Newbold Church School (NCS) Local Academy Committee (LAC)
NCS LAC Objectives
The local academy committee members form the school's accountable body. We are responsible for the conduct of the school and for promoting high standards. Our aims are to ensure that children are attending a successful school that provides them with a good education and supports their wellbeing.
At Newbold Church School our Local Academy Committee comprises of representatives from the Trustees of the school, St John's Church, parents and staff. Its duties include:
- Standards - Ensure the Trust's Vision and ethos are adopted and applied, develop strategies to address areas for improvement, Monitor school performance, policies and objectives, build relationships to both challenge and support the headteacher.
- Stakeholder engagement - consult stakeholders (parents / pupils and staff) to inform decision making and provide the Trust board with insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the schools local community.
- Safeguarding - Ensure that the safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented and monitored and that the school prioritises the safety and wellbeing or all pupils and staff and to keep them safe.
- SEND - Ensure the trust policy for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is implemented and that staff are trained and pupils have the resources they need to succeed. Monitor the the schools SEND provision to ensure that pupils are well supported and included in all aspects of school life.
- Financial Oversight - Review the annual school budget, Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow of the school and ensure the effective use of Pupil Premium and Sports Premium.
The local academy committee is made up of 11 members
| 6 Trust Governors | 1 Ex Officio | 2 Parent Governors | 1 Headteacher | 1 Staff Governor | Clerk to the Governing Board |
| Georgina Cooper (Chair) | Revd Rhoda Blackwell | Sarah Barden | Kerry Marsh | Kimberley Passarelli | Joanne Brown |
| Richard Peet | 1 Vacancy | ||||
| Tracey Wilbourn | |||||
| Gemma Roe | |||||
| 2 vacancies |
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Recent Ex Governors
- Matt Loader - Trust - 26/09/2022 - 25/04/2024
- Sue Whyld - Trust - up to 31/12/2023
- Brian Smith - Trust - up to 22/11/2023
- Pam Lister - Parent / Trust up to 31/8/2023
- Joy France - Parent / Trust (01/02/2017 - 08/02/2022)
- Stephanie Parkes - Trust (01/06/2015 - 26/09/2022)
- Christian Burrows - Trust (01/09/2018 - 31/08/2022)
Other Information:
The local academy committee members serve for a minimum of 4 years and some have served for much longer! Local academy committees meet once every half-term (6 times per year). There are LAC members with specific roles as follows:
The minutes of the meeting are public documents and are available from the Clerk.
LAC members are happy to deal with enquiries or concerns from parents in conjunction with the headteacher and within a strict code of confidentially. This can be made via the Clerk at the school office, via email, or informally via any of the committee members in person - some of whom are regularly at the school gates.
LAC members are not all educational experts but do endeavour to provide an independent view and common sense approach. They continually strive to uphold the schools vision and values in which children can learn and flourish in a safe, happy and Christian environment where every child is respected as an individual.
More information about the Local Academy Committee at Newbold C of E Primary School is available below:
- Governance Arrangements
- Governor Attendance Stats 2024-25
- Governor Attendance Stats 2023-24
- Governance Structure and Scheme of Delegation 2024
- Governing Body Diversity Information
- Declaration of Interests
If you would like more information on joining the school LAC please contact the Clerk Joanne Brown on 01246 232370.