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Governance

Ercall Wood is governed by a local governing body, which reports to the Learning Community Trust board.

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The Learning Community Trust

Ercall Wood Secondary, is part of the Learning Community Trust group of academies.

Each academy has its own local governing body to carry the trust vision, policies, and priorities forward, based on the specific qualities and community characteristics of each academy. The local governing body is expected to question and challenge academy leadership and hold them to account, as well as support the academy.

You can contact the local governing body, or the chair of governors by completing the form at the bottom of this page. 

Local governing body

Governors

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Claire Smith

Parent Governor

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David James

Trust appointed governor (chair)

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Elizabeth Calcott

Parent Governor

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Holly Davies

Co-opted Governor

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Judith Mills

Co-opted Governor

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Mark Austin

Co-opted Governor

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Nick Murphy

Principal

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Samantha Challis

Co-opted Governor

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Stephen Orford

Staff Governor

Meeting

Attendance

Name Type Meeting date
04/06/2024 16/07/2024
TBC

Register of

Business interests

Name Business interest Other establishment governed Relationship with staff/other members of the governing body Relevant business interest of spouse, partner, close relatives Date signed
Mark Austin T&W Appeals and Exclusions Panel
T&W Healthwatch Advisory Board
T&W Adult Safeguarding Board
T&W Ageing Well Steering Group
Governor – Ercall Wood Academy
Governor – Southall School
None None 03/02/2025
Elizabeth Calcott None None None None
Samantha Challis Ercall Wood None None None 28/02/2024
Holly Davies None None None None 05/01/2023
David James Harmer Consultancy Learning Community Trust None None 24/04/2023
Judith Mills None None None None 27/02/2023
Claire Smith None None None None 20/05/2024

Becoming a

governor and trust governance

Governance of our trust and academies is of the upmost importance, and having a representation from the communities we serve is vital. Our governance ranges from governors on local governing bodies at each of our academies through to our board of trusties and members for the trust. 

We are always on the lookout for people who will actively contribute to the success of our trust and academies, who will bring a range of knowledge, skills and experience and have a passion for making a difference

For further information, current vacancies, trust and academy governance visit the trust’s website – become a governor page

Contact us

Your enquiry will be directed the Head of Governance and Corporate Support for the Learning Community Trust, who oversees all academies’ local governing bodies – they will then pass on your enquiry to the relevant person.

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