The role of local governance.

Local governance plays an important role within Rise Multi Academy Trust, ensuring that our schools remain connected to and responsive to the communities they serve. Effective governance at every level of the Trust is essential in creating the conditions in which children, staff and schools can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Our Local School Advisory Committee works closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to support the school in providing a happy, safe and nurturing environment in which every child can thrive. Through constructive challenge, support and oversight, the committee contributes to ensuring that the school operates effectively and in the best interests of all pupils.

Who are our committee members?

Our Local School Advisory Committee brings together representatives from the key groups within our school community, including parents, staff, the local community, the Trust and the Church. Members are appointed or elected, ensuring that a broad range of perspectives, experiences and expertise informs the committee's work.

Members come from a variety of backgrounds and contribute a diverse range of skills and knowledge. Working in partnership with the Executive Headteacher and Rise Multi Academy Trust, they help support the school's strategic direction and ensure that its Christian vision and values are reflected in everyday practice.

 

Anna Butler	Chair
Neil Bardsley	Executive Headteacher
Nicola Copeland	SLT - Waltham
Jamie Cope	Deputy Head - Redmile
Anouska Beck	Governor
Sam Macdonald	Governor
Stuart Risk	Governor
Mike Wray	Governor
Richard Bingham	Governor
Monica Judson	Governor
Nicola Tyers	Independent Clerk

Our responsibilities.

The Local School Advisory Committee provides local challenge and assurance, particularly in relation to the school's work as a Church school. This includes considering how our Christian vision and values are embedded throughout school life, including collective worship, Religious Education (RE) and the wider experiences of our pupils.

Through regular meetings, thoughtful questioning, constructive challenge and planned visits, committee members support and challenge school leaders, helping to maintain a clear focus on the quality of education, pupil outcomes and the wellbeing of the whole school community.

The committee's delegated responsibilities include:

• Promoting high standards of educational achievement for all pupils.

• Monitoring school targets, progress and outcomes.

• Ensuring that the school's vision, values and ethos are reflected in its work.

• Supporting and challenging leaders to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are supported to achieve and thrive.

• Providing local insight, challenge and assurance to inform the Trust's wider governance and accountability processes.

The work of the Local School Advisory Committee contributes to the Trust's wider assurance arrangements. Its role is to provide meaningful local oversight and insight, complementing rather than duplicating the strategic responsibilities of the Trust Board.

Get involved.

We welcome interest from anyone who would like to find out more about the work of our Local School Advisory Committee or is interested in becoming a committee member.

If you have any questions or would like further information about opportunities to get involved, please contact the school office:

Email: office@waltham.risemat.co.uk

We also welcome feedback and views from members of our school community. You are welcome to contact committee members directly, either in person or through the school office.

For correspondence intended for A. Butler, please mark the subject line FAO A. Butler – PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL and include your correspondence as an encrypted attachment. Alternatively, written correspondence may be delivered through the school letterbox in an envelope clearly marked FAO A. Butler – PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

We value the contribution of our school community and recognise that working in partnership is essential to ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child.