Academy Governing Body

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.

AGB Terms of Reference

Trust Governance – L.E.A.D. Academy Trust

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 Appointed Term of Office AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2025-2026
Claire Caldwell Headteacher N/A N/A N/A N/A
Karen Cane Chair Appointed by Trust 1 January 2018
Second term
4 Years plus 4 Years N/A
Lucinda Dernawi Parent Governor Elected by parents 21 November 2022 4 years N/A
Kathryn Rigby Parent Governor Elected by parents 12th December 2024 4 years N/A
Mandy Shilton Community Governor Appointed by AGB 16 February 2023 4 years N/A
Shabneet Kaur Community Governor Appointed by AGB 11th March 2025 4 years N/A
Charlotte Johnson Community Governor Appointed by AGB 11th March 2025 4 years N/A
Ed Toone Staff Governor Elected by Staff 22 November 2023

 

27 January 2025

1 year (acting up to cover Verity Wilkinson’s maternity leave)

 

Officially joined (due to VW resigning)

4 years

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2 x vacant post

Chair of Governors: Karen Cane

Contact: [email protected]

Safeguarding Link Governor: Karen Cane

Governor Declarations of Interest

Ever thought of becoming a Governor?

Apply to join our team!

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.  We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and all of our Governors will be given membership to the National Governance Association to help develop them in their role.  For more information please see our leaflet: Becoming a Governor at Forest Lodge Academy

If you would like to register your interest, please contact [email protected] who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors.

 

Vacancies
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For any further information please contact the school office.