Grange Academy is a Unicef Gold Rights Respecting School and Gold Artsmark School. Ofsted rated ‘Good’ (May 2022).
Telephone: 01234 407100 – Office Email: grange@biltt.org
Grange Academy is part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust
Company Number: 08156641
Local Governing Body (LGB)
Our Local Governing Body (LGB) meets once every half term to discuss school business and monitor progress in meeting school improvement targets.
The Chair of LGB keeps in close contact with the school throughout the year and meets regularly with the Headteacher School.
LGB members visit regularly and attend charity fundraisers, wellbeing days, parents’ evening and other events throughout the year.
LGB members regularly attend School Parliament meetings and discuss key issues with pupils. Safeguarding procedures, policies and cases are monitored by LGB members.
The LGB monitors the progress of the School Development Plan and works with the Headteacher in managing the school’s budget and resources.
Heads of Departments and subject leads attend LGB meetings and report on key strengths and development points.
LGB members are encouraged to attend training especially training that is linked to school improvement objectives.
LGB Members:
- Lee Robinson – Chair of LGB
- Catherine Whalan – Vice Chair/Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Matthew Bradshaw – Health and Safety
- Paul Rowley – Parent Governor
- Olivia Pacey – Staff Governor
- Jade Williams – Staff Governor
- Sarah Weaver – Safeguarding
- Rachel Timms – Headteacher
- Val Pendall – Governance Professional
Register of Interests
No members of our LGB have any relevant business or material interests.
Further Information
If you require copies of Trust Board/Local Governing Body papers please contact the Governance Professional Val Pendall val.pendall@biltt.org
We are always looking to recruit LGB members. Contact Val Pendall Governance Professional at val.pendall@biltt.org