Stockland CofE Primary Academy Trust – Governance
Stockland is structured in accordance with its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The governance model is a two-tiered structure, with members and governors. The term ‘Governor’ is interchangeable with ‘Director’ and ‘Trustee’.
Members
The Trust comprises 5 members. The members are accountable to the DfE and have ultimate responsibility for the Trust achieving its charitable objectives. They sign off the Articles of Association and have the power to appoint and remove the governors. The members include a representative from the Diocese of Exeter (EDEN). Members who are independent of the governors provide challenge and scrutiny to the Board.
Governors/Directors
Governors in the academy trust are directors of the company and trustees of the charity. They set the strategic direction for the academy and are accountable to the Secretary of State for its performance. This is set out in a legal document known as the ‘funding agreement’
The Board of Governors has three core functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and it’s pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
The Full Board of Governors meets six times a year: the first meeting in the autumn to elect the Chair and approve the terms of reference and membership of the committees and their delegated powers. The 'Scheme of Delegation' sets out the delegated powers between the committees and individuals involved in the governance and operation of the Academy Trust. It is the key document defining which functions within the Academy Trust have been delegated and to whom. It provides a systematic way of ensuring members, governors, committees and executive leadership are clear about who has responsibility for making which decisions in the trust.
Terms of Reference - Full Governing Board
Scheme of Delegation
Committees
There are three committees of the Governing Board with delegated powers. The terms of reference and delegated powers for each of the committees can be viewed below.
- The Resources Committee meets twice a term
- The Teaching & Learning committee meets twice a term
- The Pay & Performance committee meets twice a year
Terms of Reference - Resources Committee
Terms of Reference - Teaching & Learning Committee
Terms of Reference - Pay & Performance Committee
Summary of Governor Information
Members of the Trust
|
Member |
Position |
Date appointed |
Date stepped down |
Business Interests |
| Simon Peniston-Bird | The Chair of the Governing Board | 02.10.19 | Director – Holt Estates | |
| Paul Taylor | The Chair of the Teaching & Learning Committee | 02.10.19 | None | |
| Toby Bateman | The Chair of the Resources Committee | 2.10.18 |
Director Bateman Rural Assoc |
|
| EDEN Representative |
EDEN Corporate Member |
31.10.16 | None | |
| Alan Williams | Board | 08.03.20 | Spouse employed by the school |
Governing Board
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STOCKLAND CofE PRIMARY ACADEMY – GOVERNING BOARD
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Name |
Type of Director |
Appointing Body |
Office |
Term |
Committee(s) |
| Simon Peniston-Bird | Community Governor | Members | Chair | 02.10.18-01.10.22 | Resources |
|
Clive Hellawell |
Principal |
Ex officio |
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Teaching & Learning, Resources |
|
Toby Bateman |
Co-opted Governor |
Board |
|
26.07.18 - 25.07.22 |
Resources, Pay & Performance |
|
Rozanne Bulmer |
Foundation |
Diocese of Exeter |
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14.02.20 – 13.02.24 |
Teaching & Learning |
| William Gilmour-White | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 28.09.17 - 27.09.21 | Resources | |
| Paul Taylor | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 14.05.19 - 13.05.23 | Teaching & Learning | |
| David Webb | Community Governor | Members | 10.07.19 - 09.07.19 | Resources | |
| Stephen Wilks | Foundation Governor | Diocese of Exeter | 26.02.20 - 25.02.24 | Teaching & Learning | |
| Governors no longer standing | Stood Down | ||||
| Claire West | Staff Governor | 27.03.20 | |||
| Alan Williams | Co opted Governor | 08.03.20 | |||
| Kathy Lowther | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 07.01.20 | ||
| Sarah Thompson | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 07.01.20 | ||
| Revd Simon Holloway | Ex Officio | Diocese of Exeter | 23.07.19 | ||
| Caroline Maddams | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 10.05.19 | ||
| Caroline Ainsworth | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | Stood down 26.03.19 | ||
| Phyllis Manning | Foundation Governor | Diocese of Exeter | Stood down 16.08.18 | ||
Company Secretary: Veronica Dower
Like all academy trusts, Stockland is governed by its Articles of Association and the Funding Agreements entered into with the Secretary of State. Copies of these documents can be viewed by clicking the links below.
The trust's annual report and audited accounts for the year to August 2019 are available to download below.
Supplemental Funding Agreement 2011
