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Governance

Washingborough Academy is part of Aurum Academies Trust, a Limited Company registered in England.

Company Registration No:  07971651

Registered Address:  School Lane, Washingborough, Lincoln, LN4 1BW

Aurum Academies Trust Members are:

  • Steve Baker
  • Kate Caldwell

Aurum Academies Trust Directors are:

  • Steve Baker (Chair)
  • Dr Jason O’Rourke

Governing Body Roles and Members

The roles and responsibilities of the Governing Body of Washingborough Academy are:

  • To always endeavour to promote a high standard of quality of education
  • To challenge and monitor the performance of the Academy
  • To manage the academy trust finances and property
  • To employ a high calibre of staff that will empower children with their learning

Election/Appointment of Governors

Parent and Staff Governors are elected.  All other Governors are appointed by members of the trust.

Steve Baker has been elected as Chair of the Governing Body respectively for the 2022/23 academic year.

Day to day management of the school is delegated to the Headteacher.

The Governing Body of Washingborough Academy is as follows:

Member Governors:

  • Mr Steve Baker (Chair): 2008 – onwards

I’ve been on the governing body since November 2008.  My experience in private industry enables me to bring management, finance and health & safety skills to the school, whilst at the same time being able to take my experiences as a member of the governing body back into my work life.

Appointed Governors:

Parent Governors:

  • Mrs Kerry Cook
  • Mrs Claire McWilliams

Staff Governors:

  • Dr Jason O’Rourke
  • Mrs Catherine Wilkinson
  • Miss Cody Jenkinson

The governing body can be contacted by email at clerk@washac.org or in writing to: The Clerk to the Governing Body, Washingborough Academy, School Lane, Washingborough, Lincoln, LN4 1BW.

Minutes of Governor meetings can be requested through the school office.