Our Governance Structure
Within the STAR Multi Academy Trust, each school has a Local Governing Board (LGB) that supports the work of the school and the Trust. The LGB has certain delegated authority to oversee the running of the school under the Scheme of Delegation as defined by our Board of Trustees.
The STAR MAT Scheme of Delegation
Further information about our governance structure, including details of our Trustees and Members, is available via the STAR MAT website.
Our Local Governing Board (LGB)
Our Local Governing Board (sometimes called our Local Governing Body) is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a high quality education and safe environment for all our children. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the school, the Governors set the school’s aims and some school specific policies.
Governors are people who volunteer their time to work together as part of the LGB team and who wish to make a positive contribution to their communities. Governors do not need an education background; they have an interest in the role of schools in society and have enquiring minds which contribute to the effective running of the school and the educational achievements and wellbeing of its pupils.
Main aims of our Governing Board
The purpose of governance is to provide:
- Strategic leadership
- Accountability and assurance
- Strategic engagement.
LGBs carry out a number of important duties alongside the Trust, which include:
- Ensuring our children are safe.
- Working with school staff to ensure inclusion and equality for all.
- Reviewing policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship.
- Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour.
- Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe.
- Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies.
- Agreeing the school’s development plan and monitoring progress against clear objectives.
- Determining how the school’s budget is spent.
- Understanding the views of our stakeholders, including children, parents and staff.
- Hearing appeals and grievances.
Our meetings and membership
Our LGB usually meets six times a year. Minutes of the LGB meetings are available on request from the School Office or clerktogovs@starmat.uk
Attendance at meetings is recorded and published on the Trust website
Governors are expected to declare any interests they have. This Register of Business Interests is available via the Trust website.
Our LGB consists of 13 governors; the Headteacher, 2 elected Parent Governors, 1 elected Staff Governor; 3 Foundation Governors; and the remaining are Trust-Appointed Governors. The Register of Interests includes a list of our current governors, how they were appointed to the LGB, and their term of office.
Our Chair of Governors is Nick Gemlo who can be contacted by writing to the school address, or emailing cofg@mf.starmat.uk
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Mr Nick Gemlo (Chair) |
Trustee appointment |
4-year term of office; Appointed tbc; Term ends tbc |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Mr Peter Roberts |
Rector |
Ex-officio (Monk Fryston) appointed 1/9/2019 |
The Benefice of Monk Fryston and South Milford (Diocese of York) |
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Mrs Sarah Fawcett |
Trustee appointment |
4-year term of office; Appointed 1/10/2022; Term ends 30/9/2026 |
Netball coach |
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Dr Mary Dyer |
Foundation Governor |
4-year term of office; Appointed 17/11/2022; Term ends 16/11/2026 |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Mr Rick Weights |
(Executive Headteacher) |
ex-officio; Appointed 1/9/2013 |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Vacancy |
Foundation Governor |
ex-officio (Saxton) |
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Miss Hannah Lillywhite |
Staff Governor |
4-year term of office; Appointed 12/9/2022; Term ends 11/09/2026 |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Mr Nick Burdon |
Parent Governor |
4-year term of office; Appointed 6/9/2021; Term ends 5/9/2025 |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Mrs Louise Turner |
Trustee appointment |
4-year term of office; Appointed 25/6/2024; Term ends 25/6/2028 |
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Mr Tom Willan |
Parent Governor |
4-year term of office; Appointed 3/5/24; Term ends 2/5/28 |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Mr Rob Milner |
Trustee appointment |
4-year term of office; Appointed 23/11/2022; Term ends 22/11/2026 |
No pecuniary or business interests |
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Sarah Miles |
Trustee appointment for MF/SP LGB |
4-year term of office; Appointed 31/1/25; Term ends 30/1/29 |
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Vacancy |
Trustee appointment |
4-year term of office; Appointed 24/4/23; Term ends 24/4/2027 |
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If you are interested in volunteering for the school or Trust as a school governor, please see our latest vacancies and application form available on the Trust website.
Diversity statement
At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
The STAR MAT – additional governance and financial information
There are statutory obligations for Trusts to publish additional governance and financial information online.
This includes our Articles of Association; Annual Reports and Accounts; funding agreements Executive Pay reports; and Gender Pay Gap reports. This information is published on our Trust website.