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LOCAL GOVERNANCE

The Maltby Manor Academy Local Governance Committee are committed to improving education for all students by ensuring high standards of Governance.  The Local Governance Committee has the following core strategic functions

ENSURING CLARITY OF VISION, ETHOS AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION

  • Setting and ensuring clarity of the vision, values, and objectives for the Academy within the Trust framework
  • Agreeing the Academy improvement strategy in line with the Scheme of Delegation 
  • Meeting statutory duties

HOLDING THE PRINCIPAL TO ACCOUNT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE ACADEMY AND ITS PUPILS, AND THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF STAFF

  • Appointing Senior Leaders in consultation with the CEO and Trust Board 
  • Monitoring the educational performance of the school and progress towards agreed targets 
  • Performance managing Senior Leaders in consultation with the CEO and Trust Board  
  • Engaging with stakeholders 
  • Contributing to Academy self-evaluation 

OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE ACADEMY AND MAKING SURE IT'S MONEY IS WELL SPENT

  • Monitoring spending against the budget 
  • Ensuring money is well spent and value for money is obtained 
  • Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed

Chair of Governors: Sam Boon (MLT appointment for 12 months from 7 October 2024)
Vice Chair of Governors: Liz Best (MLT appointment for 12 months from 7 October 2024)
Principal: Kate Atkin

Governance Professional: Emma Black 
If you wish to contact the Governance Committee, please contact Emma Black, Governance Professional by email at: eblack@maltbylearningtrust.com or by telephoning the Academy on 01709 813300.

Name Category Appointed Term of Office Appointed by
Sara Graham Community 22.11.2023 21.11.2027 Governors
Liz Best Community 12.12.2022 11.12.2026 Governors
Kirsty Leahy Community 01.11.2021 31.10.2025 Governors
Andrea Nuttall Community 01.11.2021 31.12.2024 Governors
Natalie McCaffery Parent 08.12.2021 07.12.2025 Parent Election
Robbie Love Parent 15.01.2024 14.01.2028 Parent Election
Nicola Hollinger Staff (Associate Professional) 26.09.2023 25.09.2027 Staff Election
Rachel Claxton Partnership 17.02.2022 16.02.2026 Governors
Alice Denton Partnership 13.05.2022 12.05.2026 Governors
Clifford Meese Partnership 11.03.2022 10.03.2026 Governors
Richard Pease Partnership 01.11.2021 31.01.2025 Governors
Vacancy Partnership     Governors
Sam Boon Community 11.11.2024 10.11.2028 Governors
Karen Maddison Staff (Teacher) 06.11.2023 05.11.2027 Staff Election
Liam Ransome Additional 11.11.2024 10.11.2028 Governors
Robert Wordsworth Additional 22.11.2023 21.11.2027 Governors
Kate Atkin Principal 15.04.2024 N/A N/A
LOCAL GOVERNORS WHO HAVE STEPPED DOWN SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024
Name Category Appointed Stepped Down Appointed by
Catriona Wilby Principal 01.09.2023 15.04.2024 N/A
Jonathan Moody Community 27.09.2023 02.09.2024 Governors
Sam Boon Additional 01.11.2021 10.10.2024 Governors 
Claire Hannington Partnership 09.03.2023 26.11.2024 Governors
TRUST GOVERNANCE 

The Trust Board provides:

  • Strategic Leadership of the Trust: the Board defines the Trust's vision for high-quality and inclusive education in line with its charitable objects.

  • Accountability and assurance: the Board has robust effective oversight of the operations and performance of the Academy Trust.

  • Engagement: the board has strategic oversight of relationships with stakeholders.

For more information regarding Trust Governance and statutory documents please click here, Maltby Learning Trust - Governance