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Bobby Moore Academy

We celebrate the diversity of our community through our aspirational learning culture so that each individual can fulfil their potential.

Governance and Scheme of Delegation

Bobby Moore Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

In England there are over 300,000 school/academy governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country. Members of academy governing bodies work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out various key functions, including:

Discussing and setting the aims and objectives for the academy
Ratifying the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives
Approving/agreeing the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives
Monitoring and evaluating the progress that the academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.

The role of the academy governor is to provide challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. be a 'critical friend.'

Bobby Moore Academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) - a national network of 34 schools. DRET is non-denominational and does not make any profit from running its schools.

The David Ross Education Trust's Articles of Association, Master Funding Agreement and Accountabilities Framework can be found on the DRET website. There are also supplemental funding agreements for each individual school in the network, including Bobby Moore Academy.

Like every school in the Trust, Bobby Moore Academy is the legal responsibility of the Trust Board and CEO. This board focuses on financial and strategic operations and delegates responsibilities for support and challenge from each school’s local Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

Steve West

Executive Principal

Steve West
Wim Bushell

DRET Appointed Governor - Chair

Wim Bushell

Wim is the Deputy Chairman of Gallagher London, a global insurance company. His education at Millfield as a boarder in Walton (1970 - 1973) fuelled his passion for sports and as well as participating in a wide variety of sports (amongst which football, cricket and rugby) he gained first team colours in football. After leaving Millfield, his interest in sports did not dwindle and he continued to play for two seasons for Corinthian Casuals AFC, swapping sports afterwards to play for Richmond RFC, also captaining the infamous Richmond "Heavies". Additionally, he was captain of Lloyd's Gentlemen's Rugby XV. Wim is a keen golfer and is also a member of the MCC.
Juliet Jaggs

Trust Senior Link

Juliet Jaggs

Juliet spent twenty years as a teacher and senior leader in secondary schools, where she fulfilled academic and pastoral roles including those associated with inclusion, sixth form and boarding.
Lara Onanuga

Parent Governor

Lara Onanuga

Lara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She is also a Fellow of the International Compliance Association (FICA) and holds professional Certifications as a Bank Operations Manager and a Compliance Professional. She works with Guaranty Trust Bank UK Ltd as a Senior Compliance Manager and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, she is passionate about achieving quality and high standards in all things and helping others to improve in their work.
Wendy Prichard-Smith

DRET Appointed Governor - Vice-Chair

Wendy Prichard-Smith

Wendy has worked in education for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (Open University) and a Masters in Business Administration (Leicester University). During her career she has worked for many types of training providers and government agencies both local and national.
Lorimer Tucker

DRET Appointed Governor

Lorimer Tucker

Larry was born just over 2 miles away from Bobby Moore Academy and spent his entire working life in the Lloyd's Insurance market in the City of London. Educated at Forest School in Snaresbrook, he became a Partner in his firm in 1988 and a Chartered Insurer upon its launch in 1996. During his work career, he specialised in problem solving and innovation, which, before his retirement in 2015, included industry presentations and the mentoring of others.
Ashley Kinnair

Staff Governor

Ashley Kinnair

Ashley has spent fourteen years as a teacher and Head of Department working in high achieving inner-London schools. His musical education started at St Paul's Cathedral where he served as a chorister before acquiring a music scholarship to Forest School. After graduating Ashley went on to complete his GTP at Mossbourne Community Academy.
Kirstie Kershaw

Staff Governor

Kirstie Kershaw

Kirstie was drawn to Bobby Moore Academy by it's vision and values to empower children to become whatever their dreams desire, starting at reception and reaching beyond. Kirstie has worked at Bobby Moore Academy since 2018, beginning as a 1-1, each year moving onto a larger role, TA, HLTA and more recently as a teacher.

Some of the key attributes Kirstie brings to the table include my enthusiasm for learning and personal growth, a forward thinking, creative approach to crafting long-term relationships with children and adults alike, and a fun approach to boost pupil engagement.

Kirstie is passionate about reading, and her vivid imagination helps her visualise the books she reads.
Joha Abdulla

DRET Appointed Governor

Joha Abdulla

Joha decided to become a governor as she is keen to drive change, support in setting the strategic direction and champion diversity.

Joha currently works for HSBC as the UK Head of Secure Access, and outside of work she enjoys attending football games with her family every weekend.
Beth Hewitt

Clerk

Beth Hewitt

Beth Hewitt has 16 years of experience as a governance professional, previously managing the Children and Young People, Health Inequalities and Economic Development Scrutiny Committees for Kirklees Council and clerking school appeal and governing body meetings. She is the former Chair of the Primary Care Commissioning Committee for NHS Kirklees and was the Lay Member for public and patient involvement throughout the pandemic. Formally a senior project manager helping start-ups and businesses to grow across nine local authorities in West and North Yorkshire, she now works part-time for Just a Sec and is the Director of her own international business membership for entrepreneurs. Beth is passionate about helping people follow their passions earlier in life, podcasting and spending time with her 18-year-old daughter and Izzy, her cat.
Leonard Alexander

DRET Appointed Governor

Leonard Alexander

Lenny joined the ASC in November 2023. He is an Insurance Consultant for several Global insurance brokers institutions and leads teams negotiating terms and insurance claims values on behalf of International Commercial customers. His passions include Photography, travel, family, reading.

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

Safeguarding – Ms. Juliet Jaggs
Curriculum – Mr. Wim Bushell (Chair) and Ms. Lara Onanuga
Pupil Premium and Enrichment Opportunities – Wendy Prichard-Smith

Contacting a Governor

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governance@dret.co.uk.

If you are looking to contact a Governor to make a complaint or share a concern, please note that as per our Complaints Policy, governors do not investigate complaints at Stage 1 or Stage 2. This enables them to be impartial should a complaint be escalated to a Stage 3 governor panel. If you wish to make a complaint, please complete this form and your complaint will be investigated accordingly.

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust's scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team, who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below.

governor recruitment booklet summer 2023.pdf

What is it like being a Governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.

governor testimonial booklet.pdf