Our Governance

The Hayesbrook School Governance

The Academy Council is the foundation stone of the system of governance operating across Brook Learning Trust and has replaced the Local Governing Body. All three academies in the Trust have Academy Councils and councillors’ advocacy and monitoring roles are replicated across each.

For more information about how the new system of governance operates, please follow this link to the Brook Learning Trust website.

The Academy Council

Roles & Responsibilities	Councillors
Chair of Academy Council [AIP Core Priorities 2 & 3]	Andrew Childs
Vice Chair of Academy Council [AIP Core Priorities 3 & 4]	Kieran McDaid
Health & Safety Link Councillor [AIP Core Priority 5]	David Athey
Safeguarding Link Councillor [AIP Core Priority 1]	Vicky Widdicombe
Pupil Premium / SEND Link Councillor [AIP Core Priority 5]	David Athey
Student Advocate Councillor	Frances Concannon
Staff Advocate Councillor	Chris Waight
Parent Advocate Councillor	Linda Garratt
Community Liaison Councillor	Ruth Lowe
Standards Panel	Andrew Childs
Audit & Risk Committee	Kieran McDaid
Finance Committee	Andrew Childs
Associate Councillor	Chris McNamara

Principal: Mr Daniel Hatley
Clerk to the Governors: Dr Alison Bird

Each councillor role listed above has its own remit. A brief description of each role is included in the document published below which is available for you to download.

Councillors also monitor progress made in respect of the key priorities identified in the Academy Improvement Plan. The priorities are summarised as follows:

Core Priority 1:	Create an inspirational learning environment that reflects the academy’s culture and ethos and inspires all members of the academy community to be the best that they can be.
Core Priority 2:	Develop highly effective relationships within the academy community (and with other stakeholders) which supports student engagement and inspires confidence.
Core Priority 3:	Embed a culture of rigour and accountability through robust, supportive and challenging leadership and management that drives sustained improvement in achievement and professional development.
Core Priority 4:	A unified vision and shared understanding of high standards and expectations in all areas of the academy.
Core Priority 5:	Ensure consistently high standards of pedagogy and practice which is well driven by exceptional CPD and has direct impact on students and their progress.

If you are interested in joining the Academy Council we would like to hear from you. Please contact the Clerk, Alie Bird, at birda@brooklearningtrust.org.uk or 01580 712754 ext 277.