Our Academy Committee
Our 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 Penrose Learning Trust. Visit the Penrose Learning Trust Website for a wide range of information.
Please click on the following link for the Trust governance information and financial information:
https://www.penroselearningtrust.uk/Our-Governance/
Our Academy Committee
- Is accountable for the performance of the school and ensures that the school follows statutory assessment procedures
- Is accountable for the curriculum of the school
- Makes recommendations to the trust about the school's budget and staffing
- Plans for the future development of the school
Who are the Academy Committee?
- Volunteers who make a commitment to the school
- People with a range of skills which make an important contribution to success of the school
- People who come from all walks of life and are of all ages!
The Chair of Governors is Stephen Lodge. Stephen can be contacted via: admin@elmstead.essex.sch.uk
Key Information
Our Academy Committee (AC) is required to publish key information:
- Code of Conduct
- Business Interest Register which includes individual governor's relevant business interests, other educational establishments they govern and relationships between governors and members of the school staff
- Record of Attendance at meetings
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.
Code of Conduct
Please click to access the Code of Conduct
Membership of the Academy Committee
Elmstead Primary School Academy Committee Membership 2025-26
Business Interests
Governor Register of Business Interests 2025 - 2026