The Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust (DoWMAT) has overall responsibility for the school and the Local Governing Board (LGB) acts at a local level to have an oversight and hold the Headteacher and senior leaders to account. The LGB replaces what was previously known as the Local Academy Board (LAB).

What does the LGB do?

The responsibilities of the LGB are to:

• Ensure that the pupils are part of a successful academy which provides them with a good education and supports their holistic well-being;
• Support strategic management and operational oversight;
• Represent any local views and issues;
• Promote high standards and uphold the Christian distinctiveness of the school.

The DoWMAT Scheme of Delegation clearly states the specific role of the LGB.  (see below)

Who are the members of the LGB?

The LAB members are a group of like-minded people with an interest in education. The Board members work hard to support the staff and pupils of the school and act as a critical friend.

The current members of the Board are:

Name	Type of Member	Date of Appointment	Term of Office	Date Stepped Down	Who Appointed	End of Term
Lisa Watson	Foundation - LGB Chair	01/12/2023	4 Years	N/A	LGB	01/12/2027
Hilary Barber	Co-opted - Vice Chair	01/12/2023	4 Years	N/A	LGB	01/12/2027
Tom Clement	Staff	01/09/2025	4 Years	N/A	LGB	01/09/2029
Linda Nicklin	Foundation	27/09/2026	4 Years	N/A	LGB	27/09/2030
Gillian Morris	Ex-officio - Foundation	14/10/2024	4 Years	N/A	LGB	14/10/2028
Laura Montgomery	Parent	25/01/2025	4 Years	N/A	School Staff	25/01/2029
Laurence Green	Parent	25/01/2025	4 Years	N/A	School Staff	25/01/2029
Vacancy	Co-opted

 

Name	Relevant business & Financial Interests
Lisa Watson	None declared
Hilary Barber	None declared
Tom Clement	None declared
Linda Nicklin	None declared
Gillian Morris	None declared
Laura Montgomery	None declared
Laurence Green	None declared

Contacting the Board

If you have an issue that you need to discuss then please contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance. The Head of School can also be contacted through the school office.
If you have been in contact with the school and need to raise a matter with the LGB Chair- Lisa Watson, can be contacted through the school office: 01886 888201  office@martley.dowmat.education

Vacancies

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Local Governing Board, please visit the link below.