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 2023-2024 Compass Learning Partnership Trust Board
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Role/Appointment Type |
Name |
Declarations for 2023-2024 Compass Learning Partnership Trust Board |
Start Term |
End Term |
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Trustee (ex officio) |
Hermann Farrington (HFA) |
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21-Sep-23 |
Ongoing |
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Trustee (member appointed) |
Helena Morris (HM) |
Chair of Trustees - Compass Learning Partnership |
1 March 2023 |
28-Feb-27 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Nazish Bana (NB) |
Employment last 12 months - Assen Group |
31-Mar-21 |
30-Mar-25 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Karyn Sansom (KS) |
Employment last 12 months - NTT Ltd, Membership - IET, Director of IMATTER Limited |
15-Dec-20 |
14-Dec-24 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Lynda Walker (LW) |
Barnet Special Education Trust - Employer |
18-Dec-23 |
17-Dec-27 |
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Trustee (member appointed) |
Sandra Kabir (SK) |
Chair of Governors - The Village School |
28-Feb-23 |
27-Jul-27 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Julie Bolsom (JB) |
Employment last 12 months - Mindshare Media |
15-Dec-20 |
14-Dec-24 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Seb Oram (SO) |
3PB Barristers - Self Employed |
10-Dec-21 |
09-Dec-25 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Georgina Rose (GR) |
Selfridges Group - Employer |
04-Mar-24 |
03-Mar-27 |
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Trustee (coopted) |
Nader Alaghband |
Ampersand Health - Director/Employer |
21-Sep-23 |
20-Sep-27 |
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Role/Appointment Type |
Name |
Trustees left over the last 12 months |
Start Term |
End Term |
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Trustee (ex officio) |
Kay Charles (KC) |
Employment last 12 months - CLP |
01-Mar-19 |
31-Aug-23 |
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Trustee (member appointed) |
Ed Preston (EP) |
Employment last 12 months - Bensons |
30-Sep-19 |
29-Sep-23 |
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Trustee (member appointed) |
Gulfraz Qayum (GQ) |
Employment last 12 months - Citigroup Global Markets Limited |
30-Sep-19 |
29-Sep-23 |
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Register of Members 2023-2024 |
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NAME |
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ROLE |
Appointment Date |
Declaration |
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Alison Eaglestone |
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Original (signatory) members |
20-Feb-14 |
Employer - College of North West London |
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Feroz Khan |
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Original (signatory) members |
20-Feb-14 |
Nothing to declare |
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Mary Otuku |
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Original (signatory) members |
20-Feb-14 |
Employer - Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development |
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Register of members who have resigned |
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NAME |
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ROLE |
Appointment Date |
Termination Date |
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Terry Molloy |
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Original (signatory) members |
20-Feb-14 |
07-Jan-24 |