Meet the Governors
Meet the Governors
Mr Dave Fenton - Chair of Governors - Co-opted Governor
Ms Gemma Hodson - Co-opted Governor
Ms Sally Taylor Janes - Co-opted Governor
Mrs Claire MacInnes - Head of School
Mr Ben Richards - Parent Governor
Mr Adam Robinson - Parent Governor
Mrs Lynn Hodson - Staff Governor
Ms Sarah Lines - Staff Governor
Core functions of academy governors
Setting strategic direction: Governors work with the Executive Headteacher/ Head of School and school leadership to set the school's vision, ethos, and strategic aims for improvement.
Holding leadership accountable: They hold the Executive Headteacher/ Head of School accountable for the educational performance of the academy and its pupils, and for the performance management of staff.
Develop school policy: They approve school policies, such as those related to curriculum, staffing, and safeguarding, to ensure they align with the academy's aims and objectives.
Monitor progress: They evaluate the academy's effectiveness by analysing key performance data and conducting academy visits to see plans in action.
Recruit senior leaders: As required, they are involved in the recruitment and appointment of the Executive Headteacher/ Head of School and other senior staff.
Engage with the community: They act as a link between the academy and its stakeholders, including parents, staff, and the wider community.
Delegation in multi academy trusts
For academies that are part of a MAT, the level of responsibility delegated to the local governing body can vary significantly. The trust's Board of Trustees has ultimate accountability and may retain control over major functions like finance and admissions. The MAT's "scheme of delegation" outlines which powers are handled by the central trust and which are given to the local governors
Attendance Record 2025-26
The Full Governor attendance record for 2025-26 will be published in July following the last meeting.
Attendance Record 2024-25
Governor Attendance St James Academy Lighthouse Federation 2024-25
Governor Information 2025-26
Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust Members and Trustees
St James Academy is part of Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust.
Please visit the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust website to view information about:
- The names of Members and Trustees
- The structure of the Members and Trustees
- The responsibilities of Members and Trustees
- Board and Committee diversity
https://www.lhmat.com/Governance-Structure/
Trust Governance Documentation
Please visit the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust website to access the following Trust documentation:
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Register of Business and Financial Interests
- Attendance records
https://www.lhmat.com/Documentation/
Statutory Documents and Financial Information
Please click the link below to view the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust's statutory documents and financial information
- Funding Agreement for MAT
- Supplementary Funding Agreements for each academy