Governance at Stamford Park Trust
If you would like to know more about governance at Stamford Park Trust, please contact Carolyn Wright, Head of Governance, at carolyn.wright@stamfordparktrust.ac.uk.
The Trust Board and Committees
The Stamford Park Trust was founded by three founding members who accepted a general duty to exercise their powers, to further the Trust’s charitable purpose. Since the incorporation of the Trust, further members have joined us and the trust now has five members as follows:
- Keith Trelfa - founding member
- Janet Nevin - founding member
- Christine Lyness - founding member
- Peter Clause - member
- Jonathan Reynolds MP - member
More information on the role of members in academy trusts can be found in the Department for Education governance role descriptors at:
Meetings
The members usually meet once per year at the Annual General Meeting to receive the Annual Report and Financial Statements, and appoint the auditors for the coming year.
Members terms of office
Name | Date of appointment |
Keith Trelfa | 20/12/2018 |
Janet Nevin | 20/12/2018 |
Christine Lyness | 20/12/2018 |
Peter Claus | 01/02/2019 |
Jonathan Reynolds | 16/08/2020 |
Previous Members
Name | Date of Appointment | Date ceased to be a member |
Barrie Cheshire | 01/02/2019 | 27/04/2020 |
The Trust Board has three core functions, as set out in the DfE Governance Handbook:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.
In carrying out these functions, the board may choose to delegate responsibility for monitoring to other committees, local governing bodies or the executive leadership of the trust, however they retain overall responsibility for ensuring these functions are carried out.
Trustees
The following people serve as Trustees on the Trust Board:
- Jane Barker
- Colin Challenger
- Stephen Foote (Chair)
- Kala Mandviwala
- Anton McGrath (CEO/ex-Officio)
- Steven Pleasant
- David Smith
- Macolm Sugden (Vice Chair)
- Sarah Wilson
Attendance 2020/21
Possible | Actual | % | |
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Jane Barker | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Colin Challenger | 6 | 6 | 100 |
Steve Foote | 6 | 6 | 100 |
Kala Mandviwala | 6 | 5 | 83 |
Anton McGrath | 6 | 6 | 100 |
Steven Pleasant | 6 | 5 | 83 |
David Smith | 6 | 6 | 100 |
Malcolm Sugden | 6 | 6 | 100 |
Sarah Wilson | 5 | 5 | 100 |
Trustees terms of office
Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Date they stepped down (if applicable) | Appointed by |
Stephen Foote | 20/12/2018 | 4 years | Members | |
Malcolm Sugden | 20/12/2018 | 4 years | Members | |
Steven Pleasant | 20/12/2018 | 4 years | Members | |
Kala Mandviwala | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
David Smith | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
Colin Challenger (as chair of ASFC LGB) | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
Anton McGrath | 01/02/2019 | ex-officio (CEO) | Trust Board | |
Sarah Wilson | 04/11/2020 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
Colette Macklin | 13/01/2021 | 4 years | 14/12/2021 | Trust Board |
Jane Barker | 13/01/2021 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
Barry Harwood | 13/01/2021 | 4 years | 01/09/2021 | Trust Board |
The Finance and Resources Committee supports the board in meeting its core functions, by monitoring and overseeing the use of financial and physical resources within the Trust.
The Committee considers the annual budget, monitors management accounts and scrutinises the end of year accounts and half-yearly financial forecasts. The Committee then makes recommendations to the board based on its findings.
Committee members
The following members serve on the Finance Committee:
- Jane Barker (Chair)
- Colin Challenger
- Steve Foote
- Anton McGrath (ex-Officio)
- Sarah Wilson (Vice Chair)
Attendance 2020/21
Possible | Actual | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Jane Barker | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Colin Challenger | 3 | 2 | 67 |
Steve Foote | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Anton McGrath | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Sarah Wilson | 3 | 3 | 100 |
The Audit and Risk Committee ensures that the internal control systems and audit activities of the Trust are objectively and actively monitored. It reinforces the effectiveness of the internal audit function, providing an independent medium of communication with the Trust's auditors, who it invites as required.
The Committee considers detailed reports together with recommendations for the improvement of the Trust’s systems of internal controls and management’s responses and implementation plans. It also concerns itself with the monitoring the Trust’s arrangements for risk management, fraud and irregularity, and value for money.
Committee members
The following members serve on the Audit Committee:
- Malcolm Sugden (Chair)
- Kala Mandviwala
- Steven Pleasant
- David Smith
Attendance 2020/21
Possible | Actual | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Malcolm Sugden | 4 | 4 | 100 |
Kala Mandviwala | 4 | 4 | 100 |
Steven Pleasant | 4 | 4 | 100 |
David Smith | 4 | 4 | 100 |
Each member and trustee must declare any interests that may conflict with their role with the Trust – these are recorded in the Register of Interests.
Register of Interests
The Trust has a written scheme of delegation which outlines the delegation of responsibilities within the Trust to trustees, committees, local governing bodies and executive leaders. Committees of the Trust also have written remits, referred to as Terms of Reference which outline the responsibilities of the committee and the terms for operating.
