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Governance
We believe that our model of governance provides an effective structure to ensure sustainably high levels of performance across our Trust. Our trustees uphold high moral standards and are firmly focused on the young people and families in our care. They recognise that the key to maintaining this focus is to ensure our workforce thrives and prospers.
We leverage the expertise, experience and skills of our members, trustees and Local Governing Body members to guide the strategic direction of our schools and Trust. Governance at all levels is centred on holding leaders accountable and fostering meaningful engagement with students, parents, staff and the broader community.
The Active Learning Trust Board is deeply committed to the success of our schools and Trust. Through strong, effective governance, we ensure that every young person receives the best possible education.
- Claire Heald, Chair of Trustees and Member
Our Trustees
Our Trust board consists of eight trustees, carefully chosen for their expertise in areas such as school standards, finance, facilities management, legal matters and human resources. The trustees meet five times a year and also participate in the AGM and our annual Governance Conference.
Claire Heald
Chair of Trustees
Jackie Cutchey
Trustee
Toni Kittle
Trustee
Indrajit Dey
Trustee
Melanie Gardner
Trustee
David Hughes
Trustee
Lynsey Holzer
Trustee
Our Members
Trust ‘members’ play a key role in challenging and scrutinising our trustees on the governance and operations of our Trust. They meet three times a year and participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM). During the AGM, members have the opportunity to question the trustees to help ensure that the Trust continues upholding our shared values and fulfilling our mission for the children in our care.
Our Committees
Trust Committees
In addition to members and trustees, there are two committees that help govern our Trust: An Audit and Risk Committee and a Standards Committee.
Local Trust Committees
Local Trust Committees are present at each school, where they focus on the quality of education. They offer support to school leaders whilst also challenging them to ensure continuous improvement. Additionally, these boards ensure that parents, staff and the wider community have a voice within their respective schools and across the wider Trust. This ensures that our trustees receive a full picture of the standards maintained at each school.
Interested in joining our Governance team?
We firmly believe that strong governance depends on diverse perspectives, so we are always looking for passionate, thoughtful and forward-thinking people to join us in shaping the future of education. If you're interested in becoming a Trustee or in joining one of our school's Local Trust Committees, please visit the following pages for more information.