--- title: "Local Governance Committee" url: "https://larkhill-primary-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/local-governance-committee" school: "Larkhill Primary School" --- # Local Governance Committee ## Local Governance Committee --- ### Overview The governance of a multi-academy trust differs from those of maintained schools. The White Horse Federation (TWHF) believes that placing statutory responsibilities firmly at its centre, in the remit of the board of trustees, allows the Local Governance Committee (LGC) to focus on providing support, overcoming challenges in the delivery of educational excellence, and outstanding outcomes for all pupils. There are direct channels of communication between the principal and the LGC chair and central services. The clerk to the board of trustees will hold contact details for all members of LGCs within TWHF. However, routine communication for day-to-day school business should come from the chair of that LGC, managed by the school or through an LGC clerk. The principal and the chair of the LGC are responsible for ensuring the quality and timely distribution of all material needed to keep LGC members well-informed about the school and TWHF. The principal and the chair are also responsible for ensuring the views of the LGC have good lines of communication to the board of trustees. This can be done via the elected chair’s representative on the board of trustees. Senior executives from TWHF will be nominated by the CEO to attend any LGC. The White Horse Federation has a very clear and shared understanding of what constitutes good and effective governance. Schools within TWHF will be judged to have outstanding governance when members of the LGC: - Talk about teaching and learning. - Know a great deal about the school and its community. - Are ambitious for the school and its community. - Ask questions which make colleagues reflect, and that these discussions lead to delivering the very best outcomes for every child and adult within the school community. - Maintain strong and effective relationships within TWHF. For the shared model of governance to be effective for TWHF and the schools, it is essential that there is effective communication between the board of trustees, the LGCs, chairs groups, principals, the central team, and the executive leadership team. --- ### Current Local Governance Committee (LGC) Fiona Jenkins – Headteacher Moira Laffey - Chair of LGC & Trust Appointed Governor Katie King – Trust Appointed Governor Sophie Thomas – Trust Appointed Governor Clare Matthews – Trust Appointed Governor Lucy Collette – Trust Appointed Governor Kerry Ball – Staff Governor Emma-Lee Conner – Staff Governor James Brackley – Parent Governor Richard Mealand – Trust Appointed Governor --- #### Dr. Moira Laffey – Chair of LGC **Champion – Safeguarding, Maths & English** Moira has a PhD in Chemistry. After a few years working as a civil servant, she saw the light and retrained to teach. She initially specialised in supporting adults with difficulties with maths; then by a happy accident embarked on a career in independent prep schools. Over the years she held posts as teacher, head of department, deputy head, and head. In 2016 Moira became a governor of a primary school in Wiltshire and as chair in 2018 took the school through the due diligence to join TWHF in March 2018. She has particular interests in the teaching of maths and the opportunities for governors to network and obtain training. She is delighted to be the representative of TWHF local governing bodies on The Trust Board and will work to support good communication. --- ### Register of Interests 2025-26 and Attendance 2025-26 Governors have been appointed by the board of trustees and will serve a four-year term. | Name | Role | Nature of Interest | Date Interest Registered | Term of Office | Attendance 2025-26 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Fiona Jenkins | Headteacher | TWHF Employee, children at school | 10/09/2021 | 01/09/2025 - | 4 of 4 | | Dr Moira Laffey | Chair/Trust Appointed Governor | TWHF Trustee - Sep 1, 2020 TWHF LGC Chair of Melksham Oak - April 1, 2021 Governor Southbroom infants | 02/09/2021 26/09/2025 | 19/03/2025 - 18/03/2029 | 4 of 4 | | Kerry Ball | Staff (PSA), Comms and Engagement | THWF Employee, child at school, Personal Business NerD provided stationery and vinyl stickers to school as need | 08/09/2021 | 27/01/2024 - 26/01/2028 | 4 of 4 | | Emma-Lee Conner | Staff Governor | Nothing to declare | 23/09/2025 | 23/09/2025 - 22/09/2029 | 3 of 4 | | Sophie Thomas | Trust Appointed Governor | English Heritage Employee | 11/07/2023 | 11/07/2023 - 10/07/2027 | 2 of 4 | | Katie King | Trust Appointed Governor | Nothing to declare | 02/09/2025 | 16/10/2024 - 15/10/2028 | 2 of 4 | | James Brackley | Parent Governor | Nothing to declare | 29/09/2025 | 10/02/2025 - 09/02/2029 | 2 of 4 | | Clare Matthews | Trust Appointed Governor | Nothing to declare | 21/09/2025 | 19/03/2025 - 18/03/2029 | 1 of 4 | | Lucy Collette | Trust Appointed Governor | Member of British Army Mother of Child at School | 06/11/2025 | 19/03/2025 - 18/03/2029 | 1 of 4 | | Richard Mealand | Trust Appointed Governor | | | 29.04.2026 – 28.04.2030 | 1 of 1 | #### Governors Who Left in the Past 12 Months Amy Williams – Trust Appointed Governor – Resigned 24.04.2026 (1 of 3) Richard Mealand – Trust Appointed Governor – End of Term 22.03.2026 Kelly Keen – Parent Governor – Resigned 08/12/2025 (0 of 1) Julia Richardson – Trust Appointed Governor – Resigned 16.10.2025 (n/a) Charlotte Harmer – Headteacher – Resigned 31/08/2025 (4 of 4) Minutes of meetings are available from the [school office](https://larkhill-primary-school.schudio.com/contact) upon request. --- ### The White Horse Federation Governance Information Click on the button below to access TWHF governance information, including: - 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