Welcome to the English Bicknor & Aylburton Local Academy Committee Section

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 upholding 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 has a responsibility for delegated matters concerning English Bicknor & Aylburton schools; including upholding the Christian ethos of the schools, promoting ties with the outside community, monitoring the impact of the curriculum and ensuring the wellbeing of pupils and staff. The Local Academy Committee meets at least once a term. The Committee Terms of Reference outline the responsibilities and duties of the English Bicknor & Aylburton Local Academy Committee.

The Local Academy Committee represents English Bicknor & Aylburton schools within the wider Severn Federation Academy Trust

They are responsible for:

• Monitoring the Christian distinctiveness within the schools.
• Ensuring accountability.
• Monitoring and evaluating the schools' progress.
• Monitoring safeguarding procedures within the schools.
• Monitoring and promoting links between the schools and the local parish, parents and local community.
• Ensuring the highest possible standards are set, achieved and maintained in the schools.
• 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 Executive Headteacher.

Whilst the committee is 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 

There is currently a vacancy for a parent committee member. Please see below for more information.

Composition of the Local Academy Committee

Register of Interests & Responsibilities

Retired Local Committee Members

Attendance at Committee Meetings

2026 - 2027

2025 - 2026