Terms of Reference
Local Governing Bodies
The general role of the local governing bodies is to provide the local context, challenge and support to the Executive Principal and Headteachers, ensuring the very best local provision is given in each academy. Local governing bodies regularly feedback to the Trust board to ensure that local governors have a role in influencing and communicating with the Trustees on the strategic vision of the Trust going forward.
Each local governing body will be composed, wherever possible, of up to 13 members:
- 7 independent Academy Governors
- 2 Parent Governors
- 2 Staff Governors
- 1 Executive Principal*/Principal**
The Headteacher*/Deputy Principal** of the relevant academy will be in attendance at each meeting.
*11-16 Academies
**16-18 Academies
Committee members
The following members serve on the ASFC Local Governing Body:
- Lawrence Ado-Kofie (Parent Governor)
- Rick Allanson (Staff Governor)
- Colin Challenger (Trustee - Chair)
- Louise Hall (Academy Governor)
- Chris Lyness (Academy Governor)
- Jane O'Connell (Academy Governor)
- Doug Pepper (Academy Governor)
- Kamlesh Rajput (Academy Governor)
- Amanda Read (Academy Governor)
- Janet Valentine (Staff Governor)
- Student Council President (16-18 Student Governor)
Attendance 2020/21
Possible | Actual | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Rick Allanson | 5 | 4 | 80 |
Colin Challenger | 5 | 5 | 100 |
Louise Hall | 5 | 4 | 80 |
Hazel Kindley | 5 | 3 | 60 |
Gail Leigh | 2 | 2 | 100 |
Chris Lyness | 5 | 5 | 100 |
Jane O'Connell | 2 | 2 | 100 |
Kamlesh Rajput | 5 | 5 | 100 |
Ruksana Rasul | 5 | 3 | 60 |
Amanda Read | 5 | 5 | 100 |
Governors terms of office
Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Date they stepped down (if applicable) | Appointed by |
Colin Challenger | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
Louise Hall | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | LGB | |
Kamlesh Rajput | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | LGB | |
Richard Allanson | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | ASFC Teaching Staff | |
Hazel Kindley | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | 31/12/2021 | ASFC Support Staff |
Chris Lyness | 01/02/2019 | 4 years | LGB | |
Amanda Read | 23/10/2019 | 4 years | LGB | |
Ruksana Rasul | 23/10/2019 | 4 years | Transferred to RSHS LGB - Feb 2021 | LGB |
Jane O'Connell | 31/03/2021 | 4 years | Trust Board | |
Gail Leigh | 31/03/2021 | 4 years | 10/02/2022 | Trust Board |
Doug Pepper | 01/10/2021 | 4 years | Elected (Parents) | |
Lawrence Ado-Kofie | 01/10/2021 | 4 years | Elected (Parents) | |
Janet Valentine | 11/01/2021 | 4 years | ASFC Support Staff |
Committee members
The following members serve on the Longdendale High School Local Governing Body:
- Danielle Ballagher (Academy Governor)
- Alison Bradshaw (Parent Governor)
- Karin Elgar (Academy Governor)
- Catherine Little (Academy Governor)
- Marcus Gill (Parent Governor)
- Ashvin Mistry (Academy Governor)
- Tracey Saltsman (Academy Governor - Chair)
Attendance 2020/21
Possible | Actual | % | |
---|---|---|---|
David Ainsworth | 2 | 1 | 50 |
Danielle Ballagher | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Alison Bradshaw | 3 | 1 | 33 |
Karin Elgar | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Marcus Gill | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Cath Little | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Ashvin Mistry | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Tracey Saltsman | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Governors terms of office
Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Date they stepped down (if applicable) | Appointed by |
Tracey Saltsman | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Karin Elgar | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Catherine Little | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 |
Trust Board |
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Alison Bradshaw | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Marcus Gill | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Danielle Ballagher | 27/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
David Ainsworth | 31/03/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 |
Transferred to RSHS LGB - Jan 2022 |
Trust Board |
Committee members
The following members serve on the Rayner Stephens High School Local Governing Body:
- Liam Kelly (Academy Governor - Chair)
- Louise King (Parent Governor)
- Lee Mason (Academy Governor)
- Kim McDermott (Parent Governor)
- Justin McDonnell (Academy Governor)
- Ruksana Rasul (Academy Governor)
- Mark Storie (Staff Governor)
- Richard Umpleby (Academy Governor)
Attendance 2020/21
Possible | Actual | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Liam Kelly | 2 | 1 | 50 |
Colette Macklin | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Lee Mason | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Justin McDonnell | 3 | 1 | 33 |
Ruksana Rasul | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Mark Storie | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Richard Umpleby | 3 | 3 | 100 |
Governors terms of office
Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Date they stepped down (if applicable) | Appointed by |
Colette Macklin | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | 14/12/2021 | Trust Board |
Ruksana Rasul | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Lee Mason | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 |
Trust Board |
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Mark Storie | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Justin McDonnell | 13/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Liam Kelly | 27/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
Richard Umpleby | 27/01/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | Trust Board | |
David Ainsworth | 31/03/2021 | Until 31/08/2022 | 12/04/2022 | Trust Board |