The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust governance structure establishes clear lines of accountability, overview and scrutiny at three levels: The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Members; the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and its Committees; and the Academy Governing Body (AGB).
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. The Trusts scheme of delegation, AGB terms of reference and articles of association can be accessed by the clicking the links below. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
For any further information please contact the school office. The Chair of Witham St Hughs Governors can also be contacted via the school office.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date of Appointment or Last Reappointment | Term of Office | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2024 – 2025 |
| Sam Coy | Headteacher | n/a | 1 Jan 26 | n/a | n/a |
| Tom Sheridan | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected unopposed | 24 Nov 25 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Naomi Bertram | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected unopposed | 15 Oct 24 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Rachel Coopey | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 20 Apr 26 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Linsey Anderson | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 20 Apr 26 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Beth Bevan | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 28 Oct 24 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Caroline Blanchard | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | Co-opted: 4 Jul 22 Co-opted: 4 July 23 Community: 18 Mar 24 |
Terms 1 & 2: 1 Year Term 3: 4 Years |
3/3 |
| Daniel Thompson | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | Co-opted:11 July 24
Community: 10 July 25 |
4 Years | 2/3 |
| Rachel Bishop | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 10 July 25 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Victoria Hastings | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 10 July 25 | 1 Year | n/a |
| Luke Lovelidge | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 20 Apr 26 | 1 Year | |
| Steve Ross | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 19 Sep 24 | Resigned 25 June 2025 | n/a |
| Marcus Capell | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 18 Mar 22 | Resigned 10 July 2025 | n/a |
| Robert Dickson | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected unopposed | 15 Nov 21 | Term expired 15 Nov 25 | 3/3 |
| Miles Crawshaw | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 15 Mar 23 | Resigned 20 April 2026 |
Chair of AGB: Dan Thompson
Safeguarding Link Governor: Rachel Bishop
Muntjac Way
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 9WF
Tel: 01522 869590
Email: [email protected]
We are always on the look out for new members for our AGBs within our Trust. Anyone over the age of 18 years can be a Governor (subject to a DBS check) and all you need is a desire to make a difference and an interest in the future of our children, plus time, energy and commitment. All of our Governors will be given membership to the National Governance Association to help develop them in their role.
If you would like to find out more information, please contact [email protected] who can match you to one of our current vacancies.
