Governance of The Priory Learning Trust
Priory Community School - An Academy is part of the The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT). The Governance of The Priory Learning Trust sets out how the trust is governed, and how the roles of members, trustees and governors fit together.
Governance of Priory Community School - An Academy
Governance is an important aspect of school life and our governors represent many aspects of the local community. The duration of the term of office for a governor is normally 4 years, free training is available and all governors commit to undertaking relevant training as appropriate throughout the time they are in office.
Our Full Academy Council (Governing Body) meet six times throughout the academic year, and governors may also be asked to sit on panels or committees including the Principal’s Appraisal Panel, School Admissions Panel, Pay Committee and the Complaints/Disciplinary panel.
Governors also visit the school regularly to do learning walks with the Principal.
The responsibilities of the Academy Council include:
To work with the Principal and other staff to ensure a safe, stimulating, supportive, challenging and fulfilling school experience for all students and for them to attain the highest standards and outcomes possible so they can become the positive, contributing citizens of the future
To provide advice, feedback and performance data to Trustees on the functioning of the Academy
To work effectively alongside the Trust Executive to ensure effective governance and high standards, including improvement in performance as necessary
To assist the decision making of the Principal and Academy Leadership team in pursuit of Trust and Academy objectives, ethos and strategy and to hold the Principal accountable for performance
To ensure compliance with legislation, statutory regulations, Trust directives and Trust policies and identify and report on any risks to the Trust
To act, on behalf of Trustees and with the Trust Executive and Principal, as proxy employer of staff working at the Academy in all matters delegated through the Scheme of Delegation.
To receive, review and challenge student performance data and other information provided either by the Academy or Academy Council committees/sub-committees and/or the Trust Executive and request, commission or require action as a result
Review the impact of the Academy on student outcomes in line with Trust targets and to inform Trustees of any risks arising from this scrutiny
Act as a link between the Academy and its stakeholders
Chair of Academy Council - Graham Morrissey
Vice Chair of Academy Council - Marie Cox
Our Governors
Governor Attendance Record
Please click here to view the meeting attendance information over the last academic year (2022/23)
Academy Council Meetings 2023/24
Full Academy Council
Thursday 21 September 2023
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Thursday 25 January 2024
Thursday 14 March 2024
Thursday 2 May 2024
Thursday 20 June 2024
Pay Committee
Wednesday 8 November 2023
I’m interested in getting involved. How do I find out more?
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Academy Council at PCSA, please contact the Clerk to the Academy Council, Chloe Hayzen on chloe.hayzen@pcsa.theplt.org.uk
TRUSTEES OF THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Chair of the Trustees - Katie Dominy
Vice-Chair of the Trustees - Ron Richards
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