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Billing Brook School

Governors

The Governing Body takes a strategic role and acts as a critical friend to the school, challenges school leaders, holds leaders accountable for their decisions and ensures that the school meets its statutory responsibilities.  It sets and reviews the aims and direction of the school; agrees and monitor policies, targets and priorities.

The Full Governing Body meet 6 times throughout the year and have a number of sub committees which meet regularly to monitor aspects of the school, challenge school leaders, discuss developments, plan for future opportunities and celebrate the many achievements of pupils and staff. 

 

Committee Membership Date of meeting
Full Governing Body 

Chair - Matthew Lister

Vice Chair - Michael Thompson

Phil Spokes

Gurdeep Sembhi

Sarah Ryall 

Tina Abraham

Ian Barber 

Gemma O'Reilly

Simon Philip 

Nikki Kennedy - Headteacher

Kerry Lantsbery Deputy Headteacher

Tracey Carter - Finance & Operations Manager

19th October 2026

7th December 2026

8th February 2027

15th March 2027

17th May 2027

5th July 2027

 

Quality OF Education 

Chair - Michael Thompson

Sarah Ryall

Tina Abraham

Gemma O'Reilly

Nikki Kennedy - Headteacher

Nicola Holland - Quality of Education Lead

 

18th September 2026

23rd November 2026 (Visit)

25th January 2027

9th March 2026 (Visit)

17th May 2027

28th June 2027 (Visit)

 

Finance

Chair - Matthew Lister

Vice Chair - Gurdeep Sembhi

Phil Spokes

Ian Barber

Simon Philip

Nikki Kennedy - Head Teacher

Tracey Carter - Finance & Operations Manager

23rd November 2026

1st March 2027

26th April 2027

21st June 2027

Mr Matthew Lister is the Chair of Governors and can be contacted by writing to him at the School Address. Please mark your letter Private and Confidential. 

If you are interested in becoming a governor at our school, please click here.

 

Billing Brook School Academy Trust Documents

2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements

2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements 

2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements

Funding Agreement

Deed of Variation of Funding Agreement

Articles of Association

Terms of Reference 2025-26

Memorandum of Association

Board of Directors and Governor Attendance 2025-26

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