2024/25
Local Academy Committee
The Local Advisory Committee (LAC) at Fowey River Academy offers an opportunity to support the academy’s development. We seek dedicated individuals committed to student learning and community involvement. Members receive training and support, and are expected to uphold the academy’s values and safeguarding standards. For more information, visit the Leading Edge Academies Partnership website.
OUR CORE VALUES
LAC Membership Overview
Being a member of the Local Advisory Committee (LAC) offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the academy's development during this exciting phase. The group convenes termly or as needed. The full governance structure of the Trust, including the roles of its members, board of trustees, and the scheme of delegation, can be found on the governance page of the Leading Edge Academies Partnership website.
Expectations of LAC Members
The academy welcomes individuals with a strong knowledge of the local community who are passionate about supporting student learning. Members must be willing to undertake basic training to support their role. We conduct a skills audit to ensure the LAC’s composition is diverse and well-balanced. Interested individuals should contact Louisa McHardy, Clerk to the LAC, at lmchardy@fracademy.org.
LAC members are expected to:
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Support the academy and Trust vision and ethos
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Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity
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Abide by the Trust’s Code of Conduct for Governance
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Contribute to sharing best practices
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Comply with safeguarding processes, including Enhanced DBS checks
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Complete visit report forms when appropriate
Support for LAC Members
We recognise that attending LAC meetings requires time and commitment. To support members, we offer:
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An induction process to help new members understand the LAC's function and expectations
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Ongoing training, including mentorship and access to external advice
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Networking opportunities with other LAC members within the Leading Edge Academies Partnership, both virtually and in person through network meetings.
THE GOVERNING BODY
Local Academy Committee
The Governing Body is called the LAC (Local Academy Committee) and its main purpose is to drive school improvement and improve the outcomes for the children and young people within our academy.
The LAC works with the Headteacher and leaders to:
1) set the unique vision of academy
2) raise standards by reviewing data and by undertaking monitoring visits
3) report to Trustees on all Learning and Compliance issues.
The current membership of the LAC is:
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Mr C Williams – Chair
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Mr R Cherry
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Mr G Dawson
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Mrs S Morrin
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Mrs D O'Shaughnessey - Clerk
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Mrs L McHardy
Minutues of local meetings are available on request from the Clerk. Please email: lmchardy@fracademy.org
The school is a member of the Leading Edge Academies Partnership which plays a key role in supporting and sustaining our improvement. We are pleased to welcome Tony Cooke and David Sharp as link trustees for 2023-2024.
MR C WILLIAMS
Chair
MR R CHERRY
Governor
MR G DAWSON
Co-opted Governor
MRS S MORRIN
Governor
MR D O'SHAUGHNESSEY
Governor
MRS L MCHARDY
Clerk
