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Governing Body

Wellington School’s Governing Body

Governors of Wellington are fully involved in the life of the School. They offer a wide variety of expertise which cover all aspects of the business world and the delivery of the curriculum. As a result, support can be assured for all staff in their work to create an excellent learning environment for the pupils. Wellington School is an Academy and therefore a registered business. In this context Governor expertise in the business world is invaluable.

The Governing Body comprises of leaders in business, accountants and parents.

Governors meet regularly as a full board, but also in committees to determine policy in personnel matters, curriculum, community and the environment and finance. In addition to supporting the initiatives of the School, Governors also question and hold to account the School Leadership. The undoubted success of Wellington School results directly from Governors determining the strategic direction of the School, with Leadership delivering the aims and objectives of the highest standard.

Parent Governors are recruited via ballot of the parent body, but others are appointed by the Governing Body. Local business people or professionals who have a strong interest in education and Wellington School in particular, should write to the Chair of Governors at School if they feel they can contribute to the further success of Wellington.

The Governing Body

Chair of Governors – Mrs Julie Lawson email: chair@wellington.trafford.sch.uk

Clerk to Governors – Mrs Caroline Wood email: cwood@wellington.trafford.sch.uk

	Name	Roles and Responsibilities	Date Appointed	Appointed by	Current term of office starts	Current term of office ends	Meetings attended in the last academic year 2023/2024
	Mrs Louise Bangee	Trustee Quality of Education Link	12/06/2018	Academy Members	12/06/2018 Reappointed 15/06/22	14/06/2026	4 out of 6
	Mr Stuart Beeley	Headteacher	01/09/2012	Ex-officio as Headteacher	-	-	6 out of 6
	Mr Gareth Clements	Trustee Careers Link	14/08/2019	GB Board	14/08/2019 Reappointed 14/06/2023	13/06/2027	5 out of 6
	Dr Charles Miranda	Trustee Health and Safety/First Aid Link	18/01/2021	Academy Members	18/01/2021 Reappointed 18/01/2025	17/01/2029	5 out of 6
	Ms Julie Lawson Email:chair@wellington.trafford.sch.uk	Chair of Governors Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Link	01/09/2021	Academy Members	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	6 out of 6
	Mr Alec Rispin	Staff Trustee	01/09/2023	Staff Election	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	5 out of 6
	Mr Karl Myers	Trustee	12/06/2018	Academy Members	12/06/2018 Reappointed 15/06/22	14/06/2026	5 out of 6
	Mrs Georgina Vince	Trustee	06/11/2023	Parent Election	06/11/2023	05/11/2027	5 out of 6
	Mr David Williams	Trustee ICT Link	15/11/2023	GB Board	15/11/2023	14/11/2027	4 out of 4
	Mrs Louise Speed	Trustee Inclusion & Equality link	12/06/2018	Academy Members	12/06/2018 Reappointed 15/06/22	14/06/2026	5 out of 6
	Mr Christie Spurling	Trustee	23/09/2020	Academy Members	23/09/2020 Reappointed 23/09/2024	22/09/2028	5 out of 6
	Ms Alison Wright	Trustee Safeguarding Link	01/09/2021	Academy Members	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	6 out of 6
Members of the Company: • Hold Trustees to account for financial performance via annual accounts • Review Funding Agreement • Appoint the Trustees to develop strategic direction • Review and amend the Trust’s Articles
	Name	Role	Date Appointed	Appointed By	Term of Office Start Date	Term of Office Finish Date
	Ms Julie Lawson	Member	11/11/2021	GB Board/Academy Members	11/11/2021	Present
	Mr David Lindop	Member	07/03/2018	Academy Members	07/03/2018	Present
	Mr Simon Carter	Member	01/09/2018	Academy Members	01/09/2018	Present
	Mr Ian Jones	Member	17/04/2024	Academy Members	17/04/2024	Present