The Governing Body consists of people from the academy’s community, such as parents, staff, local businesses and the Police. Governors are volunteers and most serve for four years.
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.
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust – Governance
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
| Name | Governor category | How appointed | Date of appointment | Term of office | Business interests declared | Governance roles in other educational institutions | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2019-2020 |
| Andrea Collins | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | None | None | 3/3 |
| Joanne Brown | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by staff | 1 November 2019 | 4 years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Gillian Boast | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by staff | 21 November 2019 | 4 years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Sarah Davey | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 1 January 2017 | 6 years | None | None | 1/3 |
| Peter Wood | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 1 January 2018 | 4 years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Gemma Grundy | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 1 January 2017 | 6 years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Julie-Anne Leek | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 1 January 2017 | 6 years | Early Years Improvement Advisor for Lincolnshire County Council | None | 3/3 |
| Melvyn Jays | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 26 November 2018 | 4 years | None | None | 3/3 |
| Sharron Close | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 16 March 2020 | Resigned 14 May 2021 | None | None | 1/1 |
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust’s Governance Structure
L.E.A.D Academy Trust Master Funding Agreement
Contact / Any questions?
If you:
• have any questions;
• want to raise any issues with the Governors;
• are unable to find the information you want; or,
• you wish to apply to join the Governing Body,
Please contact the Chair of Manor Farm Governors, Gemma Grundy, at:
Tiber Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9ST; Telephone: 01522 681892; or Email: enquiries@manorfarmacademy.org