Local Academy Committee

Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about our Local Academy Committee, and the work that we do.

The Role of the Local Academy Commitee

The Local Governing Body plays a key role in overseeing the effectiveness of the school and, in collaboration with the Head of School, provides strategic direction for its development and improvement. It supports, monitors, and evaluates the school’s performance, ensures the effective use of the budget, and holds the school accountable for the quality of education and the standards achieved.

The Local Academy Committee operates under the accountability of the LDBS Academies Trust.

We currently have several vacancies within the committee that we are seeking to fill.

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 and Scheme of Delegation.

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. Please also see our Governance Establishment List in addition to the information below:

Name and Terms of Office	Appointment by	Declaration of interest
Meera Shah Headteacher Expiration: Not Applicable	Virtue of office (Ex-Officio)	None
Father Simon Billington Incumbent of the St Michael, Wood Green Church Expiration: Duration of Employment	LDBS Academy Trust	None
Four Governors are Appointed by the LDBS Academies Trust.
Margje Nouwens Chair of the Local Academy Committee Expiration: 23 June 2029	LDBS Academy Trust	None
David Sheen Vice Chair Expiration: 23 June 2029	LDBS Academy Trust	None
Ruby Radley Expiration: 28 June 2029	LDBS Academy Trust	None
Lisa Collins Expiration: 9 December 2028	LDBS Academy Trust	None
Two Governors are nominated by parents at the school and appointed by the Trust.
VACANCY
VACANCY
One Governor is nominated by the school staff and appointed by the Trust.
Sherma Benti-Scott Expiration: 20 January 2029	LDBS Academy Trust	None

St Michael's CE Primary

Local Academy Committee

The Role of the Local Academy Commitee

What is a Governor of the Local Academy Committee

Membership and Structure

Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2025-2026

Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2024-2025

Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2023-2024

Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2022-2023

Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2021-2022

Dates and Minutes of Meetings for 2020-2021

Governors Attendance