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 – 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'
Sarah Tyrell – Associate AGC Member
I joined the Leigh team in September 2021 as Deputy Head and I am really enjoying getting to know the children, families, staff and the wider team.
I have been a teacher for 16 years working in Northampton, Australia and Warwick. Whilst I have spent most of my career at one primary school in Warwick, I have held a number of different positions over that time giving me a broad perspective on teaching and learning in a primary school. My experience includes teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, maths lead, reading lead, Deputy head and SENDCo.
As part of my role at Leigh, I lead the Inclusion Team responsible for supporting learning and attainment for all our vulnerable pupils.
Thank you to everyone at Leigh for making me feel so welcome – I love the caring, nurturing approach that is central to everything we do for children and families at Leigh.
Sue Clayden – Chair, Foundation Exofficio Clergy
I joined as a Governor in 2022.
I work at St James church as the Children, Youth and Families Ministry Enabler. Prior to that I was a teacher and have many years experience in Early Years and Alternate Provision.
Each time I come through the school doors or meet Leigh pupils at church, I am so impressed by the way children are nurtured and encouraged to aspire and it's an honour to be able to be a part of that.
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.
Inderpreet Somal – Parent AGC Member
Linda Enow - Foundation AGC Member
Anna Hickinbottom - 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.
Leigh CofE Academy AGC Membership
Leigh | CofE AGC Membership 2024-25 | ||||||||||
Category | Title | First Name | Last Name | Position | SDP responsibilities | Linked responsibilities | Start Date | Re-appointment | End Date | Appointed By | Attendance 2023/24 |
Community | Rev. | Eg. John | Eg. Smith | Vice-Chair | Attendance | Safeguarding Lead | 09.09.2021 | 08.09.2025 | Trust Board | 4 | |
Foundation | Mrs | Anna | Hickinbottom | 03.01.2023 | 02.01.2027 | ||||||
Foundation | Mrs | Sue | Clayden | ex-officio/Co-Chair | 27/04/2022 | 26/04/2026 | |||||
Foundation | Dr | Linda | Enow | 21.07.2022 | 17.01.2024 | 16.01.2028 | |||||
Foundation | Vacancy | ||||||||||
Foundation | Rev | Erin | Gilmour | 06.08.2024 | 05.08.2028 | ||||||
Parent | Mrs | Olga | Rebrova | 11.04.2022 | 10.04.2026 | ||||||
Parent | Mrs | Inderpreet | Kaur Somal | 15.12.2022 | 14.12.2026 | ||||||
Staff | Lynn | Lee | Headteacher | 01.09.19 | Ex-officio | ||||||
Staff | Mrs | Lisa | Sullivan | support staff | 01/12/2017 | 01/12/2021 | 30/11/2025 | ||||
Staff | Mrs | Sarah | Tyrell | Deputy Head | 11.01.2023 | 10.01.2027 | |||||
Associate | |||||||||||
Associate | |||||||||||
Clerk | Belinda | Lowe | 02.09.2024 | ||||||||
Governors who have retired in the last 12 months | |||||||||||
Category | Title | First Name | Last Name | Position | SDP responsibilities | Linked responsibilities | Start Date | Re-appointment | End Date | Appointed By | Attendance 2023/24 |
Community | Mrs | Donna | Weatherall | Vice Chair | 11/01/2017 | 23.12.2020 | 18.12.2023 | ||||
Foundation | Mrs | Susan | Patterson | Co-Chair | 06.03.20 | 17.01.2024 | 16.01.2028 | 07.01.2025 |
AGC and Leadership Declarations of Interest
Leigh CofE Academy | |||||||||
Register of Interests 2024-25 | |||||||||
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 |
27/09/2024 | Lynn Lee | 01.09.19 | N/a Ex-Officio | Trust | Headteacher - Leigh CofE Academy; | Co-Headteacher - Dunchurch Boughton CofE Infant Academy and Nursery & Dunchurch Boughton CofE Junior Academy | 01.09.2024 | ||
29/09/2024 | Anna Hickinbottom | 03.01.2023 | 1 | DBE | Nil Return | ||||
30/09/2024 | Inderpreet KaurSomal | 15.12.2022 | 1 | Elected by Parents | Nil Return | ||||
30/09/2024 | Linda Enow | 21.07.2022 | 2 | DBE | Nil Return | ||||
30/09/2024 | Sarah Tyrell | 11.01.2023 | 1 | Elected by Staff | Nil Return | ||||
30/09/2024 | Sue Patterson | 06.03.20 | 2 | DBE | Nil Return | ||||
14/10/2024 | Sue Clayden | 27/04/2022 | 1 | DBE | St James Fletchamstead Church | 15.02.2025 | |||
26/09/2024 | Sam Walton | N/a ABP | ABP - Leigh CofE Academy & St John's CofE Academy | ||||||
04/11/2024 | Erin Gilmour | 06.08.2024 | 1 | DBE | AGC Member Green Leek Federation and Leigh CofE Academy | ||||
05/11/2024 | Olga Rebrova | 11.04.2022 | 1 | Elected by Parents | Nil Return | ||||
04/11/2024 | Lisa Sullivan | 01/12/2017 | 2 | Elected by Staff | M Twigg Gardening | 01.09.2018 | |||
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 |
Donna Weatherall | 11/01/2017 | 2 - ended 18.12.2023 | Trust Board | Nil Return |