Academy Council
The Academy Council are responsible for carrying forward the Trust vision, policy and priorities and provide internal assurance, challenge and support to school leadership.
The Academy Council provides scrutiny of the delivery on the academy improvement plan and holding the school’s leadership to account. It ensures that the Trust’s vision is embedded in all aspects of school life and that the community is engaged with the academy, so that the school is properly meeting its community’s needs.
Academy Councils are responsible for:
- Teaching & Learning
- Curriculum & Assessment
- Culture, Ethos & Wellbeing
- Parents & Community
- Reporting & Data
Academy Council Composition
The total membership shall be not less than 7 and not more than 12. The membership of the Academy Council shall be comprised as follows:
- The Headteacher/Executive Headteacher (Executive Headteacher may delegate this role to the Head of School).
- 2 elected parent governors
- 2 staff governors
- Up to 7 sponsor governors
The Academy Council may continue to act with temporary vacancies in its composition. Where a vacancy for parent / staff the Academy will continue to seek interest until fulfilled.
