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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Charles Read Academy

We seek to broaden the horizons of each and everyone of our students encouraging academic excellence and transferable life skills enabling all to become effective members of our 21st century society.

Governors

Our Governors

Charles Read Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

Governors (ID 1070)

  • Sue Jones
    Executive Principal
  • Charlie King
    Head of School
  • Rev. Stephen Buckman
    DRET Appointed Governor (Vice Chair)
  • Dr. Lorna Page
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Caroline Sharp
    Staff Governor
  • May Pattinson
    Staff Governor
  • Clare Greenhalgh
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Jessica Beeton
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Emma Stephens-Dunn
    Clerk
  • Rachel Cope
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Louise Smith
    DRET Appointed Governor

 

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

Attendance and Safeguarding - Lorna Page
Pupil Premium and SEND - Clare Greenhalgh

Transition - Clare Greenhalgh 
Well Being and Character - Stephen Buckman
Careers - Stephen Buckman and May Pattinson
Teaching and Learning - Jessica Beeton

Contacting a Governor

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, 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. 

governor recruitment booklet summer 2023.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 

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