The David Ross Education Trust

David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best.

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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.

Our Governors

Bobby Moore Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

 

  • Steve West
    Executive Principal
  • Wim Bushell
    DRET Appointed Governor - Chair
  • Juliet Jaggs
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Lorimer Tucker
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Kirstie Kershaw
    Staff Governor
  • Leonard Alexander
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Zeinab Kamal
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • William Spiers
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Kareena Begum
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Jocelyn Smith
    Clerk

Current Governors 

Name Governor Type Appointed By Term of Office  Term From Term To Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles as at 18 December 2024  Governor Assigned Responsibilities  Attendance 23/24 Attendance 24/25
Leonard Alexander Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First  01 Nov 2023 31 Oct 2027
  • Nothing to declare 
  • Careers Link Governor 
2 of a possible 4 of a possible 4
Kareena Begum Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust  First  25 Jul 2024 24 Jul 2028
  • Nothing to declare
  • Attendance Link Governor
Not applicable, not in post  of a possible 4
Wim Bushell Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust Second 01 Sep 2021 31 Aug 2025
  • Nothing to declare 
  4 of a possible 4  of a possible 4
Juliet Jaggs Appointed governor (previously Trust Senior Link) Appointed by foundation/Trust First  07 Apr 2025 06 Apr 2029 
  • Employee of the David Ross Education Trust
  • Trustee of Uppingham School
  • Academy Improvement Board Member of Lodge Park Academy
  • Academy Improvement Board Member of Thomas Middlecott Academy  
  • Safeguarding Link Governor 
5 of a possible 5 of a possible 4
Zeinab Kamal Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First  24 Jan 2024 23 Jan 2028
  • Nothing to declare 
  3 of a possible 3 of a possible 4
Kirstie  Kershaw Staff governor Elected by school staff First  18 Sep 2023 17 Sep 2027
  • Nothing to declare 
  3 of a possible 5  of a possible 4
William Spiers Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First  14 Feb 2024 13 Feb 2028
  • Nothing to declare 
  3 of a possible 3  1 of a possible 4
Larry Tucker Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust Second 22 Mar 2023 21 Mar 2027
  • Nothing to declare 
  • SEND Link Governor
2 of a possible 5 4 of a possible 4
Steve West Executive Principal Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/
principal
Not applicable  05 Dec 2022 Ex Officio 
  • Governor at Lodge Park Academy
  • Governor at Thomas Middlecott Academy
  5 of a possible 5  4 of a possible 4

 Former Governors 

 Below is a list of Governors that have served in the past 12 months. 

Name Governor Type Appointed By  Terms Served  First Appointed Leaving Date Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles  Attendance 22/23   Attendance 23/24 Attendance 24/25
Wendy Prichard-Smith Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust 1 03 Mar 2021 19 July 2024
  • Employee of the DfE 

3 of a possible 5

2 of a possible 5 Not applicable, not in post 
Joha Abdulla Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust 1 11 May 2023 15 Jan 2025
  • Nothing to declare 

1 of a possible 1 

4 of a possible 5  2 of a possible 2
Ashley Kinnair Staff governor Elected by school staff 1 09 Mar 2021 8 Mar 2025
  • Nothing to declare 
 2 of a possible 5 3 of a possible 5  2 of a possible 3

Contacting Us

The Governance Officer for Bobby Moore Academy is Victoria Linthwaite. Victoria can be reached at governance@dret.co.uk

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 (governance@dret.co.uk), 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. 

 

march 2024 governor recruitment booklet.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

 

Emma Bennett 

 

 

Angela Watts 


 

Stephen Platten 

 

Garry Allen


What training to Governors receive?  

We offer an extensive range of training opportunities. Take a look at what is on offer for the current academic year. 

 

  • QEOP
  • Bishop Perowne Church of England College