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Governance

The TSAT Governance Model is different to the way a governing body in a non-academy or traditional school undertakes governance.

Essentially, there are three elements to the governance of the TSAT academies; local governance which is delivered via the Academy Governing Board (AGB), a Regional Review and Assurance Board (RAB) which ensures local governance is effective, and the Thinking Schools Academy Trust Board of Directors.

There is an Academy Governing Board for each school (or small cluster of schools) which consists of a group 8-11 governors made up of the Headteacher, Parents, Staff, Trust link staff and Community members who are appointed with the skills needed to fulfil the responsibilities of the AGB. Governors are elected for a term of 4 years and meet a minimum of 6 times a year. 

The key responsibilities of the Academy Governing Body are to:

• Hold Academy leadership to account for schools’ academic performance, quality of care and provision;

• Ensure the Trust’s vision, policies and priorities are delivered within the Academy;

• Oversee and monitor the effectiveness of local strategies and implementation of the School Improvement Plan 

• Ensure consideration is given to stakeholder voices in strategic decision making and policy setting

• Have involvement in the performance management of the Headteacher via the AGB Chair’s inclusion in annual professional growth reviews.

 

The AGB Members for New Horizons Children's Academy are:

Name and RoleMemberLink RoleStart of Term Length of TermAppointed byBusiness InterestEnd of Term
ChairLee RoundSafeguarding & Attendance; SEND & Equality; EYFS01/09/2024NABoard of Directors 31/08/2025
HeadteacherAlice Early 01/09/2024NA  31/08/2025
Parent MemberGurtej (Paul) GillCurriculum, Enrichment, STEM, Digital & Careers01/09/2024    
Parent MemberMatthew ForemanRisk & Compliance01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors  
Parent MemberHannane FordParental Engagement, Pupil Engagement,Marketing and Communications01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors  
Community MemberNyashadzaishe ChidumeSEND & Equality01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors 26/02/2025
Community MemberKaren BarkerRecruitment, Workload, Diversity & Well Being01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors 15/05/2025
Community MemberPeter MartinPupil Premium01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors  
Staff MemberJuanita BaconPupil Premium01/09/20244 Years Board of Directors  
Staff MemberMagdalena PinkosCurriculum, Enrichment, STEM, Digital & Careers01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors  
Trust MemberDan HighPupil Premium ;Risk & Compliance01/09/20244 YearsBoard of Directors  

NameMeetings AttendedOut of a possible
Lee Round46
Alice Early56
Gurtej (Paul) Gill26
Matthew Foreman46
Hannane Ford26
Nyashadzaishe Chidume26
Karen Barker26
Peter Martin46
Juanita Bacon46
Magdelena Pinkos46
Dan High56