Governance of The Priory Learning Trust

Pawlett Primary School Academy is part of the The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT). The Governance of The Priory Learning Trust sets out how the trust is governed, and how the roles of members, trustees and governors fit together.

Governance of Pawlett Primary School Academy

Governance is an important aspect of school life and our Community Councillors represent many aspects of the local community. The duration of the term of office for a Community Councillor is normally 4 years, free training is available and all Community Councillors commit to undertaking relevant training as appropriate throughout the time they are in office.

Our Full Community Council meet six times throughout the academic year.

Community Councillors also visit the school regularly to do learning walks with the Headteacher.

The responsibilities of the Community Council include:

• To work with the Headteacher and other staff to ensure a safe, stimulating, supportive, challenging and fulfilling school experience for all students and for them to attain the highest standards and outcomes possible so they can become the positive, contributing citizens of the future
• To provide advice, feedback and performance data to Trustees on the functioning of the Academy
• To work effectively alongside the Trust Executive to ensure effective governance and high standards, including improvement in performance as necessary
• To assist the decision making of the Headteacher and Academy Leadership team in pursuit of Trust and Academy objectives, ethos and strategy and to hold the Headteacher accountable for performance
• To ensure compliance with legislation, statutory regulations, Trust directives and Trust policies and identify and report on any risks to the Trust
• To act, on behalf of Trustees and with the Trust Executive and Principal, as proxy employer of staff working at the Academy in all matters delegated through the Scheme of Delegation.
• To receive, review and challenge student performance data and other information provided either by the Academy or Community Council committees/sub-committees and/or the Trust Executive and request, commission or require action as a result
• Review the impact of the Academy on student outcomes in line with Trust targets and to inform Trustees of any risks arising from this scrutiny
• Act as a link between the Academy and its stakeholders

Community Councillors

Emma Barker – Headteacher

Lesley Grant – Deputy Headteacher

Moira Allen – Pawlett Chair

Sally Jeffries – Pawlett Staff

Judith Ballard – Co-opted

Doug Radnidge – Secondary School Appointee

Nyree Davies – Elected Parent

Community Council Meetings 

5th November 2024

10th November 2024