Local Academy CommiTtee
Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about our school Local Academy Committee, and the work that we do.
The role of Local Academy Commitee
St Michael's CE Primary School is run by the Executive Headteacher and his team of staff. The Local Governing Body oversees the effectiveness of the school and together with the Executive Headteacher provides strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school. It also supports, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of the school and monitors the budget. Finally it holds the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education.
The Local Academy Committee is accountable to the LDBS Academies Trust.
St Michaels September 2021 .pdf
What is a Governor of the Local Academy Committee
For more information about the role of the committee please read the Academy Trust Governors Job Description.
Membership and Structure
The Local Academy Committee comprises of ten governors, bringing together the key institutions that have an interest in the school. Our governors have a range of skills and interests and the membership includes a board member.
Name and Term of Office | Appointment by | Responsibility | Declaration of interest |
Simon Knowles Executive Headteacher |
LDBS Academy Trust | Executive Headteacher of St Michael's N22, Holy Trinity N17, St Ann's N15 and Little Engineers Nursery |
None |
Meera Shah Head of School |
LDBS Academy Trust | Operations of school life, implementation of school improvement and the school ethos. | None |
Rev'd Fr Ian Booth Vicar of St Michael's Church |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Collective Worship Religious Education |
None |
Four Governors are Appointed by the LDBS Academies Trust. | |||
Rev Guy Pope July 2017 - July 2025 |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Chair Safeguarding English |
None |
Ruby Radley July 2021 - June 2025 |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Child Protection |
None |
Tanya Viroomal Nov 2021 - Nov 2025 |
LDBS Academy Trust |
EAL |
None |
Two Governors are nominated by parents at the school and appointed by the Trust. | |||
David Sheen Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 |
LDBS Academy Trust |
Maths Attendance and Behaviour |
None |
Margje Nouwens Aug 2021 - Aug 2025 | LDBS Academy Trust | None | |
One Governor is nominated by the school staff and appointed by the Trust. | |||
Sherma Benti-Scott Dec 2020 - Dec 2024 |
LDBS Academy Trust | Health and Safety | None |
Dates and Minuets of Meetings for 2022-2023
LAC Meeting Dates
Meeting 1 - Wednesday 14th September 2022, Meeting 2 - Wednesday 12th October 2022,
Meeting 4 - Wednesday 14th December 2022, Meeting 5 - Wednesday 18th January 2023,
Meeting 7 - Wednesday 29th March 2023
Tri School Meetings Dates
Meeting 3 Business - Monday 7th November 2022, Meeting 3 Personal Development and
Inclusion - Wednesday 9th November 2022, Meeting 3 Curriculum - Thursday 10th November
2022, Meeting 6 Business - Monday 27th February 2023, Meeting 6 Curriculum - Wednesday
1st March 2023, Meeting 6 Personal Development & Inclusion - Thursday 2nd March 2023
Dates and Minuets of Meetings for 2021 -2022
LAC Meeting Dates
Meeting 1- Wednesday 15th September, Meeting 2 - Wednesday 13th October
Meeting 4 - Wednesday 8th December, Meeting 7 - Wednesday 24th March
Meeting 8 - Wednesday 27th April, Meeting 10 - Wednesday 6th July
Tri-school Meeting Dates
Meeting 3 Curriculum - Wednesday 10th November, Business - Thursday 11th November,
Meeting 5 Curriculum - Wednesday 19th January, Personal Development - Thursday 20th January, Business - Monday 17th January,
Meeting 6 Curriculum - Monday 28th February, Business - Thursday 3rd March
Meeting 9 Curriculum - Monday 6th June, Personal Development - Wednesday 8th June, Business - Thursday 9th June
Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2020 - 2021
Meeting 1 - Wednesday 16th September, Meeting 2 - Wednesday 14th October
Meeting 3 - Wednesday 11th November, Meeting 4 - Wednesday 9th December,
Meeting 5 - Wednesday 20th January, Meeting 6 - Wednesday 3rd March,
Meeting 7 - Wednesday 24th March, Meeting 8 - Wednesday 28th April
Meeting 9 - Wednesday 9th June, Meeting 10 - Wednesday 30th June