years
Fiona SimpsonAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee18/06/2023n/a4 years
Jane GawthorpeAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee13/07/2022n/a4 years
Morag MalcolmElected ParentElected by Parents10/07/2024n/a4 years
Siobhan WillowsElected ParentElected by Parents26/01/2023n/a4 years
Keeley ClearyAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee22/05/2024n/a4 years
Micheal WintleAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee22/05/2024n/a4 years
Sarah GarnettAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee21/02/202220/01/2025n/a

Declarations of interest: pecuniary/ business

Full NameNature of InterestInterest BeganInterest CeasedAny other interests
Alastair MurrayGeorge Mudford and Sons Ltd01.02.1989-n/a
Christina WylesNo external business interest declaredn/an/an/a
Dr Elizabeth FarrarBishop Grosseteste University01.09.2015-n/a
Co-opted Governor at Queen Elizabeth’s High School01.02.201625.09.2024n/a
Fiona SimpsonI D Spares & Service Ltd15.05.1997-n/a
Treasurer for 7th Retford Scout Group01.01.2019-n/a
Jane GawthorpeNo external business interest declaredn/an/an/a
Morag MalcolmSelf-employed Childminder20.09.2018-n/a
Siobhan WillowsStaff at Outwood Grange Academy Trust05.09.2020-Relative works within Diverse Academies Trust
Keeley ClearyNationwide Building Society01.12.2014-n/a
Michael WintleSelf employed Educational Consultant01.01.2012-n/a

Senior leaders/staff who contribute

NameNature of InterestDate Interest BeganDate Interest CeasedAny other interests
Helen CawkillNo external business interest declared/ member of staffn/an/an/a
Sarah KahlerNo external business interest declared/ member of staffn/an/an/a
Lucy SpaceyNo external business interest declared/ member of staffn/an/an/a
Nicola BensonNo external business interest declared/ member of staffn/an/an/a

Attendance at academy committee meetings

NameMeetingAttendance Record
Academic Year 2023/24
No. in year*
Attendance Record
Academic Year 2023/24
No. attended*
Mrs C WylesAcademy committee meeting65
Mrs S WillowsAcademy committee meeting63
Mrs M MalcolmAcademy committee meeting24
Mrs E FarrerAcademy committee meeting63
Mr A MurrayAcademy committee meeting64
Mrs F SimpsonAcademy committee meeting66
Mrs J GawthorpeAcademy committee meeting65
Miss S GarnettAcademy committee meeting65
Mrs K ClearyAcademy committee meeting11
Mr M WintleAcademy committee meeting11