Governors
The Local Governing Body (LGB) is a fundamental part of the governance structure of The Mercian Trust and operates under powers delegated by the Trust Board of Trustees. Local Governors (Champions) help ensure that the voices and experiences of students, staff, parents, carers and the wider community are heard and considered in the development of the school. Their focus is on school culture, inclusion, belonging, stakeholder engagement, enrichment opportunities, community relationships and the distinctive character and identity of the school.
Local Governors provide support, challenge and local insight to school leaders, helping to champion the school's vision and ensure that every child has access to a positive and enriching educational experience. They do not exercise responsibility for Trust-wide strategy, finance, staffing, educational performance, safeguarding compliance, SEND statutory duties or operational management, as these responsibilities sit with the Trust Board, its committees and executive leaders. Where Local Governors identify significant concerns or risks, these are escalated through the Trust's governance and assurance structures.
For information about The Mercian Trust's governance arrangements, including the Board of Trustees, Members, governance committees and key governance documents, please visit the Governance section of the Trust website.
Local Governing Body
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term Start | Term End | Link Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Pritchard | Chair | Trust Appointed | 01/09/2024 | 31/08/2028 | Curriculum Raising Achievement Maths English |
| Alison Connop | Vice Chair | Co-opted | 01/02/2024 | 31/01/2028 | Personal Development Careers Safeguarding Attendance (interim) Wellbeing (interim) Physical Education (interim) Health and Social Care (interim) |
| Chris Bury | Headteacher | Ex-Officio | 02/09/2024 | - | - |
| Robert Birch | Governor | Parent Body Election | 02/03/2026 | 01/03/2030 | - |
| Marcia Copeland | Governor | Parent Body Election | 18/01/2023 | 17/01/2027 | Sixth Form Health and Safety Science Psychology and Sociology |
| Clova Court | Governor | Staff Body Election | 18/01/2023 | 17/01/2027 | Teaching and Learning CPD History French Geography |
| Rachel Tromans | Governor | Staff Body Election | 26/05/2023 | 25/05/2027 | Behaviour and Suspensions Business and Computing |
Contacting a governor
If you would like to contact a governor, please do so through the Clerk to the Local Governing Body at [email hidden].