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.
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust – Governance
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 of Appointment or Last Reappointment | Term of Office | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022 – 2023 |
| Teresa Shrestha | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3/3 |
| Ruth Pickering | Staff Governor (Teacher) | Elected by Staff | 2 December 2021 | 3/3 | |
| Julie Hillyard | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | 1 January 2017 (re-elected 1 January 2021) | 8 Years | 1/3 |
| Bushrah Malik | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 1 January 2017 (re-elected 1 January 2021) | Resigned 27 July 2023 | n/a |
| Cynthia James | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 27 January 2019 (re-elected 14 December 2022 to take effect 26 January 2022) | 8 Years | 3/3 |
| Stacey Castillo | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 13 March 2019 (re-elected 14 December 2022 to take effect 13 March 2022) | 8 Years | 3/3 |
| Misbha Azad | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 10 October 2019 | Resigned 27 July 2023 | n/a |
| Rosie Grant | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 11 March 2020, Re-appointed 13 March 2024 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Kwan Ho Chu | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 14 December 2022 | 2 Years | 2/3 |
| Temitayo Owoeye | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 15 March 2023 | Resigned 13 December 2023 | 1/1 |
| Kamisi Fawehinmi | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 13 December 2023 | 1 Year | n/a |
| Elizabeth Oluwaseun | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 13 December 2023 | 4 Years | n/a |
Governor Declarations of Interest
For any further information please contact the school office.
The Co-Chairs of the AGB, Cynthia James and Stacey Castillo can be contacted via the school office on 0115 9150195 or by emailing [email protected]
Safeguarding Link Governor: Stacey Castillo