Our Governing Body consists of 11:
Trustees consist of no more than one third staff.
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The Governors of Dorrington Academy volunteer to ensure that we provide the best provision for the pupils of Dorrington. The Governing Body include the Headteacher, teaching staff, parents, local authority appointees and members of the community.
The Governing Body meets as a whole every term unless an extra meeting is required to address urgent business. The Governing Body delegates responsibility to a series of committees which conduct the business of the Governing Body.
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Governing Body Committees
- Finance & Building
- Staffing
- Curriculum
- Exclusions
- Health & Safety
- Pay & Grading / Performance Management
- Disciplinary
- Appeals
- Performance Management Headteacher
In addition to these committees we also have Governing Body School Improvement Plan monitoring groups. These consist of the following,
- Teaching and Learning
- Pupil Premium
- Sports Premium
- Financial Monitoring Group
- Leadership & Management
- The Learning Environment
All the committees and monitoring groups assist the Headteacher to carry out statutory obligations and support in leading and managing Dorrington Academy to achieve its vision. Without doubt the Governing Body of Dorrington Academy are committed to being accountable. They have a passion for ensuring they keep themselves not only updated with current legislation and initiatives, but make the time to be in school supporting and monitoring achievement.
Governors can be contacted through the school.
Governing body committees 2020-21
Governing body meetings 2020-21
Head Teacher
Miss L Barratt
Chair of Governors
Mr K Hyem
Vice-Chair of Governors
Mrs J Hamilton-White
SEN Governor
Mr J Harrison
Sports Funding Governor
Mr K Hyem
Child Protection / Safeguarding
Mr J Harrison
Health & Safety
Miss D Cox
Pupil Premium
Miss D Cox
Clerk to Governing Body
Mr S Taylor
Staff Governors
Miss L Barratt
Mr J Harrison
Miss D Cox
Community Governors
Mr K Hyem
Mrs J Hamilton-White
Mrs S Ogidih
Mr F Khuhro
Parent Governors
Miss D Nagy
Mr J Bhohi
Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
6th December, 2023
Christmas MarketOur annual Christmas market will be back for two nights on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th December 2023. Visit us between 4pm and 7pm to enjoy all the market has to offer.
22nd December, 2023
Autumn 2 Ends – Half DayThe Academy will close at 1:30pm on Friday 22nd December 2023.
8th January, 2024
Spring 1 Starts
