Local School Committee
Welcome to our Local School Committee section.
Please find below details of how our Local School Committee body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Local School Committee (LSC) member.
The LSC members are unpaid volunteers, who oversee the life and work of the school. They meet at least twice each term and receive reports from the Headteacher and members of staff - this keeps them informed about what is happening day to day in school and whether the objectives of the school improvement plan are being achieved. LSC member are regularly in school and wear a lanyard to identify themselves, they welcome comments and contact with parents.
Purpose of the Local School Committee
The Local School Committee is a corporate body. This means it has a legal existence separate from that of its individual members. As long as governors have acted honestly, without ulterior motive, and reasonably, within the law and regulations, the Local School Committee cannot be held to accountable as individuals for any liabilities incurred by the Local School Committee.
Being a LSC member is a voluntary position with committee members, these days, now being considered as part of the school Leadership and Management team, subject to Ofsted Inspection. Whilst LSC is strategic, management relates to operational functions. LSC has three core strategic functions:
- To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- To hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of the staff.
- To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
In practice, this means that LSC members are involved in decisions with respect to finance, resources and premises whilst analysing pupil performance data, including progress and attainment, as well as attendance, etc. All aspects of the role involve scrutiny, monitoring and evaluation.
If you wish to contact a LSC member please use the "contact us" facility on the website or ask at the school office, who will be happy to forward your query. Correspondence for the personal attention of LSC Chair or Clerk of the LSC should be addressed "care of" the school.
Chair of Local School Committee
Mr David Newsome
Clerk to the Local School Committee
Mr Patrick Aikman
The Local School Committee (LSC) meets at least once a term. The dates for the academic year 2024-2025 are:
- 30th January
- 20th March
- 19th June
Signed minutes and agenda of future LSC Meetings are available from the school office upon request.
Below is a list of current members and their main roles.
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Dave Newsome - Co-opted Governor - Chair Current term of governance 26.09.24 - 25.09.2028 Pecuniary Interest - None |
Linda Crocker - Co-opted Governor Current term of governance: 23.1.23 - 22.1.27 Pecuniary Interest - None Link Governor Area: H&S/Premises/CLA |
Alex Lindley - Executive Head Teacher - Associate Pecuniary Interest - None |
Jen Bradshaw - Head of School Pecuniary Interest - None |
Joan Hooker - Community Governor Current term of governance: 01.09.23 - 31.08.26 Pecuniary Interest - None Link Governor Area: English/Humanities |
Lauren Wilson - Staff Governor Current term of governance: 01.09.24 - 31.08.28 Pecuniary Interest - None |
Melanie Nevill - Parent Governor Current term of governance 15.11.22 - 14.11.26 Pecuniary Interest - None |
Dave Newsome - Community Governor Current term of governance 01.09.23 - 31.08.28 Pecuniary Interest - None |
Shreya Barot- Co-Opted Govenor Current term of governance 06.02.24 - 05.02.2028 |
Adam Deane - Parent Governor Current term of governance: 17.07.24 - 16.07.28 Pecuniary Interest - None |
Patrick Aikman - Clerk |
Governors who have held office in the past 12 months: Katie Holmes - Parent Governor Sarah Burbridge - Community Governor Clare Moroney - Parent Governor Lucy Eckley - Co-opted Governor Nicola Funnell - Staff Governor Luke Harrison - Parent Governor Emma Vetesse Masters - Co-opted Governor Lesley Woods - Co-opted Governor Dan Roughan - Staff Governor James Reeve - Vice Chair Neil Boss - Co-opted Governor |
How do I become a Local School Committee member?Vacancies for LSC members do arise from time to time so if you would like to be considered, please contact the School Business Manager via email on sbm@mountpleasant.herts.sch.uk. |
LSC Code of Conduct
Spiral Partnership Trust - Members and Directors
Governor Attendance 2022-23
- Clerk 6/6
- L Crocker 6/6
- A Dewhurst 5/6
- L Harrison 3/6
- J Hooker 6/6
- E Masters 4/6
- M Neville 4/6
- J Reeve 6/6
- D Roughan 5/6
- L Williams 6/6
- L Woods 4/6