Governance
Welcome to our Governors’ section.
Please find below details of how our Governing Committee is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
We currently have vacancies for non-elected governors - if you are interested (these vacancies are also open to parents) please contact Nicola Taylor - Governance & Business Support - clerk@bridgeacademytrust.org who will pass your details onto the Chair.
Bridge Academy Trust
Acorn Academy joined Bridge Academy Trust on 1st April 2021.
Please visit the Trust Governance Area to view:
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Names of trust members and trustees
- Relevant business and financial interests of members, trustees and accounting officer(s)
- Funding Agreement
- Governance arrangements
- Board Diversity Data
- Executive Pay
- Staff Gender Pay Gap
- Annual Reports and Accounts
Our Governors
The Governing Committee works in partnership with the school's leadership team to provide an environment that respects the needs, values, cultures and opinions of others, where children can develop positive attitudes towards learning, discover success and develop self-esteem.
We are committed to working with the school team to ensure high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline and to ensure excellence for all our children.
Meet Our Governors
Headteacher
Cheryl Noble
Chair of Governors
Louise Boroughs ~ Non-Elected Governor
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027
Governors
Stephanie Edwards ~ Parent Governor
Term of Office: 25/02/2026 - 24/02/2030
Emma Daniels ~ Staff Governor
Term of Office: 20/11/2021 - 19/11/2025 extended to 20/11/2025 - 19/11/2029
Leavers
Amara Collins-Oke - Parent Governor
Term of Office: 01/04/2021 - 25/11/2025
Sarah McKelvie ~ Non-Elected Governor
Term of Office: 09/10/2024 - 31/08/2026
Suzie Low ~ Parent Governor (Vice Chair)
Term of Office: 31/01/2023 - 31/08/2026
Elaine Elliott ~ Staff Governor
Term of Office: 31/01/2023 - 31/08/2026
Darrel Cansell ~ Non-Elected Governor
Term of Office: 16/06/2026 - 22/09/2026
