Local Governing Committee
At Great Academy Ashton, the Local Governing Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the operational day-to-day running of the Academy.
The Clerk for the Local Governing Committee is Hannah Abbott. To contact the Chair of Governors please email the Clerk on habbott@gaet.co.uk
Great Academy Ashton Local Governing Committee
| Governor Name | Appointed by | Date of Appointment | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Gatley | Trustees | 17.02.2023 | 17.02.2027 |
| Claire Healey | Parent Election | 31.03.2023 | 31.03.2027 |
| Kimberley Heavey | Staff Election | 12.12.2019 | 12.12.2023 |
| Elizabeth Gilmore | Staff Election | 28.01.2021 | 28.01.2025 |
| Adam Parsons (Vice-Chair) | Trustees | 09.03.2021 | 09.03.2025 |
| Phillip Liggett (Chair) | Trustees | 01.09.2022 | 01.09.2026 |
| Jon Worrall | Parent Election | 28.10.2022 | 27.10.2026 |
Historical Governors (resigned in the last twelve months)
| Governor Name | Appointed by | Date of Appointment | Date Term Ended |
| David Ainsworth | Trustees | 14.10.2019 | 14.10.2023 |
| Faye Hayes | Trustees | 12.12.2019 | 10.02.2023 |
| Tamoor Shafique | Trustees | 14.10.2019 | 14.10.2023 |
| Gemma Tierney | Parent Election | 12.12.2019 | 10.02.2023 |
Great Academy Ashton LGC Meeting Attendance 2022/2023
| Governor Name | Attended meetings | Possible meetings | Percentage attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Liggett (Chair) | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Adam Parsons (Vice Chair) | 5 | 6 | 83.33% |
| David Ainsworth | 5 | 6 | 83.33% |
| David Gatley | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Elizabeth Gilmore | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Faye Hayes | 1 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Claire Healey | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Kimberley Heavey | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Tamoor Shafique | 2 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Gemma Tierney | 2 | 3 | 33.33% |
Register of Business and Pecuniary Interests 2023/2024
| Governor Name | Position held at GAA | Nature of Business | Business Entity | Role within the Interest | Date of Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Liggett | Trustee Governor (Chair) | Risk Management | Nexus Risk Management Services LLP | Designated Member | 12/10/2023 |
| Higher Education | Futureworks | Employee | 12/10/2023 | ||
| Claire Healey | Parent Governor | None declared | None declared | None declared | 19/10/2023 |
| Kimberley Heavey | Staff Governor | None declared | None declared | None declared | 05/09/2022 |
| David Gatley | Trustee Governor | None declared | None declared | None declared | 17/02/2023 |
| Elizabeth Gilmore | Staff Governor | None declared | None declared | None declared | 06/10/2022 |
| Adam Parsons | Trustee Governor (Vice Chair) | None declared | None declared | None declared | 25/10/2023 |
| Jon Worrall | Parent Governor | None declared | None declared | None declared | 05/01/2023 |
| David Waugh | Principal | Education | Hodgson Academy | Head Teacher Appraisal Support | 21/09/2023 |
| Business | John Goulding Accountancy | Close Family Relationship | 21/09/2023 | ||
| Education | Glossopdale School | Committee Chair | 21/09/2023 | ||
| Education | Chartered College of Teaching | Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT) | 21/09/2023 | ||
| Business | Ambition Institute | Visiting Fellow | 21/09/2023 | ||
| Education | Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | Governance Role | 21/09/2023 | ||
| Business | Ambition Achievement for All | Coach for NPQEL, EHCO and NPQH programmes | 21/09/2023 |
