Local Committee

Strategic Leadership 
Setting the vision, ethos, and strategic direction for the academy in line with trust priorities. 

Accountability and Assurance 
Holding leaders to account for educational performance, safeguarding, and having an overview of financial probity. 

Strategic Engagement 
Acting as a link between the academy, parents, and the wider community to ensure stakeholder voices are heard. 

Connecting the Board of Trustees, the academy, and the community 
Acting as a bridge to ensure decisions reflect local context. 

Providing strong links to the Board of Trustees 
Sharing local insights so trust-level decisions are well informed. 

Engaging meaningfully with parents and the wider community 
Keeping the academy at the heart of its community and working with local organisations where possible. 

Serving as ambassadors for the Trust 
Bringing deep knowledge of the community and its specific needs, which is invaluable to the Board of Trustees. 

Supporting parental and community involvement 
Ensuring decision-making by the board of trustees is shaped by meaningful engagement. 

Playing an important role in safeguarding and safety 
Offering local oversight and understanding of the academy environment. 

Assuring the academy’s performance and quality of education 
Using local stakeholder voices to monitor and support improvement. 

Escalating issues when necessary 
Acting promptly to raise concerns with the Board of trustees. 

Acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher 
Providing constructive challenge at a strategic level. 

Triangulating information 
Reviewing policies, visiting the academy, and speaking with staff and children to gain a full picture.