Governance is the process by which any organisation or group organises in order to be able to make decisions. In schools this includes the governing body, who are responsible for scrutiny of decisions made in school and for driving improvement, and the processes and policies which allow the school to work effectively and appropriately.
As a member school within a multi-academy trust, responsibility for the governance of Derby Moor ultimately lies with the Board of Trustees appointed to the Spencer Academies Trust. In common with all Spencer schools, Derby Moor has an Academy Governance Committee (AGC), which is technically defined as a committee of the Trust Board.
The powers defining the legal relationship between Derby Moor and The Spencer Academies Trust, together with the delegation of general powers within the trust, are set out in a document called the Scheme of Delegation.
- The Scheme of Delegation used at Derby Moor can be found here.
- The Trust governor handbook can be found here.
- Copies of other Trust governance documents are available here.
The Academy Governance Committee at Derby Moor
Why do we have an Academy Governance Committee?
To help our school provide the best possible education for our students by:
- thinking and working strategically to help raise standards
- monitoring and evaluating progress towards priorities and targets
- supporting the Principal and staff as well as challenging their expectations
- accounting to all stakeholders for the school’ s performance and for the decisions they make
The Composition of our Academy Governance Committee
The Directors may appoint up to nine persons to serve on the Academy Governance Committee, following consultation with the existing governors, ensuring that the people serving on the Academy Governance Committee between them have an appropriate range of skills and experience.
The Academy Governance Committee shall consist of up to 9 Governors as follows:
- No less than one Staff Governor
- No less than one Parent Governor
- No less than one Community Governor
- The Principal of the School
- The Executive Principal
- Up to 5 additional Governors – The Academy Governance Committee may appoint employees of the school to serve on the Academy Governance Committee provided that the total number of such persons (including the Principal) does not exceed one third of the total number of persons on the Academy Governance Committee.
- The term of office for any person serving on the Academy Governance Committee is 4 years, except for the Principal. Subject to remaining eligible any governor may be re-appointed or re-elected.
| Governors | Category |
| Scott Doyle | Principal |
| Neil Fowkes | Sponsored Academy Governance Committee Member |
| Sukhy Kandola-Acting Chair | Acting Chair -Sponsored Academy Governance Committee Member |
| Paula Merchant | Sponsored Academy Governance Committee Member |
| Fraser Mitchell | Executive Principal: ex officio |
| Sophia Haslam-Parker | Sponsored Academy Governance Member |
| Marcela Warkinson | Sponsored Academy Governance Committee Member |
Register of Interests
The Academy Governance Committee must ensure that governors are not involved in activities that might conflict with their role within the school. As such a register of interest must be made available on the school website.
This document is updated fully each year and reviewed throughout the year. It is the Governors responsibility to make the school aware of any changes during the year.
Please click here to view the Register of Interests.
Special Responsibilities
Each Governor is linked to different areas within school. Please find below a list of these responsibilities.
Link Governors
- Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG): Neil Fowkes
- Health & Safety: TBC
- Post 16: Paula Merchant and Sukhy Kandola
- Safeguarding : TBC
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) & LAC: Paula Merchant
Attendance at Meetings
Attendance at Governors meetings needs to be made available on the website. Please see the latest attendance details below.
- Attendance at Governor Meetings 2022/23
- Attendance at Governor Meetings 2021/22
- Attendance at Governor Meetings 2020/21
- Attendance at Governors Meetings 2019/20
Contact for the Academy Governance Committee
If you wish to contact any member of the Academy Governance Committee, please email: DMSAGovernorsClerk@derbymoorspencer.org.uk