Local Advisory Board / Governing Body

Local Advisory Board

The Local Advisory Board (LAB) plays a crucial role in the governance of The Brier School, operating within the framework established by The Ascent Multi Academy Trust. Comprised of passionate individuals dedicated to enhancing children’s education, the LAB actively supports our school in various strategic capacities following the Seven Principles of Public Life, also known as the ‘Nolan Principles’.

LAB members, often referred to as governors, are part of one of the largest volunteer networks in the country, making significant contributions towards raising educational standards.

The role of the LAB is a strategic one and its key functions are to:

Help set the aims and objectives for the school ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

Help set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives.

To consider how well the school is performing as well as helping to strategically plan future in order for the school to continue to improve and offer the best possible outcomes our pupils.

To challenge and support the Headteacher to improve pupils' progress and to ensure the ethos and values of the school continue to align with those of the Trust.

If you wish to learn more about the LAB or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

The Brier School Governor Responsibilities 2026-2027

NAME	RESPONSIBILITIES	POSITION	COMMITTEES	TERM OF OFFICE - Start and end dates
Beth Landon		Head Teacher	LAB meetings	01/07/2025
Rebecca Hotchkiss		Chair of Governors	LAB Meetings	28/04/2025-28/04/2029
Carol Millward	Personal Development, PSHE, Mental Health, Well Being, RE, Staff Training and Development	Vice Chair of Governors	LAB Meetings Careers Lead HT Performance Pay	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2030
Jayne Wothers	Safeguarding and Child Protection, Pupil Premium Health and Safety Cyber Security, Attendance, Behaviour, Creative Arts	Co-opted Governor	LAB Meetings	09/12/2023- 08/12/2027
Cathy Jones	Curriculum development including EYFS, English, Phonics, Assessment, Qualifications	Co-Opted Governor	LAB Meetings	02/12/2024 - 01/12/2028
Amy Tansley	Sports Premium	Staff Governor	LAB MEETINGS	02/12/2024-01/12/2028
James Fowlie	Curriculum development, Numeracy, Science, Humanities, ICT	Parent Governor	LAB Meetings	14/03/2025 - 13/03/2029
Attingham Education	Amanda Walford	Clerk
Natalie Burton		Admin

Finding skilled and diverse governors for our Local Advisory Board has and always will be our aim. We know that a diverse governing board is a stronger board, reflecting school communities and the wider country.

We proudly display the Governors for Schools quality mark to show our board’s commitment to finding skilled and diverse governors through an independent organisation. It is an assurance to all those in our school community that the board values diverse governance and is doing all it can to make governance as robust as possible.