The Local Governing Board
Local – A LGB within the Bath & Wells MAT is local to the school and community it serves, just as a Governing Body within an academy or local authority maintained school is local to that community.
Governing – A LGB exists to provide support and scrutiny to the school leadership as does a Governing Body.
Board – There is no legal distinction between a “body” and a “board” in school governance. However the DfE has recently published guidance encouraging members of governors to use the term “boards” in order to promote the application of business-like methods and procedures to ensure value for money and measurable success in achieving stated objectives.
The Effective LGB
The Local Governing Board is a strategic body that always has the best interests of the school and the local community at heart. The Department for Education is clear that its three core functions are:
a. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
b. Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
c. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
These functions should be fulfilled in partnership with the MAT, with specific reference to the details contained in your school’s Scheme of Delegation.
If you would like to contact a member of the Local Governor Board please call the clerk, Tracey Fillingham, on 01823 432582.
Chair of governors: david.williams@bishopslydeard.bwmat.org
Chairperson
Elected Parent Governor / Pupil Premium and SEN
Mr David Williams
08.11.2019 – 27.11.2023
Vice Chairperson / Safeguarding Link Governor
Mr Simon Inskip
01.02.2018 – 31.01.2022
BWMAT Appointed Governor / Health and Safety
Mrs Susie Watts
13.11.2019 – 12.11.2023
Elected Staff Governor / Health and Safety
Mr James Dakin
31.05.2017 – 30.05.2021
Headteacher / Ex-officio Governor
Mrs Lisa Harvey
23.04.2019
BWMAT Appointed Governor
Mr Gavin Lord
17.09.2019 – 16.09.2023
Foundation Governor
Mr Brian Hilkene
07.11.2019 – 06.11.2023
Clerk
Situation vacant
2021 Declaration of Interests & Governor Attendance
