Local Academy Committee Information

Our Local Academy Committees play a vital role in the life of our schools and the wider Trust. The purpose of local governance is to support the Trust Board to ensure the provision of:

• strategic leadership
• accountability and assurance
• strategic engagement
• preserving the religious character of church schools

The Severn Federation Academy Trust is committed to having a rigorous standard of governance, and everyone involved with governance within the Trust agrees to uphold the Codes of Conduct.

The Local Academy Committee

The Local Academy Committee have a responsibility for delegated matters concerning Lydney school; including the upholding the Christian ethos of the school, promoting ties with the outside community, monitoring the impact of the curriculum and ensuring the wellbeing of pupils and staff. The Local Academy Committee meet at least once a term. The Committee Terms of Reference outline the responsibilities and duties of the Lydney Local Academy Committee.

The Local Academy Committee represents Lydney school within the wider Severn Federation Academy Trust.

They are responsible for:

• Monitoring the Christian distinctiveness within the school.
• Ensuring accountability.
• Monitoring and evaluating the schools' progress.
• Monitoring safeguarding procedures within the school.
• Monitoring and promoting links between the school and the local parish, parents and local community.
• Ensuring the highest possible standards are set, achieved and maintained in the school.
• Ensuring pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is nurtured.
• Ensuring the well-being of pupils, staff and families is supported. 
• Having a role in the appointment of senior members of staff including the Headteacher.

Whilst the local committee are always open to ideas and opinions they are not primarily responsible for:

• Discussing the individual needs of pupils (please contact your child's teacher for this).
• Complaints/concerns about staff (this should initially be addressed to the Headteacher).
• Fund raising and social events (this is run by the Friends).

If you would like to get involved in local governance, or to contact the Chair of Committee, please contact the Governance Professional; governance@sfat.uk 

Composition of the Local Academy Committee

Register of Interests & Committee Roles

Retired Committee Members

Attendance at Committee Meetings

2026-2027

2025-2026

2024-2025