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 Bodies (AGBs).
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 following link https://www.leadacademytrust.co.uk/governance. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names, categories, responsibilities, pecuniary interests and terms of appointment for each member.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date Appointed | Term of Office | Business Interests Declared | Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022-2023 |
| Gina Newton | Headteacher | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | Community Governor at Birley Primary Academy | 0/3 |
| Emma Bramwell | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 1 February 2017 Re-elected 30 March 2021 | First term: 4 years Second term: 4 years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Dawn McAughey | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 February 2017 | 7 Years | None | Headteacher at Birley Primary Academy | 3/3 |
| Susan Breeze | Co-Opted Governor | Elected by Trust | 21 March 2019 (Parent Governor), 30 March 2023 (Co-Opted Governor) | First term: 4 years Second term:1 Year | None | None | 1/3 |
| James Beighton | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 20 November 2018 Re-elected 20 November 2022 | 4 Years | Employee at L.E.A.D. Academy Trust | None | 1/3 |
| Kay Smith | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 July 2020 | 4 Years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Rachel Hardy | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | 17 December 2019 | 4 Years | None | None | 1/3 |
| Lee Coddington | Staff Governor (Teacher) | Elected by staff | 15 November 2021 | Resigned 30 March 2023 | Sheffield Wednesday FC – Casual Talent ID Scout | N/A | N/A |
| Maria Thomas | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 22 November 2022 | Resigned 12 Sept 2023 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Abi Hancock | Co-Opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 30 March 2023 | 1 Year | n/a | n/a | 2/2 |
For any further information please contact the school office.
The Chair of the Governor can be contacted at:
Kay Smith,
Chair of Academy Governing Body,
The Birley Academy,
Birley Lane,
Sheffield,
S12 3BP