Governance
As part of Creative Education Trust, our school benefits from the support and challenge of an Academy Council.
Academy Councillors are volunteers who bring professional expertise, local knowledge and community perspectives to help ensure the school remains closely connected to the community it serves.
Working on behalf of the Trust Board, the Academy Council acts as the Trust's local "eyes and ears", championing stakeholder voice, supporting community engagement and providing constructive challenge to school leaders. Together, Academy Councillors help ensure that our school continues to deliver ambition, equity and opportunity for every learner.
Find out more about governance structures at Creative Education Trust.
Find out more about opportunities to volunteer on our Academy Council.
Below you can find details of the current members of our Academy Council. Attendance records and declarations of interest can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
| Name of Academy Council Member | AC Member Role | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carl Squires |
Chair and Community Councillor |
01/09/2017 |
01/09/2025 |
31/08/2028 |
|
Richard Shaw |
Principal |
01/06/2026 |
01/06/2026 |
Ex-officio |
|
Susan Pettitt |
Community Councillor |
03/02/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
02/02/2029 |
|
Damon Boughen |
Community Councillor |
21/01/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
20/01/2029 |
|
Aidan Waples |
Community Councillor |
17/04/2023 |
17/04/2026 |
16/04/2029 |
|
Darren Gibson |
Parent Councillor |
14/10/2026 |
14/10/2026 |
13/10/2029 |
|
Iuliana Negoita |
Parent Councillor |
14/10/2026 |
14/10/2026 |
13/10/2029 |
Contacting the Academy Council
The chair of the Academy Council can be contacted in writing via the Clerk, Elizabeth Bullock at Elizabeth.Bullock@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk