Local Governing Board | Platt Bridge Community School
Each school across Achievement Through Collaboration Trust has its own Local Governing Body referred to as a Local Governing Board (LGB)
This body of governors reports to the Trustees of the Trust.
At Platt Bridge Community School, our Local Academy Board is chaired by Mr. Michael Farrell.
The role of Local Governing Board members within a multi-academy trust is a valuable one in providing local governance as well as offering assistance to the trustees in the fulfillment of their duties.
The Board of Trustees provides appropriate safeguarding and child protection training to all Local Governing Body members to enable strategic challenges to provide assurance that the safeguarding policies and procedures in place at the school are effective.
The Local Governing Body discharges its responsibilities and duties as outlined within the Scheme of Delegation. It also determines the functions undertaken by the Board of Trustees and those which have been delegated by the Board of Trustees to either the Trust Central Team, a Local Academy Board, or one of the Trust’s Headteachers/Heads of Schools.
Core Local Governance Responsibilities
| Safeguarding | SEND | Standards | Stakeholder |
| Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures reflect the school’s specific challenges and context. Monitor the policy | Ensure the school and trust policies for pupils with SEND are implemented and adapted to the specific school context. | Monitor curriculum, school performance and improvement through regular reviews of performance data, attendance rates, and pupil progress, ensuring the school is meeting its targets | Consult stakeholders such as parents, staff, and pupils, using insights to inform decision-making. |
| To help governors meet these responsibilities, they consider information from three sources Reports from school leaders. These are shared with the LGB in advance and discussed at meetings Reports from external sources. The Trust provides regular reports to the LGB to further develop their knowledge of the school Reports from other Governors. School visits from individual governors, shared at meetings, help the board to understand more about their school and the reality of school life. |  |
A Welcome from our Chair
As the Chair of Governors, I am delighted to welcome you to our school. Our governors are a dedicated team of volunteers who work closely with the Headteacher and staff to provide both challenge and support, ensuring the best possible outcomes for all our pupils. We are committed to fostering a safe, inspiring, and ambitious environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We are incredibly proud of our school community and the values we uphold.
Should you wish to contact me please email enquiries@plattbridge.atctrust.org.uk and the admin team will direct your contact to me.
Mr Mike Farrell
Local Academy Board of Platt Bridge Community School
| Name | Appointing Body | Type of Representative | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | lDate of Resignation ( if within the last 12 months) | |
| Mr Stephen Wallace |  | Community First Academy Trust | Headteacher (from Jan 2025) | by virtue of role | ex-officio | |
| Mrs Carly Bozdogan |  | Community First Academy Trust | Deputy Headteacher | by virtue of role | ex-officio | |
| Mr Michael Farrell |  | Elected by Parents | Parent Representative / Chair | 1st May 2017 (re appointed May 2021 for a further 4 year term) | 4 Years | |
| Mr Dave Baxter |  | Community First Academy Trust | Community Representative | 1st October 2016 (re appointed 13th July 2020 and July 2024 for a further 4 year term) | 4 Years | |
| Miss Megan Sayer | Elected by staff (Teacher representative) | Teacher Governor | 20th October 2025 | 4 years | 29th October 2029 | |
| Alison Eaton |  | Community First Academy Trust | Community Representative | 1st January 2018 (re appointed July 2021 for a further 4 year term starting 1st Jan 2022) | 4 Years | |
| Rob Dubelbeis | image to follow | Elected by Trust | Appointed Governor | 1st September 2019 (re appointed July 2023 for a further 4 year term starting 1st Sept 2023) | 4 Years | |
| Frank Ejeagwu | image to follow | Elected by Trust | Parent Representative | 22nd November 2022 | 4 Years | |
| Neil Shovelton | image to follow | Elected by Parents | Parent Representative | 01st September 2023 | 4 years |
Specific Responsibilities – Link Local Academy Board (discussed and updated 17th Sept 2024)
| Name | Responsibility |
| Michael Farrell / Neil Shovelton | Safeguarding / Child Protection / SEND Governor |
| Rob Dubelbeis | Vulnerable Groups Governor (including Pupil Premium and LAC) / Attendance |
| Michael Farrell | Chair of Local Academy Board / Finance Governor / Behaviour/Diversity/Inclusion |
| David Baxter | Vice Chair of Local Academy Board / Teaching, Learning & Outcomes |
| Alison Eaton | Health & Safety Governor / Phonics / Reading |
| Frank Ejeagwu | Curriculum/Personal Development |
Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2024-25
All Platt Bridge Community Schools Local Academy Board meetings take place at the schools address which is Rivington Ave, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG and generally start at 17:30 hrs unless stated otherwise.
