The Academy Committee
The Academy Committee (AC) has a vital role in the governance of the Penrose Learning Trust. It is accountable to the Board of Trustees and supports the Trustees and Trust school leaders to deliver their responsibilities, and commit to the vision, values and strategic objectives of the trust. Visit the Penrose Learning Trust's website for a wide range of information.
The AC Chair has a Trust-wide leadership role in ensuring that the AC fulfils its accountabilities and maintains effective communication with the Board of Trustees and the CEO.
The knowledge, experience and skills of the AC members enable the AC to:
> monitor school performance and outcomes and to challenge school leaders on that performance;
> identify and agree school improvement priorities and to monitor progress against those priorities within the School Development Plan;
> have a fundamental role in leading the strategic oversight of safeguarding and assuring the Trust that effective safeguarding is in place in the school; this includes safeguarding in its widest form focusing on attendance, welfare and pastoral care;
> take primary responsibility for the Trust’s strategic ambitions for effective community engagement and promotion of the school in its community.
We are very grateful for the time given to governance within our Trust and value the important part AC members contribute to each of our schools.
If you are interested in joining the Academy Committee, please email our Governance Manager, cbarratt@penroselearningtrust.uk.
Penrose Learning Trust
To view Penrose Learning Trust governance information, please click here.
To view the trust’s audited annual report and accounts, please click here.
Committee Structure
The Academy Committee only has Full Academy Committee meetings.
Code of Conduct
Please click to access the Code of Conduct
Business and Other Interests
Please click to access the list of Pecuniary Interests 2025-2026
Meeting Attendance
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Membership of the Academy Committee