Local Academy Council
What is the Local Academy Councils in an Academy Trust?
The Local Academy Council (LAC, through a scheme of delegation, has local responsibility for the governance and oversight of the Academy. The LAC at The Federation of Holy Trinity Church of England Schools comprises a Foundation Governor, the vicar at Holy Trinity Church, elected parent governors and a staff representative. The LAC can also co-opt governors. The LAC has the responsibility for setting: the school vision and ethos; the strategic plan for the academy; the curriculum and staffing structure; and manage the budget at a local level working with the Trust’s Chief Finance Officer.
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LDLT Governance
LDLT Trust Documentation
Federation of Holy Church of England Schools Local Academy Council
Name |
Category |
Appointed By |
Lead area / role |
Term of Office Expires |
Sue Sanderson |
Headteacher |
Ex Officio |
Headteacher |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 2/2 |
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Yvonne Burton |
Foundation |
Diocese |
Distinctiveness |
December 2025 |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 3/3 |
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Rev Chris Butler |
Foundation |
Diocese |
Safeguarding |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 2/3 |
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Mr RichardHajjawi |
Parent |
Parent Election |
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May 2027 |
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Declaration of interests: N/A Attendance: 1/1 |
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Suresh Krishnan |
Parent |
Parent Election |
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February 2027 |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 2/2 |
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Adam Kitching |
Chair of Governors |
Governing Board |
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March 2024 |
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Declaration of Interests: Wife currently provides music services on a contracted basis Attendance: 3/3 |
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Sarah Lees |
Staff |
Staff Election |
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January 2024 |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 3/3 |
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Tim Scholes |
Co-opted |
Governing Board |
June 2023 |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 1/3 |
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Debbie Pitt |
Co-opted |
Governing Board |
Co-Vice Chair, Financial processes SEND Safeguarding |
January 2024 |
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Declaration of Interests: N/A Attendance: 3/3 |
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Claire Mitchell |
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Clerk |
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Attendance relates to the number of meetings attended in relation to the number required to attend.
The school business manager, deputy headteacher and additional staff members attend meetings as and when required or invited.