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  • Governance

    The school is part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust and the Academy Governance Committee (AGC) is part of the governance structure of the Trust which is responsible for overseeing strategic decisions of the school. The governance structure for the trust as a whole is outlined in the governance structure documents here.

    As an Academy Governance Committee we work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the best quality education is provided to every child. It is our responsibility to support, challenge, ask questions and ultimately represent the school community. The Academy Governance Committee acts as a ‘critical friend’ to the senior leadership team, questioning and challenging decisions in a constructive and professional way.

    Academy Governance Committees have key roles in relation to: providing support, monitoring and challenge around educational experience and performance; church, community and stakeholder engagement and supporting alignment with Trust strategy, approach, ethos and values. The AGC Members meet regularly, visit the school when possible and during special events.  As a team, we are able to support the school to function well and strive to provide a high standard of education.

    As a Church of England Academy (part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust) all the AGC Members support the school in being a place of inclusive welcome and education for everyone.

    Meet the AGC Members

     

     

    Mrs Lynn Lee – Executive Head Teacher

    I joined Leigh in September 2015 as an Assistant Head and the Year 2 teacher.  I have been with the school as they moved to an Academy, joining the Coventry Multi Academy Trust (MAT).  I became the Head Teacher of Leigh in May 2020. 

    I will strive to improve our academy and work together with the children, the staff, the Governors, the parents and the MAT to ensure that this happens. To ensure as a family we always 'Aim ever higher'

     

    Lisa Sullivan – Staff AGC Member

    I have worked in Reception and EYFS for 4 years and before that I worked in year one and I have been a member of the Governors since 2017. I have four children, three who have now left Leigh C of E Academy and one who is currently in year 5. My eldest started Leigh in 2009 so I have been a part of the school for a while now.

    I am passionate about children’s education and I love to see the children learning and how much they grow and develop during their time at school.

    I am proud to be part of the Leigh C of E academy staff and a AGC member and hope to continue to drive the school forward, to ‘aim ever higher’.

     

    Olga Rebrova – Parent AGC Member

    I joined Leigh School as a Governor in 2022.
    My primary focus is on elevating mathematics standards and enhancing parental and community engagement. 

     

    Linda Enow - Foundation  AGC Member

    Jennifer Dunne - Foundation AGC Member

     

    Erin Gilmour - Foundation AGC Member

    Parent AGC Members are appointed by a parent election.

    Community AGC Members are nominated by the AGC and appointed by the Trust.

    Staff AGC Members are appointed by a staff election.

    Foundation AGC Members are nominated by the PCC and appointed by the DBE.

    All AGC Members are appointed for a four year term.

    AGC Meeting Dates 2026-27

     
    LEI Day:  Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday
    Date: 14.09.2026 16.11.26 18.01.27 08.03.27 26.04.27 21.06.27
    Time 4.30 - 6.00pm 4.30 - 6.00pm 4.30 - 6.00pm 4.30 - 6.00pm 4.30 - 6.00pm 4.30 - 6.00pm
                   
                   
                   

    Leigh CofE Academy AGC Membership

     
    Leigh CofE AGC Membership 2025-26
    Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appt End Date Appointed By Attendance 2025/26
    Foundation
    Ex-Officio
    Rev Erin Gilmour   20.03.2026   Ex-officio DBE 2/3
    Foundation Mrs Jennifer Dunne   23.07.2026 22.07.2030 DBE N/a
    Foundation Dr Linda Enow   21.07.2022 17.01.2024 16.01.2028 DBE 5/6
    Foundation Vacancy
    Foundation Vacancy
    Parent Vacancy
    Parent Mrs Keren Frempong 20.03.2026 19.03.2030  
    Staff Ex-Officio Mrs Lynn Lee Headteacher 01.09.19   Ex-officio N/a - ExOfficio 6/6
    Staff Mrs Sarah Tyrell   22.05.26 21.05.2030 Elected by Staff 1/1
    Clerk   Belinda  Lowe   02.09.2024       6/6
    AGC Members who have retired in the last 12 months
    Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appointment End Date Appointed By Attendance 2025/26
    Foundation Mrs Anna Hickinbottom 03.01.2023 22.09.2025 DBE N/a
    Staff Mrs Sarah Tyrell Deputy Head 11.01.2023   28.11.2025 Elected by Staff 2/2
    Staff Mrs Lisa  Sullivan Support staff 01/12/2017 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Elected by Staff 2/2
    Foundation Rev Erin Gilmour   06.08.2024   20.03.2026 DBE 1/3
    Parent Mrs Olga Rebrova Vice Chair 11.04.2022   10.04.2026 Elected by Parents 5/6
    Foundation Mrs Susan Clayden Chair 27.04.2022 12.05.2025 11.05.2029 DBE 6/6

    AGC and Leadership Declarations of Interest

    Register of Interests 2025-26
    DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS
    19/01/2026 Lynn Lee 01.09.19 N/a Ex-Officio Trust   Nil Return
    17.11.25 Linda Enow 21.07.2022 2 DBE Nil Return
    19/01/2026 Sue Clayden 27/04/2022 1 DBE Nil Return
    20/11/2025 Sam Walton N/a ABP     ABP - Leigh CofE Academy & St John's CofE Academy    
    16/01/2026 Erin Gilmour 06.08.2024 1 DBE Nil Return
    25/02/2026 Olga Rebrova 11.04.2022 1 Elected by Parents Nil Return
    AGC Members who have left in the last 12 months
    DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS
    30/09/2024 Sue Patterson 06.03.20 2 - ceased 07.01.2025 DBE Nil Return
    30/09/2024 Inderpreet KaurSomal 15.12.2022 1 - ceased 08.08.2025 Elected by Parents Nil Return
    29/09/2024 Anna Hickinbottom 03.01.2023 ceased 22.09.25 DBE Nil Return
    30/09/2024 Sarah Tyrell 11.01.2023 1 - ceased 28.11.2025 Elected by Staff Nil Return
    30/09/2024 Lisa Sullivan 01/12/2017 2 - ceased 30.11.2025 Elected by Staff     M Twigg Gardening  01.09.2018