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Care, Honesty, Determination, Respect, Responsibility and AppreciationGovernors
Ivy Learning Trust has currently constituted a Rapid Recovery Governing Body for Larkspur Primary Academy. This will stay in place until the Trust deem the school do not need such intensive support. The Rapid Recovery Governing Body will meet every month.
All Local Governors are members of the RRG which is chaired by Kate Gibson, Trustee. Matthew Kleiner-Mann, Trust Leader is also a member of the RRG. The Trust’s Head of School Improvement as well as an external advisor attend the RRGs in an advisory capacity
Our local Governors take an active role in ensuring that the school operates effectively and efficiently.
They are responsible for monitoring and evaluating standards and pupils’ achievements.
They hold regular meetings through the year.
Trustee appointed governors
Mrs Sarah Edwards
Chair of Local Governing Body
We have lived in Ware since 2013 when our daughter started school. I signed up to be a parent governor to help support the academy in creating a safe, happy and exciting place for our children to learn. Professionally I work from home for an IT support company looking after their office admin & invoices. I’m treasurer for the Larkspur Friends & Secretary on the exec for my daughters scouting group.
Mrs Bonnie West
My three children all attended Tower School, and I became a governor when my youngest child was in Y5. I believe that all children deserve the best education possible, to prepare and equip them for a constantly changing world. The launch of Larkspur Academy brings a new start to education in Ware and I continue to support the staff and students in aspiration and achievement.
Elected parent governors
Mr Simon Camp
Deputy Chair.
I currently have two children at the school with my eldest having just left last year. I have served as a governor since arriving in Ware just over 6 years ago. With the academisation of the school, and our support Larkspur will now provide greater stability, better teaching and a better education for all our children.
Staff governor
Ms Jackoline Champion
My two daughters attended Tower Primary School and received an excellent education allowing them both to attend university. I currently have an exciting role within Larkspur Primary Academy as pastoral and parent
support. I believe that every child deserves the best education alongside feeling safe and valued. I whole-heartedly believe that Larkspur Primary Academy can provide every child with an excellent education.
Other Governing Body Information
Governors can be contacted through the school office – email: office@larkspurprimary.org
Copies of the minutes of Governing Body meetings can be obtained through the school office.
| Name | Title | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Appointed by: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Edwards | Chair of Local Governing Body |
Trust appointed 24/09/2019 15/06/2018 |
4 Years | Ivy Learning Trust | |
| Simon Camp | Vice Chair (Parent Governor) | 25/11/2016 | 4 Years | Elected Parent | |
| Vacancy | Parent Governor | 4 Years | Elected parent | ||
| Kerry McEwan | Head of School | 01/01/2018 | Ex-officio | Ex-officio | |
| Jackoline Champion | Staff Governor |
re-elected 19/11/19 19/11/2015 |
4 Years | Elected Staff | |
| Bonnie West | Trust Appointed Governor |
Trust re-appointed 24/09/2020 24/09/2016 |
4 Years | Ivy Learning Trust | |
| Vacancy | Trust Appointed Governor | 4 Years | Ivy Learning Trust | ||
| Vacancy | Trust Appointed Governor | 4 Years | Ivy Learning Trust | ||
| Vacancy | Trust Appointed Governor | 4 Years | Ivy Learning Trust |
All governors are voting members of the Local Governing Board. Panels and working groups are established as needed, but there are no ongoing committees.
Register of Pecuniary Interests
Please see the following link Ivy Learning Trust Declaration of Interests
Attendance Record
Scheme of Delegation
Please click here.
Click here for The Trust’s Annual Report and Accounts, Memorandum, Articles of Association, Funding Agreements and the names of Trustees and Members
Local Governors who have stepped down in the last 12 months.
| Name | Title | Date of Appointment | Date Stepped Down | Appointed by: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hill | Ex-Officio | 31/08/2019 | ex-officio | ||
| Declan McDonnell | Acting Chair of Local Governing Body | 10/07/2017 | 24/09/2019 | Ivy Learning Trust | |
| Peter Elliot | Trust Appointed Governor | 17/09/2015 | 16/09/2019 | Ivy Learning Trust |
