Local Academy Committee

Our Local Academy Committees play a vital role in the life of our schools and the wider Trust. The Severn Federation Board of Trustees have determined that some of their functions are delegated to the Local Academy Committee as part of their strategic leadership of the Trust.

The Severn Federation Academy Trust are committed to having a rigorous standard of governance, and everyone involved with governance within the Trust agrees to uphold the Codes of Conduct.

Academy Trust Governance Code

Governance Principles of Conduct

The Local Academy Committee have a responsibility for delegated matters concerning Iron Acton & Hawkesbury schools; including the upholding the Christian character of the schools, promoting ties with the outside community, stakeholder engagement, pupil welfare, staff wellbeing, monitoring the impact of the curriculum and stakeholder engagement.

The Local Academy Committee meet at least once a term. The Committee Terms of Reference outline the responsibilities and duties of the Iron Acton & Hawkesbury Local Academy Committee.

Iron Acton & Hawkesbury Committee Terms of Reference 2025-2026

They are responsible for:

• Monitoring the Christian distinctiveness within the schools.
• Ensuring accountability.
• Monitoring and evaluating the schools progress.
• Monitoring safeguarding procedures within the schools.
• Monitoring and promoting links between the schools and the local parish, parents and local community.
• Ensuring the highest possible standards are set, achieved and maintained in the schools.
• Ensuring pupils spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is nurtured.
• Ensuring the well-being of pupils, staff and families is supported.
• Having a role in the appointment senior members of staff including the Headteacher.

Whilst the committee members are always open to ideas and opinions they are not primarily responsible for:

• Discussing the individual needs of pupils (please contact your child’s teacher for this).
• Complaints/concerns about staff (this should initially be addressed to the Headteacher).
• Fund raising and social events (this is run by the Friends).

Mr. M. Riches, Executive Headteacher

Mrs. J. Gardener, Foundation Committee Member

Mrs. C. Wilson, Staff Committee Member

Mrs Sarah Godsell, Co-opted Committee Member

Mr. Adrian Gilby, Co-opted Committee Member 

Mrs. J Conner, Foundation Committee Member

Mrs. E. Reynolds, Parent Committee Member

Mr. N. Flye, Parent Committee Member

Mrs. Amy Roberts, Parent Committee Member