Board of Trustees
In a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), the Board of Trustees plays a crucial role in the governance and oversight of the schools within the Trust. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the Trust's financial and educational performance and for setting its strategic direction. Here are the key roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees in a MAT:
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Governance and Oversight: Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of the Trust. They ensure that the Trust operates within the law and according to its governing documents.
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Strategic Direction: They set the strategic direction and vision for the Trust, ensuring that it aligns with the mission and educational goals of the schools.
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Financial Management: Trustees oversee the financial performance of the Trust. They ensure that the budget is used effectively and that financial controls are in place to safeguard public funds.
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Educational Standards: They monitor the educational performance of the schools within the Trust, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
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Compliance: Trustees ensure that the Trust complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to safeguarding and health and safety.
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Accountability: They hold the executive leaders to account for the performance of the Trust and its schools. This includes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other senior leaders.
Declarations for 2024-2025 Compass Learning Partnership Trust Board
| Helena Morris (HM) | Director - Compass Futures |
| Karyn Sansom (KS) | Employment last 12 months - NTT Ltd, Membership - IET, Director of IMATTER Limited |
| Lynda Walker (LW) | Barnet Special Education Trust - Employer Ofsted - Employer Challenge Partners - Employer Oakbridge Specialist Provision - Director AP Barnet - Charitable Trustee Hearts of Oak - Charitable Trustee |
| Sandra Kabir (SK) | Governor, TVS Vice Chair, Attlee Centre Trustee, CVS Brent. Councillor, Brent Council |
| Julie Bolsom (JB) | Employment last 12 months - Mindshare Media |
| Seb Oram (SO) | 3PB Barristers - Self Employed Community Housing and Therapy (02940712) - Director and Trustee 3PB Management Services Ltd (08633308) - Director |
| Georgina Rose (GR) | Circular and Innovation Lead (Sustainability), Selfridges - Employment last 12 months |
| Jaymin Patel (JP) | Confirmed 14th January 2025 - no declarations |
| Matthew Wilke (MW) | Confirmed 14th January 2025 - no declarations |
| Nader Alaghband (NA) | Ampersand Health - Employment last 12 months; Business Interests - Cavendish Partners – Business Woodfield School - Governor |
| Hermann Farrington (HF) | Employment: Compass Learning Partnership Middlesex University BDSIP City Of London Local Authority Membership - BDSIP – School Improvement Partner |
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| Nazish Bana (NB) | Employment last 12 months - Assen Group |