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 Body (AGB).
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 links below. 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 and terms of appointment for each member.
There is also a governor information booklet where you can see who the Birley Academy Governors are and what skills and experiences they bring to the academy.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | AGB Attendance 2023 – 2024 |
| Dawn McAughey | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3/3 |
| Helen Garratty | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | Term 1: 4 Jan 17 Term 2: 31 Mar 21 |
4 Years | 3/3 |
| Darren Ward | Staff Governor (Teacher) | Elected by Staff | Term 1: 1 Nov 17 Term 2: 1 Nov 21 |
4 Years | 3/3 |
| Rachel Read-Hill | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 25-Jan-22 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Mathew Jones | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 11-Oct-22 | 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Luke Batty | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 8-Mar-24 | 4 Years | 2/2 |
| Nicola Gregory | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | Term 1: 3 Dec 19 Term 2: 3 Dec 23 |
4 Years | 3/3 |
| Asim Abbas | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by trust | 15 Oct 21 15 Oct 22 15 Oct 23 |
1 Year | 1/3 |
| Dan Tovey | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 11 Nov 21 11 Nov 22 11 Nov 23 |
1 Year | 0/3 |
| Gina Newton | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | Term 1: 1 Jun 17 Term 2: 1 Jun 21 |
Resigned 25 Sep 24 | n/a |
Key Information
Chair of Governors: Nicola Gregory
Contact Info: [email protected]
Safeguarding Link Governor: Rachel Read-Hill
Contact Info: [email protected]
