Governance Structure
Whilst Willow Tree Academy is ultimately accountable for the performance of each of its schools, Greasbrough Primary School has a local governing body that is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the standards of its school.
The Willow Tree Academy Trust Board operates the principle of earned autonomy as it believes that best results will be achieved when each school’s Local Governing Body receives a level of responsibility and autonomy appropriate to its specific circumstances.
Where a school has demonstrated it is a strong, self-improving organisation, it will need minimal day to day supervision from the Board of Trustees and the Local Governing Body will be given the autonomy to run the school within agreed delegated powers. Where a school is performing below an acceptable standard, the Trust has the legal and moral authority to intervene, in order to bring about improvements.
The core business of the Local Governing Body is to:
- Review and monitor the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Monitor and review Standards of attainment and progress
- Review and monitor the curriculum and educational provision
- Ensure sound financial planning, budget monitoring and best value
A written record of Local Governing Body meetings are taken in the form of minutes and are available upon request, please contact Mrs E Stuart, School Admin Assistant 01709 740751.
Chair of Governors
Mr Tony Trueman
Vice Chair of Governors
Mrs J Lee
Governor
Mrs J Cook
Staff Governor
Mrs S Jenkinson
Parent Governor
Mrs E Kienzle-Hesketh
Co-Opted Governor
Mr M Lindley