What do governors do?

The Local Governance Committee is the strategic decision-making body of a school and has a crucial role in making sure every child gets the best possible education.

Our Local Governance Committee meet every half term and focus on:

• Quality of Education
• Behaviour and Attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management
• Safeguarding, including Health & Safety

Governance and the Pickwick Academy Trust

Our Local Governance Committee is held to account by the Pickwick Academy Trust Board and Members.

Click here for information regarding the following:

• Scheme of Delegation
• Trust Organisational Structure
• Constitution
• Memorandum and Articles of Association

Important Policies

Who are our governors?

Chair of Governors:            Adrian Burrows

Vice Chair of Governors:   Nicola Salisbury

Clerk to Governors:           Gemma Griffiths

Staff Governor:                   Philippa Carter

Staff Governor:                   Tom Ackland

Foundation Governor:        Peter Ostli-East

Foundation Governor:        Rosie Dru-Drury

Parent Governor:                Andy Munns

Parent Governor:                Harriet Upton

Parent Governor:                Deborah Jackson

Parent Governor:                Ed Fletcher

Associate Governor:          Ben Wyatt

2025/26 Meeting Dates 

• 17 Sep 2025
• 12 Nov 2025
• 14 Jan 2026
• 25 Feb 2026
• 22 Apr 2026
• 10 Jun 2026

Minutes from previous LGC meetings are available on request.

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