The governing body has been reconstituted at a smaller size in line with the new Government guidance to ensure it has the range of skills it needs and can be cohesive and dynamic. It is a combination of former governors and new governors selected for their skills, knowledge and experience. It includes governors representative of the parents and staff.
The governing body are charged with driving up academy and student performance and ensuring that resources are used well to give every child the best possible education. Its prime purpose in law is therefore to conduct the academy with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the academy.
Its core functions are defined as:
- ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- holding the principal to account for the educational performance of the academy and its students, and the performance management of staff
- overseeing the financial performance of the academy and making sure its money is well spent
The governing body normally meets 6 times a year.
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Contacting the Governors
All correspondence to members of the Governing Body should be addressed to them at:
Duke’s Aldridge Academy, Trulock Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0PG
If you wish to email the Chair of Governors, Stephanie Tyler, email chair@dukesacademy.org.uk
Governing Body Members
Governor Name | Type of Governor / Appointed by | Date of appointment | Term of office | Attendance at 22-23 meetings | Declared Business and Pecuniary Interests | Date of Declaration |
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Sandrine Paillasse | Trust | 29 Jan 2020 | 29 Jan 2020 - 28 Jan 2024 | 4 out of 5 | Head, St Christophers School, Memberships – ASCL, NAHT, Girls School Assoc, IAPS, London Prep School GSA rep, Trustee & Governor - Bute House School | 5 Oct 2023 |
Adam Watkin | Trust | 8 Oct 2019 | 8 Oct 23 - 7 Oct 2027 | 5 out of 5 | Civil Servant, Member of the FDA – Civil Servant Union | 6 Oct 2023 |
Stephanie Tyrer | Trust / Chair | 17 Jan 2019 | 17 Jan 2019 - 15 Jan 2027 | 5 out of 5 | Husband – Partner Linklaters LLP | 26 Sept 2023 |
Monica Duncan | Principal | 1 January 2009 | 1 Jan 2009 - | 5 out of 5 | Employee Aldridge Education, Director Aldridge Services Ltd, Governor LAET & ST Lukes, Trustee London Diocesan Board for Schools | 25 Sept 2023 |
Antonio Maize | Parent | 29 Mar 2022 | 29 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2026 | 5 out of 5 | Employed Caterlink (Dukes catering contractor), none | 9 Oct 2023 |
Rebecca Leake | Trust | 4 Oct 2022 | 4 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2026 | 4 out of 4 | Employee Linklaters LLP, none | 4 Oct 2023 |
Catherine Williams | Trust | 29 Nov 2022 | 29 Nov 2022 - 28 Nov 2026 | 4 out of 4 | Teacher, Governor Belmont Junior School | 26 Sept 2023 |
Olukemi Doherty | Parent | 29 Nov 2022 | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2026 | 4 out of 4 | Civil Servant, none | 4 Oct 2023 |
Maria Christopher | Staff | 29 Nov 2022 | 15 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2026 | 3 out of 4 | Aldridge Education employee, None | 6 Oct 2023 |
Jonathan Lewis | Trust | 26 Sept 2023 | 26 Sept 2023 - 25 Sept 2027 | Newly appointed | Director, i-media Ltd, MSA Advertising Ltd, JPLC Ltd, Wonderland Ltd | 11 Oct 2023 |
Governors who have left office in the last 12 months
Governor Name | Type of Governor / Appointed by | Date of Appointment | Term of office | Attendance to meetings |
As a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, our Local Governing Committee is part of the overall governance structure of the multi-academy trust. Please see the Aldridge Education website for further information on Governing Policies and Accountability – here