Local Governing Body Information

Parent Governors 

Parent Governors are elected by parents of registered students at the Academy.  They must have parental responsibility for a student at the Academy at the time of their election. 

Staff Governors 

Staff Governors are nominated and elected by their colleagues. 

Co-opted / Community Governors

Co-opted / Community Governors are appointed by members of the existing governing body following an interview.  Co-opted / Community Governors are individuals from the community with skill sets and experience required by the governing body, e.g. finance, HR, legal.

The Local Governing Board meet at least once per term. 


Local Governing Body Meeting Dates 2025 - 2026

Tuesday 7th October 2025, 6pm - 8pm

Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm - 8pm

Tuesday 27th January 2026, 6pm - 8pm

Tuesday 17th March 2026, 6pm - 8pm 

Tuesday 5th May 2026, 6pm - 8pm 

Tuesday 30th June 2026 , 6pm - 8pm

For Stour Vale Academy Trust Governance Information go to:

https://www.svat.org.uk/governance/