Local Governing Board (LGB)
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Our LGB is a council of local stakeholders who represent the different parts of our Academy’s community, with the objective of providing Totternhoe CE Academy with sound governance within the overarching governance structure of the Diocese of St Alban’s Multi Academy Trust (DSAMAT) .
Our primary objective is to ensure the best outcomes for the Academy’s children and young people. The LGB consists of a minimum of three and a maximum of ten members (not including the HT) and should include members from the following;
If you are interested in being a part of the LGB please speak to Mrs Bates or Mrs Mitchelmore. As part of the DSAMAT, Totternhoe CE Academy operates under an agreed Governance Scheme of Delegation. The Governance Scheme of Delegation provides for certain functions to be carried out by one or more of the following;
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What does the LGB do?
As Totternhoe Academy is a Good School, our LGB, working with the DSAMAT’s central team, has a significant amount of delegated responsibility including the following;
http://stalbansdmat.co.uk/governance/academy-councils/ Our LGB meets 6 times a year, twice per term, with three formal meetings and three additional meetings which focus specifically on Curriculum & Standards and Finance, Health & Safety and Personnel. Site walk rounds and termly monitoring visits are also carried out to observe and report against the Academy’s progress in agreed priority areas. To contact the LGB , please contact the Academy directly and mark your correspondence to the attention of the Chair of Governors. Mr I Shuffleton. Note: For the day to day running and management of the Totternhoe CE Academy, first points of contact are the admin team, class teacher and Head and Deputy Head teacher. |
Who are we?
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Mr Shuffleton - Chair
(To contact the chair use the school address/ email) I live in Totternhoe and have been an active member of the Advisory Academy Council of both Totternhoe and Kensworth since 2018. I was elected chair in 2019. As a parent with two children currently at Totternhoe C.E. Academy, and a passion for education and our communities, I have the pleasure of supporting your children in their educational journey at both Academy schools. My professional background is within the Construction sector, where I currently hold a Director position within a national organisation and will use my professional and personal skills to help flourish learning at both Academies. Mrs A Tann - Parent representative -
As a parent of two children at the school I am pleased to be able to be more involved in understanding the running of Totternhoe C of E Academy. I have a background of working in a few different educational settings and I am now a Finance Associate. I look forward to taking any comments you have forward and to adding value to a very committed team. Please feel free to come and chat to me in the playground. |
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Parent representative - F Gagliardi
Community Representative - Sue Howley MBE I am an experienced governor with 30+ years experience. I chair a Regional Board for the Diocesan MAT. I am Chair of the Local Governing Board at Pix Brook Academy, a Free School in BEST. I am a governor at Fairfield Park Lower School where I was Chair of Governors from 2007 for 10 years. We were awarded the prestigious NGA award for outstanding governance in 2017. I am a governor at Vandyke Upper School and at Shelton Lower School. Since May 2012 I have been a designated National Leader of Governance (NLG) and have successfully supported a number of schools in Central Bedfordshire. I was delighted to be awarded an MBE for voluntary services to education in the 2009 Queens Birthday Honours. I have a very thorough understanding of education having previously been an Ofsted Inspector for 12 years, an External Advisor for Headteacher appraisal and a governor trainer. I am a member of the Partnership Vision for Education Board and was previously a member of the Central Bedfordshire Children's Safeguarding Board for over 5 years and the Schools Forum for 10 years. I have a background in HR with extensive experience of strategic planning, recruitment, organisational management and training at a senior level with a major retailer. I am committed to high standards in schools through professional development, challenge and support and keep up to date with the changing education landscape. I am very committed to ensuring that all students have the best possible experience whilst at school and I have a reputation for being demanding and having high expectations. I am retired from paid employment which gives me the capacity for my governance work. Community Representative - Position vacant |
Mrs D Mitchelmore - Staff
I am the Assistant head teacher. I have taught in all year groups at Totternhoe and currently teach KS2. My background is in science, and I previously worked as a biomedical scientist before my three children came along! I have been teaching since 2003, which I thoroughly enjoy! I am very keen to develop our curriculum and offer a broad range of learning opportunities here at Totternhoe, making the most of our unique and beautiful site and the surrounding areas. I am privileged to be part of an extremely hardworking and dedicated team of staff and Council members, who all want the best for the children in our care, academically, emotionally and socially. Parish Priest Totternhoe Rev. Kaushal David
I am the Vicar at Totternhoe, Stanbridge and Tilsworth and commenced this role in July 2017. I carried out my training in London and my Curacy in Nantwich. Prior to this, my background was in youth work and I am passionate about helping young people to develop their own unique potential. |
We are required to produce and publish our Scheme of Delegation. These are currently under review and can be found below.
Please click here for Trustees’ information and duties & Annual reports & accounts:
http://stalbansdmat.co.uk/governance/board-of-trustees/
You can contact the Trust by using one of the following email addresses:
admin@stalbansdmat.co.uk
or our Data Protection Officer on DPO@stalbansdmat.co.uk
Please click here for: The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust Governance Framework.
This includes: Mission, Vision and Values, Governance Overview, Scheme of Delegation & Scheme of Financial Delegation
Governors Trust Fund
The governors trust fund meets 3 times a year and works hard to raise funds for the school for additional resources. Most recently the trust fund have paid for WiFi to be installed, 6 ipads and have recently paid for the entire library and nurture/ music room redevelopment.
If you would like more details and an application form please contact the school.
The governors trust fund meets 3 times a year and works hard to raise funds for the school for additional resources. Most recently the trust fund have paid for WiFi to be installed, 6 ipads and have recently paid for the entire library and nurture/ music room redevelopment.
If you would like more details and an application form please contact the school.
Easyfundraising : http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/totternhoeschooltrust
Raise money for the Trust Fund using Easyfundraising when you shop online .
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for Totternhoe School Trust?
There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't cost you a penny extra!
It's really simple, all you have to do is:
1. Join.
Head to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/totternhoeschooltrust/ and sign up for free.
2. Shop.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.
3. Raise.
After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Totternhoe School Trust will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
Raise money for the Trust Fund using Easyfundraising when you shop online .
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for Totternhoe School Trust?
There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't cost you a penny extra!
It's really simple, all you have to do is:
1. Join.
Head to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/totternhoeschooltrust/ and sign up for free.
2. Shop.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.
3. Raise.
After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Totternhoe School Trust will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
