Who are the Lindens governors?
Mr Adam Hicken - Chair of Governors - Co-opted GovernorMs Rebecca Nash - Co-opted Governor
Ms Joanne Wilson - Co-opted Governor
Ms Julie Roberts - Head Teacher
Ms Lyndsey Clarke - Parent Governor
Ms Danielle Howell-Smith - Parent Governor
Mr Luke Wilson - Staff Governor
Core Functions of Academy Governors
Setting strategic direction: Governors work with the headteacher and school leadership to set the school's vision, ethos, and strategic aims for improvement.Holding leadership accountable: They hold the headteacher accountable for the educational performance of the academy and its pupils, and for the performance management of staff.
Develop school policy: They approve school policies, such as those related to curriculum, staffing, and safeguarding, to ensure they align with the academy's aims and objectives.JPOee EIJn2">
Monitor progress: They evaluate the academy's effectiveness by analysing key performance data and conducting academy visits to see plans in action.
Recruit senior leaders: As required, they are involved in the recruitment and appointment of the Headteacher and other senior staff.
Engage with the community: They act as a link between the academy and its stakeholders, including parents, staff, and the wider community.
Delegation in multi academy trusts
For academies that are part of a MAT, the level of responsibility delegated to the local governing body can vary significantly. The trust's Board of Trustees has ultimate accountability and may retain control over major functions like finance and admissions. The MAT's "scheme of delegation" outlines which powers are handled by the central trust and which are given to the local governors
Attendance Record 2025-26
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13.10.26 |
1.12.25 |
9.2.26 |
21.4.26 |
30.6.26 |
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Claire Chandler |
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Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Lyndsey Clarke |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Simon Griffiths |
Y |
Y |
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Adam Hicken |
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Y |
N |
Y |
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Shazna Hannan |
Y |
Y |
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Danni Howell-Smith |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Becky Nash |
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Y |
Y |
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Julie Roberts |
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Y |
Y |
Y |
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Jo Wilson |
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Y |
Y |
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Luke Wilson |
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Y |
Y |
Attendance Record 2026 -2027
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6.10.26 |
1.12.26 |
9.2.27 |
13.4.27 |
18.5.27 |
6.7.27 |
Governor Information
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Full Name |
Governor Type |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office (End Date) |
Role |
Appointed or elected |
Register of Business and Financial Interest |
Affiliation with other educational establishments |
Date stepped down |
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Claire Chandler |
Executive HT |
1.1.26 |
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Executive HT |
|
Nothing to declare |
Executive HT |
N/A |
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Lindsey Clarke |
Co-opted Governor |
1.9.25 |
31.8.29 |
Vice Chair of Local Board |
Elected |
Nothing to declare |
None |
N/A |
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Adam Hicken |
Co-opted Governor |
9.2.26 |
8.2.30 |
Chair of Local Board |
Appointed |
Nothing to declare |
None |
N/A |
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Dannielle Howell-Smith |
Co-opted Governor |
8.12.21 |
1.9.29 |
Vice Chair of Local Board |
Elected |
Nothing to declare |
None |
N/A |
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Becky Nash |
Co-opted Governor |
21.4.26 |
20.4.30 |
Co-opted Governor |
Appointed |
Nothing to declare |
HT of school in another trust. |
N/A |
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Julie Roberts |
Head of Academy |
1.1.26 |
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Head of Academy |
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Nothing to declare |
None |
N/A |
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Jo Wilson |
Co-opted Governor |
21.4.26 |
20.4.30 |
Co-opted Governor |
Appointed |
Nothing to declare |
None |
N/A |
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Luke Wilson |
Staff Governor |
21.4.26 |
20.4.30 |
Staff Governor |
Elected |
|
None |
N/A |
Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust Members and Trustees
Please visit the Trust Website to view the attendance record to meetings and member/Trustee details.
https://www.lhmat.com/Governance-Structure-and-Attendance/
Additional Information
The Trust’s Articles of Association and governance documents are available on the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust website. Information about the Trust’s governance, including board membership and diversity, is also available via the same link below: