Governance

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust (MAT). The Trust is a Charitable Company, with a single group of Members and a single board of Trustees. The Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) are Committees of the LiFE Trust Board. They are authorised to act within their delegated powers granted to them by the Trust Board within the wider Trust Scheme of Delegation, which is reviewed and approved annually by the Trust Board, as required by ESFA.

LGBs are responsible for holding the Headteacher and Senior Leadership of the School to account and for providing assurance to the Trust Board. They also support the Head and Executive Team of their School to undertake their local Leadership role as well as acting as a group to reflect the needs and views of the local community in which their School operates. It is important that LGBs understand and agree with the values and mission of LiFE Multi Academy Trust.

Local Governing Bodies shall comprise 2 elected Parent Governors, a maximum of 6 Community Governors subject to a minimum of 4. (Community Governors are people appointed by the LGB. Community Governors may include parents of children at the school and ideally should be identified from those organisations with whom the School has partnerships or close relationships), the Head Teacher (ex –officio) and 2 Staff Members (one member of teaching Staff and one member of support Staff)

Governors are a voluntary group that meet 6 times a year and is made up of parents, staff and the wider community. Their job is to ensure that all children are safe, secure & happy and get the best education they can.

Full Governing Body Meeting Dates for 2023/2024

Thursday 12th Sept 2024
Thursday 10th October 2024
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Thursday 15th May 2025
Tuesday 1st July 2025

Governor Profiles

Find out a little more about who our governors are

Naomi Grant

I started working at Braunstone Frith in 2006 as an Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) at the Junior School. I have been dedicated to the children in this community ever since and cannot imagine working anywhere else. I have always loved being part of the Braunstone Frith team and I am proud to now lead the team as Head of School. I strongly believe that positive, professional relationships are the foundations for all that we do and I strive to ensure that every pupil and every member of staff has a sense of belonging to the Braunstone Frith team.

Izzy Reid-Mackay

I am a parent of four children, who have previously attended Braunstone Frith Primary Academy. I am also a teacher at a local primary school.

I wanted to become a governor to help develop the school so children in the local area get the best education possible. I would like to see Braunstone Frith Primary Academy be an outstanding school and for all children to make good progress and I will support & challenge school leaders to achieve this

Graham Foster

I am a parent governor and I have two children, who previously attended this Academy. I wanted to become a governor to find out what the academy was doing for my children and if I could help in any way.

I would love to see the children’s achievements reflect the work that is being done. I want to show our community that we work as a team and that they understand what governors do.

Ann Paull

I started teaching in 1968 in London. I have taught in primary schools, mainly in Leicester, ever since until I retired in 2015. I was married to a teacher and I have one daughter.

I was very pleased to be invited to be a governor at BFPA and be involved in the strategic overview of the academy. It is exciting to share the responsibility of helping the academy move to outstanding.

I would love to see the academy move from good to outstanding, reflecting the hard work of both staff and children.

Karen Duggan

I am the Assistant Head of Foundation Stage and ICT at Braunstone Frith Primary Academy. I spent 10 years teaching in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Braunstone Frith Infant School. I am pleased to be part of the Governing Body of Braunstone Frith Primary Academy. The children are at the heart of all that we do and I am proud to be part of that for this academy.

Amanda Scott

I am a parent of 2 primary school age children and work within LiFE Multi Academy Trust central services and I am currently completing my diploma in School Business Management.

Having worked with Braunstone Frith Primary Academy, I admired the passion and determination of the staff to see pupils progress and thrive. I wanted to be part of this and use my background in business management to challenge and help BFPA achieve their ambitions and the recognition they deserve.

Conor Woolman

I am a former pupil of Braunstone Frith Primary Academy and I loved the 7 years I spent learning and developing there. I am currently employed as the Facilities Manager for LiFE Multi Academy Trust Central Team.

I am excited to give back my knowledge and experience of being a former pupil as well as growing up within the local community. I want to be a part of Braunstone Frith Primary Academy’s success moving forward and help the students achieve the best outcomes during their time at the School and thereafter.

Lotus De Cort

I first came to Braunstone Frith Primary in 2018 for my 2nd teacher training placement and loved the school from the moment that I walked in through the door. Following this, I went on to work at the school as a Teaching Assistant and I’m now employed as a cover supervisor,. This has given me experience across the school and working with children in all the different year groups. I also attend monthly support staff focus group meetings as co-staff representative and liaise between staff and leadership.

I am very pleased to be given the opportunity to contribute further as a staff governor and look forward to supporting the continued development and enrichment of the children, the staff and the school as a whole.

Damian Thurston

I am the parent of two teenagers and work within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust as a deputy headteacher in a secondary school. I was a trustee of OAK Multi-Academy Trust for 6 years which consisted of 4 primary schools and a secondary school and chaired the Curriculum and Standards Committee.

I have had the pleasure of working with Braunstone Frith Primary Academy for many years. I have always been struck by the dedication and passion of the staff working with the children, determined to get the very best out of them and to do the very best for them. As a teacher I am passionate about ensuring that children have a wealth of opportunities to grow and develop as people and learners. I wanted to become a governor of Braunstone Frith Primary Academy to support and challenge school leaders to ensure the hard work in the school continues and that the children leave as confident and competent young people.

Amanda Clark
I have joined the Local Governing Body as a parent governor.

Cheryl King
I have joined the Local Governing Body as a parent governor. I was part of the school team for many years. Firstly, as a parent reader. Then I was given an opportunity to volunteer as part of my college course for my teachers assistant qualification and work within reception classes. My reasoning for becoming a governor is so that as a school we will grow and give every child an opportunity to follow our ethos and values.

Role of a Governor

Find out a little more about a governors role.

Different Governing Bodies operate in different ways, but governors will be expected to do far more than merely attend meetings. Effective governors will visit the school regularly to see and understand how the school operates. They will visit the school for a particular purpose and produce reports for their fellow Governors. Governors will also be expected to receive and understand reports from the headteacher and senior leaders so they can question, challenge and support, thereby improving the quality of the education provided at the School.

The governing body operates a code of conduct which sets an ethos of professionalism and high expectations of governors. Governors are provided with this part of their induction into the school and will be expected to work within it, since a governing body operates as a corporate entity with corporate responsibility.

There are six Governing Body meetings per year.

All governors are elected to a term of four years apart from Naomi Grant, the

Head of School, whose term is open.

The Local Governing Body is supported by Rebecca Miles, Governance Professional, who can be contacted via email at governanceprofessionals@lifemultiacademytrust.org.uk