Governors
Wellspring Governance
Details of the Governance arrangements within Wellspring Academy Trust and the Scheme of Delegation can be found by clicking on the link below.
Wellspring Financial Information
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Wellspring Financial Information
Further Information
Deed of Novation and Variation
Governors Information
The Governing Body is responsible for the strategic direction of the Academy. Its role is to set the overall direction for the Academy, to monitor and evaluate its overall performance and determine key policies.
They will ensure that the Academy’s self-evaluation works effectively to determine key priorities, while ensuring that the Academy’s values are fully represented in long-term, medium-term and short-term planning.
The governing body will have a clear focus on:
- Raising standards, including for vulnerable groups of pupils.
- The curriculum, teaching and learning.
- Staffing, recruitment and pay.
- The Academy’s finances and assets.
- Safeguarding, health and safety.
- Pupils’ behaviour, welfare and personal development.
- Relationships with parents, the Diocese and the wider community.
| Surname | Forename | Date Appointed | Term of Office Expiry | Declarations of Interest |
| Kirman | Sean | PENDING | PENDING | PENDING |
| Gabbitas | Karl | 12/12/2023 | 12/12/2027 | Chair of Governors at Laceyfield |
| Hilditch | Poula | 14/05/23 | 14/05/27 | Wellspring Academy Trust – Leader of SEN and Inclusionn N/A |
| Marrows | Cheryle | 22/06/22 | 22/06/26 | PENDING |
| Mills | Lucy | 30/11/21 | 30/11/25 | SENCO. Old Clee Primary Academy |
| Pywell | Hayley | 10/10/2023 | 10/10/2027 | None |
| Schofield | Joanne | 10/10/2023 | 10/10/2027 | The Iron Foundation |
| Thurley | Jason | 01/09/17 | N/A EX – Officio | Beacon Academy |
| Krawiec | George | 28/09/2021 | 28/09/25 | Director at Ecclesiae MAT |
| Hartshorne | Katie | 01/09/2023 | N/A EX – Officio | Wellspring Academy Trust Teacher Training and development lead |
2023-2024 meeting dates are 10/10/2023, 12/12, 2023, 05/03/2024, 07/05/2024 and 25/06/2024. Meetings take place between 3.30pm-5.30pm at the Academy.
Related Information:
- Beacon Academy Governing Body Contact Details 2022-23 and Attendance at Meetings click here
The Chair of Governors, Jo Schofield, can be contacted via the Academy or via the Governance Professional, Mrs Melanie Gibbons
Tel. 07729 105 871 or email m.gibbons@wellspringacademies.org.uk
If you are interested in becoming a Governor at Beacon Academy, please contact Melanie Gibbons, tel. 07729 105 871 or email m.gibbons@wellspringacademies.org.uk
