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.
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 2024-2025 |
| Claire Caldwell | Headteacher | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1/1 |
| Karen Cane | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 January 2018 Second term |
4 Years plus 4 Years | 1/1 |
| Zoë Allman | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 24 February 2021 | Resigned 29 January 2025 | 1/1 |
| Verity Wilkinson | Staff Governor – Teaching | Elected by staff | 7 October 2022 | Resigned 10 January 2025 | 0/1 |
| Lucinda Dernawi | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 21 November 2022 | 4 years | 1/1 |
| Ryan Haycock | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 21 November 2022 | Resigned 19 Nov 2024 | N/A |
| Mandy Shilton | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB | 16 February 2023 | 4 years | 1/1 |
| Penny Kennedy | Staff Governor | Elected by Staff unopposed | 17 March 2023 | 4 years | 1/1 |
| Laura Haycock | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB | 23 May 2023 | Resigned 25 Sep 24 | 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 |
1/1 |
| Kathryn Rigby | Parent Governor | Elected by parents, unopposed | 12 December 2024 | 4 years | N/A |
| Shabneet Kaur | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB | 11 March 2025 | 4 years | N/A |
| Charlotte Johnston | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB | 11 March 2025 | 4 years | N/A |
Chair of Governors: Karen Cane
Contact: [email protected]
Safeguarding Link Governor: Karen Cane
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.
For any further information please contact the school office.
