The Governing Body of The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is commited to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential.
The Governing Body can be contacted via the Clerk to Governors, Mrs Julie Bedson, at ASFA Gardners Drive, Liverpool, L6 7UR.
Mr P Alcock is the Chair of the Local Governing Body and Mr B Marsh is the Chair of the Trust Board. Both Chairs are contactable via Catherine McGoohan, Executive Officer to the Trust, at 51 Horrocks Avenue, Liverpool, L19 5NY and on 0151 235 2450.
Welcome from the Chair of Governors
The Governing Body are committed to providing the best possible quality teachers, support staff and facilities available for the provision of education of all students attending the Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Whilst student progress and development is our main priority, their safety and welfare is also of paramount importance. Governors will ensure that the appropriate systems are in place which will provide all students with a safe and secure learning environment.
The Academy is dedicated, through our excellent staff, to the creation of a challenging personalised environment which encourages growth and development towards independence and preparation for further education and employment. This will be undertaken within the context of our commitment to our Christian faith and Gospel values.
We are also committed to supporting the wider community and welcome the opportunity for joint enterprises with local groups.
Our role is to provide a framework of leadership and oversight over the running of the Academy, and to monitor and review the work of the Academy management.
Peter J Alcock
Chair of Governors
Board of Governors
| Board of Governors: | Name | Date of Appointment | Date of Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominated by Bishop of Liverpool | Lady Erica Hedley (Vice Chair) | September 2005 | Ongoing |
| Nominated by Bishop of Liverpool | Raymond Bissex | September 2013 | Ongoing |
| Nominated by Bishop of Liverpool | Brian Ricketts (resigned May 20th 2017 | February 2016 | |
| Nominated by Archbishop of Liverpool | Peter Alcock (Chair of Governors) | September 2005 | Ongoing |
| Nominated by Archbishop of Liverpool | Darren Melling | September 2014 | Ongoing |
| Nominated by Archbishop of Liverpool | Sharyn Duffey | December 2016 | Ongoing |
| Head of School of the Academy | Tracey Greenough | May 2015 | Ongoing |
| Rep. of the Staff of the Academy | Gareth Jones | December 2014 | 4 Years |
| Rep. of the Parents of the Academy | Julie Scott | February 2014 | 4 Years |
Governors’ Committees
| Committee | Members |
| Admissions, Inclusion and Ethos | Lady E Hedley Mrs S Duffey Mrs J Scott (Chair) Mr G Jones |
| Finance and Business | Mr P Alcock Mr D Melling (Chair) Mr R Bissex |
Roles & Responsibilities
Attendance – Lady E Hedley
Behaviour – Mrs S Duffy
E-Safety – Mrs S Duffey
Parent Governor – Mrs J Scott
Governor’s Attendance 2016/2017
| Committee | Members | Attendance |
| Full Governing Body
|
Peter Alcock
Raymond Bissex Sharyn Duffey (appointed Feb 2017) Tracey Greenough Lady Erica Hedley Gareth Jones Darren Melling Brian Ricketts (resigned May 2017) Julie Scott |
100%
67% 100% 100% 100% 33% 33% 50% 67% |
| Admissions, Inclusion & Ethos | Peter Alcock
Sharyn Duffey (appointed Feb 2017) Tracey Greenough Lady Erica Hedley Gareth Jones Julie Scott |
100%
100% 100% 100% 67% 100% |
| Finance & Business | Peter Alcock
Raymond Bissex Tracey Greenough Darren Melling Brian Ricketts (resigned May 2017) |
100%
100% 100% 67% 50% |
Register of Governor’s Interests
| Name of Governor | Name of Business | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest | Date of appointment or acquisition |
| Peter Alcock | St. Mary’s Catholic School, St. Helens | Primary School | Chair of Governors | Sept 1987 |
| Peter Alcock | Carmel College | Sixth Form College | Deputy Chair of Governors | July 1996 |
| Raymond Bissex | Raymond Bissex FCA | Chartered Accountancy firm | Owner | January 1998 |
| Raymond Bissex | Liverpool World Centre | Global Education Company | Trustee/Director | October 2003 |
| Sharyn Duffey | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tracey Greenough | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lady Erica Hedley | Faith Primary | School | Chair of Governors | May 2014 |
| Gareth Jones | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Darren Melling | Archdiocese of Liverpool | Charity | Employed as an accountant | December 2002 |
| Darren Melling | Sahir House | Charity | Trustee | October 2014 |
| Brian Ricketts | Liverpool Hope University | University | Senior Professional Tutor | July 2016 |
| Brian Ricketts | Progress Housing Group | Social Housing | Independent non Executive Director | February 2016 |
| Julie Scott | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Terms of Reference
Local Governing Body
Finance & Business Committee
Admissions, Inclusion & Ethos Committee