Academy Governance
The local Trust Board years is called the Mayflower Academy Governing Council and replaced the existing Governing body on the 1st September 2013. The Academy Governing Council manages academic performance and holds the head and teaching staff accountable for performance. The Academy Governing Council is responsible for developing community links and community partnerships, in addition to:
- Being a critical friend to the Academy principal and leadership team
- Assuring the quality of the educational experience for all staff and students
- Performance Management of the Head and Senior Leadership Team
- The monitoring of teaching and learning, curriculum delivery and Academy performance
- The Quality of education experienced by pupils at the Academy
10 members appointed by the sponsor, 3 parents and 2 members serve for 4 years on the Mayflower Community Governing Academy Council:
| Name | Voting Rights | Governor Type | Term of Office | Term of Office Expiry | Subject Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cowan (Chair) | ✔ |
University | 4 years | 11/11/18 | Maths |
| David Sammels | ✔ |
Headteacher | 4 years | N/A | |
| Helen Jennings | ✔ |
Staff (Teaching) | 4 years | 31/08/18 | |
| Sarah Sandey | ✔ |
Staff (Pupil Advocate) | 4 years | 17/06/19 | |
| Bea Stevens | ✔ |
Parent | 4 years | 29/11/20 | Project based curriculum |
| Gemma Campbell | ✔ |
Parent | 4 years | 14/03/21 | English |
| Lynne Woolcocks | ✔ |
Parent | 4 years | 31/08/19 | Science |
| Sue Matheron | ✔ |
University | 4 years | 31/08/18 | Safeguarding and Child Protection |
| Vacancy | ✔ |
Community | 4 years | ||
| Michael Paisey | ✔ |
Community | 4 years | 20/01/19 | |
| Vacancy | ✔ |
University | 4 years | ||
| Chris Warne | ✔ |
Community | 4 years | 29/11/20 | Premises / Health and Safety |
| Julie Luxton | ✔ |
University | 4 years | 10/03/19 | English |
| Vacancy | ✔ |
4 years | |||
| Vacancy | ✔ |
4 years | |||
| Mrs Margaret Smith | Clerk | 4 years | N/A |
Committee Membership
| Education | Community | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| David Sammels | Sue Matheron (Chair) | |
| Lynne Woolcocks | David Sammels | |
| Tom Cowan | Michael Paisey (Chair) | David Sammels |
| Helen Jennings | Tom Cowan | |
| Julie Luxton (Chair) | Chris Warne | |
| Gemma Campbell | ||
| Sarah Sandey | ||
| Bea Stevens |
Clerk to Academy Governing Council – Margaret Smith
With the exception of the parent governors who will serve for two years from the 1st September 2013, all other appointees will serve for four years as from the 1st September 2013.