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Governance

As a Trust we place a high value on good governance, believing that it is an essential part of our strategy to deliver the best possible education for our children and young people.  We have sought to create a clear governance structure that places as much decision-making as possible in our schools to empower Governors and staff.  At the same time, Trustees recognise that their duties and responsibilities underpin the work of the Trust and protect and nurture pupils, students and staff.  The Scheme of Delegation offers an appropriate balance between the delegation of powers and responsible oversight.

It is important that we ensure our schools are delivering an education underpinned by the vision and values developed through our Trust. Governance committees keep a strong focus on our values as we support our schools and the trust in delivering our strategic objectives. This will enable us to deliver our vision for Central Region Schools Trust.

Governance Declarations of Business Interest, Attendance and Terms of office:

Terms of Reference

Trustees:

Name Appointing Body Term of Office End Role/s
Eric Griffiths Member Appointed 28/11/26 Vice Chair
Elizabeth Keates Member Appointed 19/09/25 Co-Chair to Trustees/HR Committee Chair
Orla MacSherry Member Appointed 20/03/27 Co-Chair to Trustees/Finance & Resources Committee Chair
Claire Grainger Member Appointed 03/09/27 Trustee/Education & Standards Committee Member
Nick Clifford Member Appointed 09/01/24 Trustee/Education &Standards Committee Chair
John Howard Member Appointed 29/03/26 Trustee/Audit & Risk Committee Chair/Remuneration Committee Chair
Christopher Smith Member Appointed 18/06/27 Trustee/Education & Standards Committee Member
Gareth Bower Member Appointed 03/01/27 Trustee/Finance & Resources Committee Member


Members:

Name Position Date Appointed
Orla MacSherry Member 13/12/23
Malcolm Forbes Member 13/07/16
Sue Hind-Woodward Member 13/07/18
William Adams Member 10/12/14
Sue Horner Member 23/03/23

 

Historic Trustees: (Left within last 12 months)

Name Appointed Stepped Down
Nicole Riley 07/09/22 01/10/23
Dominic Bradley 30/03/22 12/09/23
Jo Townshend 19/03/20 21/02/24

 

Historic Members: (Left within last 12 months)

Name Stepped Down
Eric Griffiths Stepped down as Chair and confirmed and replaced under article 12b 13.12.2023

 

Are you enthusiastic about education and offering the best life chances to young people? 
 
If so, the Central Region Schools Trust has a number of vacancies and is seeking high calibre, committed Local Academy Trust Governors and Trustees to strengthen its Trust Board and Local Academy Governing Boards (LAGBs).
 
The Central Region Schools Trust is a multi-academy sponsor with a mission to transform the life chances of the young people and their families in supporting social justice through exceptional schools.
 
As a Trust we place a high value on good governance, believing that it is an essential part of our strategy to deliver the best possible education for our children and young people.  We have sought to create a clear governance structure that places both Trustees and Local Trust Governors in a position to work to deliver our Trust values and distinctive culture in supporting its People, Places and Processes.    
 
Volunteering as a Trustee or Trust Governor is a great opportunity to gain school leadership experience at board level, as well as transferable skills that enhance performance and employability. Most of all, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference to our young people’s lives and helping them to realise their potential. 
 
As holders of a public office Trustees and Trust Governors should be aware of the Nolan principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
 
Trustees are particularly keen to hear from individuals who can help the board achieve its mission of ensuring its board represents a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds and for individuals to be reflective of the communities we serve.
 
To be eligible to volunteer with our Trust you need:
  • To be aged 18 or over with satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearances and references, inline with Safer Recruitment in Education/Safeguarding and child protection.
  • Not to be disqualified under the relevant rules of conflict, safeguarding and procedures (shared upon application).
  • Be aware of the need to time commit ( for Trustees: 6x Trust Board meetings, 3x Committee meetings, Trustee links to schools, For Local Trust Governors – 5x Local meetings/link visits to schools).
 
If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in and if you are able to commit the time to help deliver the Trust’s vision then please email Jennie Homer, Head of Governance & Corporate Services - jhomer@crst.org.uk for more information.

 

Contact Us

Central Region Schools Trust
B.06 Assay Studios
141 - 143 Newhall Street
Birmingham, B3 1SF

0121 270 3117

Abbeywood First School, Wood Piece Ln, Church Hill Way, Redditch, B98 9LR

01527 962794

Arrow Vale High School, Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF

01527 526800

Arrow Valley First School CRST, Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH

01527 528 111

Church Hill Middle School, Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR

01527 962794

Gospel Oak School, Bilston Road, Tipton, DY4 0BZ

0121 556 1351

Holyhead School, Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

0121 523 1960

Ipsley C of E Middle School, Winyates Way, Winyates, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0UB

01527 525725

Lickhill Primary School, Almond Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UA

01299 871803

Oak Hill First School, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU

01527 528 523

Oldbury Park Primary School, Oldbury Road, Worcester, WR2 6AA

01905 424 878

St Stephen's CofE First School, Mabey Avenue, Redditch, B98 8HW

01527 63911

Sutton Park Primary School, Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PH

01562 67742

Waseley Hills High School School Road Rubery Birmingham B45 9EL

0121 453 5211