Governance

The directors of the Melrose Learning Trust are accountable to external government agencies including the Charity Commission and the Department for Education (DfE) for the quality of the education provided by the Company in addition to having financial accountability. The directors are required to have systems in place through which they can assure themselves of quality, safety and good practice. The directors are also accountable to Diocesan Board of Education Board to ensure that the Church of England academies within the Company and their business are conducted in accordance with the values and ethos of the Church of England and the Anglican faith. Further information about Trust governance can be found here: Welcome – Melrose Learning Trust

The Governing Body has been established by the Board of Directors to assist with the good governance of the Academies within the Trust.  The directors may appoint people with appropriate skills and knowledge to serve on the Governing Body.

Please contact the school office (tel. no. 01325 380758 or email office@stmaryscockerton.org.uk) if you wish to make contact with the chair, Myfanwy Eyres.

Governing Body MemberDesignationTerm of office: FromTerm of office:
To
Myfanwy Eyres (chair) Director appointed member12.02.201912.02.2027
Wendy Aitken (Headteacher) ex officio01.10.2016n/a
Reverend Damon Bage Director appointed member01.10.2016n/a
Philip Stokes (vice chair)Director appointed member20.11.201819.11.2026
Pat Abbott Director appointed member13.02.202412.02.2028
Lisa Jones Staff member11.10.202110.10.2025
Neil JohnsonParent elected08.02.202307.02.2027
Chris MinikinDirector appointed member07.02.202406.02.2028
Samantha CraneParent elected20.11.202419.11.2028

Attendance Register 2024 – 2025

Governor07.11.202412.02.202518.05.2025
Myfanwy EyresPresent
Philip StokesPresent
Wendy AitkenPresent
Father DamonAbsent
Pat AbbottPresent
Lisa JonesPresent
Neil JohnsonPresent
Chris MinikinPresent
Samantha Crane–

Attendance Register 2023 – 2024

Governor09.11.202307.02.202416.05.2024
Myfanwy EyresPresentPresentPresent
Philip StokesPresentPresentPresent
Wendy AitkenPresentPresentPresent
Father DamonApologies acceptedApologies acceptedApologies accepted
Pat AbbottPresentPresentPresent
Lisa JonesPresentPresentPresent
Cat RamplinApologies acceptedResigned–
Neil JohnsonPresentApologies acceptedPresent
Chris Minikin–PresentPresent

Attendance Register 2022 – 2023

Governor10.11.202208.02.202318.05.2023
Myfanwy EyresPresentPresent Present
Philip StokesPresentPresentPresent
Wendy AitkenPresentPresentPresent
Father DamonApologies acceptedApologies acceptedApologies accepted
Pat AbbottPresentPresentPresent
Lisa JonesPresentPresentPresent
Cat RamplinApologies acceptedPresentPresent
Neil Johnson–PresentApologies accepted

Attendance Register 2021 – 2022

Governor04.11.202107.02.202218.07.2022
Myfanwy EyresPresentPresentPresent
Wendy AitkenPresentPresentPresent
Father DamonApologies acceptedApologies acceptedPresent
Philip StokesApologies acceptedPresentPresent
Pat AbbottPresentPresentPresent
Lisa JonesPresentPresentPresent
Catherine RamplinPresentPresentPresent
Stacey SmartPresentApologies acceptedResigned
Lee KirklandPresentPresentResigned

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