All academies within the Trust are governed by the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and Members. The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust governance structure establishes clear lines of accountability, overview and scrutiny at three levels: The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Members; the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and its Committees; and the Academy Governing Body (AGB).
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. The Trusts scheme of delegation, AGB terms of reference and articles of association can be accessed by the clicking the links below. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
Trust Governance – L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
Please find below details about this academy’s Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member. membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
Nat is a Parent Governor. Nat is the Chair and Safeguarding Link Governor at Manor Farm Academy. Recently retired from a career in the Royal Air Force, Nat served as a Personnel Support Officer for almost 20 years and enjoyed a very diverse career path.
She enjoyed many years serving overseas and worked primarily within employment policy, personnel management, and infrastructure management.
She is a parent at Manor Farm Academy and also a volunteer with the Manor Farm Academy PTFA.
Dr Katie Ruane is a Community Governor. She is a parent and practitioner psychologist, who works as a Senior Educational Psychologist in a local authority and has worked with education settings, children and their families for over 17 years. Katie has previous experiences as an Associate School Governor and University Tutor, and is currently a Trustee of a local children’s charity. Mr Joseph Wilson
Joe is a Community Governor and Vice-Chair of Governors for the academy. He is a Deputy Headteacher within Nottinghamshire with a wealth of experience in Education over the last 13 years.
Lee is a Parent Governor at Manor Farm Academy, and link governor for computing, PE, music, and Health and Safety. Lee works as an assistant director for corporate services within the public sector, leading on complex ,multi-agency programmes.
He brings over 20 years experience in developing and implementing organisational strategy, plans, programmes and initiatives. Lee has operated both regionally and nationally to develop policy, challenge approach and leverage relationships to drive value and success.
Stephanie is a Community Governor. Her career is in higher education, having worked as a lecturer, work integrated learning director, and academic principal in universities around the UK. She is currently a university Head of School for Health and Care Management, leading on quality, learning, and teaching for undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher education apprenticeship programmes. Stephanie has two children who attend Manor Farm Academy and she is link governor for Science, French, and Music.
| Name | Governor category | How appointed | Date of appointment | Term of office | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2023-2024 |
| Andrea Collins | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3/3 |
| Gillian Boast | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by staff | 21 November 2020, Re-elected 7 February 2024 |
4 years | 1/3 |
| Claire Speed | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by staff | 25 October 2022 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Natalie Train | Parent Governor
Safeguarding Governor |
Elected by parents | 23 February 2022 | 4 years | 3/3 |
| Lee Sirdifield | Parent Governor | Elected by parents (elected unopposed) | 20 January 2023 | 4 years | 3/3 |
| Amy Over | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 4 December 2024 | 4 years | n/a |
| Katie Ruane | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 December 2022 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Joseph Wilson | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 December 2022 | 4 years | 2/3 |
| Stephanie West | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 4 March 2024 | 4 years | 2/2 |
| Phill Beckett | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 4 March 2024 | 1 year | 2/2 |
| Matt Barker | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 9 December 2024 | 1 year | n/a |
Please contact the Chair of Manor Farm Governors, Natalie Train, at:
Tiber Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9ST; Telephone: 01522 681892; or Email: [email protected]
