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Governance

The school is part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust and the Academy Governance Committee (AGC) is part of the governance structure of the Trust which is responsible for overseeing strategic decisions of the school. The governance structure for the trust as a whole is outlined in the governance structure documents here.

As an Academy Governance Committee we work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the best quality education is provided to every child. It is our responsibility to support, challenge, ask questions and ultimately represent the school community. The Academy Governance Committee acts as a ‘critical friend’ to the senior leadership team, questioning and challenging decisions in a constructive and professional way.

Academy Governance Committees have key roles in relation to: providing support, monitoring and challenge around educational experience and performance; church, community and stakeholder engagement and supporting alignment with Trust strategy, approach, ethos and values. The AGC Members meet regularly, visit the school when possible and during special events. As a team, we are able to support the school to function well and strive to provide a high standard of education.

As a Church of England Academy (part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust) all the AGC Members support the school in being a place of inclusive welcome and education for everyone.

All Saints’ CofE Academy and Burton Green CofE Academy have one shared Academy Governance Committee known as the Green Leek AGC.

David Bedford - Foundation AGC Member

Profile to follow

Lesley Allen - Foundation (Substitute Ex-officio) AGC Member

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Patricia Reeve - Foundation AGC Member

I live in Leek Wootton and worship at All Saints’ Church. As a retired Primary School teacher, I believe I can take on the role of Foundation governor with some understanding. I have also previously been a teacher governor for a number of years. Since retiring I continued to work alongside children by volunteering in schools to listen to readers and helping at church holiday club. My two children both attended the old village school and my younger son was in the cohort that entered the new school in 1996. I have taught in both modern and Victorian school buildings and understand the issues arising in adapting to the demands of a 21stcentury curriculum. I appreciate the family feel that makes a school, such as All Saints’ and Burton Green, a welcome and nurturing environment

Helen Rose

Reporting Officer and Head of School at All Saints Leek Wootton

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Jenny Mayhew - Staff AGC Member

I joined All Saints’ C of E Academy, initially as a Supply Teacher in 2019, after relocating from Tunbridge Wells in Kent where I had been a Headteacher. I am now one of the Year 6 teachers and RE leader at All Saints’.

I spent most of my teaching career in South-East London and Kent after graduating from Greenwich University as a teacher. I then spent a number of years developing my skills and knowledge within various schools in London before gaining further qualifications in school leadership and becoming a Deputy Head. In 2016, I was appointed Headteacher of an expanding primary school in Bromley, London before moving onto a headship of a 3FE school in Pembury, Kent.

I enjoy my current role hugely and consider it a privilege to support and encourage the personal and academic progress of children as I help them prepare for the next step in their education as they go off to the various secondary schools. In my current role of RE leader, I am developing the school’s RE curriculum that follows the 2024 Warwick and Coventry Syllabus, and supporting the Head of School to develop the role children have in our Worship and with their understanding of spirituality.

My knowledge and experience of school leadership and management will enable me to work alongside the rest of the Governing Board to challenge and support the school’s continued improvement as a staff governor.

Lawren Dobson - Parent AGC Member

AGC Meeting Dates

ASL Day:  Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday
Date: 08.10.26 03.12.26 04.02.27 18.03.27 20.05.27 08.07.27
Time 5.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm

AGC Membership and Attendance

 

 

 
All Saints Leek Wootton CofE AGC Membership 2026-27
Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appt End Date Appointed By Attendance 2026/27
Foundation Mrs Lesley Allen Substitute Ex-officio 9/1/2026 N/a DBE
Foundation Mrs David Bedford 9/1/2026 8/31/2030 DBE
Foundation Mrs Patricia Reeve 9/1/2026 8/31/2030 DBE
Foundation DBE
Foundation DBE
Parent Miss Lawren  Dobson 9/1/2026 8/31/2030 Elected by Parents
Parent Elected by Parents
Staff Mrs Helen Rose Ex-Officio
Staff Ms Jenny Mayhew 9/1/2026 8/31/2030 Elected by Staff
Associate
Associate
AGC Members who have resigned in the last 12 months Appointed By Attendance 2025/26

AGC and SLT Register of Interests 

  1. ASLW BUR Register of Interests DEC 25.pdf PDF File

Green Leek Federation

Register of Interests 2025-26

DATE OF DECLARATION

NAME

Date of Appointment

Term of Office

Appointed By

BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS

START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST

EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST

RELATIONSHIPS

06.10.2025

David Bedford

30.08.2024

1

AGC

Association of Christian Teachers (ACT) - Chairman

15.11.2022

Finham Park School

01.09.2025

All Saints' (Parent of two children)

09.10.25

Lesley Tacon

01.09.18

3

DBE

Nil Return

09.10.25

Lucy Hatton

14.10.19

2

Elected by Parents

Dafferns LLP (Accountants, my company); Richards Designs Partnership (Construction, Spouse's Business)

01.06.2024; 30.11.2020

     

09.10.25

Claire Harman-Sherwood

07.02.19

2

DBE

Telford Preschool, Manager and a Trustee of the charitable Preschool.

01.01.2017

     

09.10.25

Patricia Reeve

28.01.19

2

DBE

Nil Return

02.12.2025

Tracey Mafe

N/a - ABP

Nil Return

09.10.25

Jenny Mayhew

11.10.2024

1

Elected by Staff

Redfoot Designs (Brother is a director of the graphic design company based in Bedfordshire)

01.09.2019

     

09.10.25

Helen Rose

N/a ASLW Headteacher

Nil Return

09.10.25

Stella Villiers

N/a BUR Headteacher

Nil Return

AGC Members who have left in the last 12 months

DATE OF DECLARATION

NAME

Date of Appointment

Term of Office

Appointed By

BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS

START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST

EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST

RELATIONSHIPS

18/11/2024

Bal Kaur-Pierpoint

30.05.18 - ceased 31.03.25

3 - ceased 30.01.2025

DBE

Association of School and College Leaders PD: Head of Leadership Appointment Service

01.02.20

     

19/09/2024

Heather Clatworthy

09.05.2023

1 - ceased 08.08.2025

Elected by Parents

Wheels For All, Director&Trustee National Inclusive Cycling Charity

14.06.2022

     

04/11/2024

Erin Gilmour

17.05.23

2 - ceased 17.09.2025

DBE

   

AGC Member Green Leek Federation and Leigh CofE Academy

   
 

Will Gimes

11.10.2024

1 - ceased 10.10.2025

AGC

Nil Return