As an all-through Academy Iceni Academy Methwold shares a LAC (Local Academy Committee) with Iceni Academy Hockwold. There are six full LAC meetings a year which provide additional accountability. There are no sub-committees.
Below are details of the Governors, click on any Governor for attendance and training information.
Chair of Governors (ATT Appointed Member)
SEND Governor
Alex has worked in Higher Education (HE) for over 4 years and has experience in developing policies and procedures, supporting students and academic staff, and implementing quality assurance processes. Alex is currently a Partnerships Manager at UEA and acts a relationship manager for partner institutions whereby the University validates HE provision. She is keen to draw on her experiences of HE and make a positive contribution to young people’s educational journey. Alex enjoys spinning, running and baking in her spare time.
Attendance at meetings: 2019-2020: 100% (2/2 meetings)
Training: Safeguarding training: 17/09/20
Community Governor
Pupil Premium Governor
Attendance at meetings: 2018-2019: 83%
2019-2020: 67% (2/3 meetings)
Training: Safeguarding training (including KCSIE Part 1&2): 20/11/19 & 17/10/20
Principal (Hockwold) – Ex Officio Governor
Attendance at meetings:
2018-2019: 83%
2019-2020: 100% (3/3 meetings)
Training:
Safeguarding training: 02/09/20
Principal (Methwold) – Ex Officio Governor
Lesley has worked at a range of academies throughout Norfolk. Originally a mathematics teacher, Lesley has also led departments, a sixth form and work involving pupil premium provision. She also has experience in developing curricula and exploring the impact of cognitive load and working memory research. She is certified as an SLE and enjoys working in collaboration with other academies on school improvement work. Lesley has 4 children, and enjoys swimming, walking and supporting Wales at Rugby.
Attendance at meetings:
2020-2021: 100% (1/1 meetings)
Training:
Safeguarding training: 02/09/20
Clerk to the Governors
Training:
Safeguarding training: 02/09/20
Vice Chair (ATT Appointed Member)
Seth has been a governor since before the formation of the Academy and previously to this at two other schools. At present he has two children at the academy and a further two that have left and gone onto University. Seth is in the School regularly in his roles as Senior Staff Instructor for the Iceni Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manger and Safeguarding Governor. Seth is a director of a business that provides adventure activities. In his spare time he enjoys climbing, archery, kayaking and coaching rugby.
Attendance at meetings:
2018-2019: 83%
2019-2020: 100% (3/3 meetings)
Training: Safeguarding training (including KCSIE Part 1&2): 20/11/19 & 02/09/20
Parent Governor
Equalities & LAC Governor
Tracy has three children, two former pupils and one current pupil at Iceni. Being a full time youth worker and running Methwold Youth Centre, she is passionate about nurturing and encouraging young people to be the best they can be, listening to what they have to say and supporting them through their journey to adulthood. Tracy enjoys baking, volunteering and spending time with her family.
Attendance at meetings:
2018-2019: 67%
2019-2020: 67% (2/3 meetings)
Training: Safeguarding training: 02/09/20
Staff Governor (Hockwold)
Vicki is the teacher for Beech Class at Hockwold (Years 4 and 5) and has worked for the academy since 2015. She is the deputy designated safeguarding lead and coordinates science, computing and RE for the primary site. Vicki lives with her husband, two cats, six chickens and an ever increasing number of house plants. She is very proud of her three grown up daughters who between them have completed a number of degrees and travelled the world. In her spare time, when Vicki isn’t catching up with news from my daughters, she likes to grow things in her greenhouse, go to an occasional yoga class and has a passion for household gadgets.
Attendance at meetings:
2019-2020: 100% (1/1 meetings)
Training: Safeguarding training: 20/09/20
Community Governor
Adele is a Clinical and Research psychologist who has worked across a range of public sector organisations for the past ten years. Adele is currently the project lead on a mindfulness for later life project delivered via the Gatehouse Charity in Bury St Edmunds, and an Associate Lecturer for the Open University. She has a background in quality assurance and is an external expert for the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher education and Ofqual. She lives locally with two young children, several chickens, a few sheep and a couple of horses and is keen to work with the Iceni Academy to offer a high quality education for local children.
Training: Safeguarding Training: 16/10/20
Community Governor
Matthew work’s at Freebridge Community Housing in the accounts department. Matthew is currently studying to achieve an AAT qualification, and is hoping his experience and knowledge can be used to make a positive contribution as a governor.
Training: Safeguarding Training: 22.10.20
Staff Governor
Jo has been working at Iceni Academy for 4 years. Jo’s current role is an Exams Officer, but she also provides support to both the Safeguarding and SEN teams. Jo’s daughter is a former Iceni pupil so she has had links with the school for some time now. As an Exams Officer, Jo is passionate about providing our learners with the best possible environment to sit their exams, to enable them to fulfil their true potential. Jo is currently studying for a qualification in Understanding Children’s Mental Health, which she hopes will support her roles at the Academy. In her spare time Jo like’s reading and spending time with her family. Jo also has a passion for boating and loves to get out and about on our narrowboat as much as possible, as well as travelling to the many beautiful canal and riverside locations our country has to offer.
Training: Safeguarding Training: 02.09.20
Community Governor
Mike has two grandchildren at Iceni. He is a former manager of a military engineering training school and passionate for the furtherance of accessible Education and Learning for all; nurturing the development and aspirations of staff and students alike. With a military and engineering background, Mike is keen to engage with the Community in which the academy serves and make a positive contribution to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discussions. Mike enjoys walking, particularly with his two dogs, as well as cycling, socialising and networking.
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If you wish to contact the Governors you can do so via email (care of the Clerk to the Governors) at office@iceni.attrust.org.uk. You can also contact the Governors by post at the usual Iceni Academy address, please mark your letter “Private & Confidential FAO The Chair of Governors”.
If you are interested in becoming a governor at Iceni Academy please contact the Clerk to the Governors at office@iceni.attrust.org.uk.
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