Minutes of meetings are available once approved for inspection on request from the Trusts registered office.
P – present
A – apology received and accepted
N – apology received but not accepted
D – did not attend, no apology received
n/a – not required to be in attendance
| Name | Autumn Term Wednesday 30th October 2024 | Wednesday 29th January 2025 | Spring Term Wednesday 12th March 2025 | Summer Term Wednesday 9th July 2025 | Attendance – out of a possible 3 meeting |
| Mr Michael Farrell (Chair) | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
| Mr D Baxter (Vice Chair) | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
| Ms A Eaton | P | P | P | A | 3 out of 4 |
| Mrs S Higham (Support Staff Rep) | P | A | A | P | 2 out of 4 |
| Miss L Clee (Teacher Rep) | A | Resigned | Resigned | Resigned | 0 out of 1 |
| VACANCY Teacher Rep | |||||
| Mr R Dubelbeis | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
| Mr F Ejeawu | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
| Mr N Shovelton | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
| Mr S Wallace (ex officio) | P | P | P | 3 out of 3 | |
| Mrs C Bozdogan (ex officio) | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
| Clerk | P | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
in attendance
| Executive Team Representative | PN/A | P | P | P | 4 out of 4 |
Previous Academic Years LAB Record of Attendance
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2023 – 24
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2022 – 23
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2021 – 22
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2020-21
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2019-20
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2018-19
Click here to review: Record of Attendance – Academic Year 2017-18
Register of Business Interest
| Name of Local Academy Board Member | Job title if member of staff | Details of Business Interests Declared | Details of any Business interests of immediate members of family | Date of Declaration |
| Mr Michael Farrell | n/a | none | none | November 2019 | updated July 2021 | updated 21 Nov 2021 |
| Mr David Baxter | n/a | Abram Ward Community Co-operative Embrace Wigan & Leigh Wigan Council Community Partnership Team Quest Multi-Academy Trust Trustee (formally Keys Federation) | none | November 2019 | updated July 2021 | updated 21 Nov 2021 |
| Ms A Eaton | n/a | none | none | November 2019 | updated July 2021 | updated 21 Nov 2021 |
| Mrs S Higham | HLTA | Employee Platt Bridge Community School | none | November 2019 | updated July 2021 | updated 21 Nov 2021 |
| Miss C Hindley | Assistant Headteacher | Employee Platt Bridge Community School | none | November 2019 | updated July 2021 | updated 21 Nov 2021 |
| Miss L Clee | Class Teacher | Employee Platt Bridge Community School | none | February 2023 |
| Mr R Dubelbeis | n/a | Parent Governor | Child attending school | August 2019 | updated July 2021 | updated 21 Nov 2021 |
| Mr F Ejeawu | n/a | Parent Governor | child attending school | February 2023 |
To review the trusts Members and Trustees register of business interest please click here
Training
All Trustees and Local Academy Boards are invited for ongoing training. Recent training has included the following:
| Name | Training | Date |
| Dave Baxter | Aspirational Careers and Enterprise in Schools Safeguarding Everyone Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk V4 | 29th March 2017 9th May 2017 |
| Alison Eaton | NGA Learning Link – Safeguarding – how to fulfil the governor role Safeguarding Children in Education V3Online and E-Safety OFSTED – What to expectSafer Recruitment in Education Ofsted Awareness Training GDPR in Education Training | 30th September 2023 29th October 2018201821st January 2021202020192022 |
| Mr R Dubelbeis | Safeguarding Level 2 (Maintained Schools and Academies)Safeguarding Briefing (Maintained Schools and Academies)New to Governance Part 2New to Governance Part 1Safer Recruitment Induction | 20th October 20227th October 20213rd February 202127th January 2021July / August 2019 |
| All Members of the Local Academy Board | Conference for those involved in the Governance of Multi-Academy Trusts – facilitated by The National Governance Association (NGA) Promoting high standards and influencing best practice and how the role of Local Academy Board governor contribute to the success of their individual schools and the Trust as a whole | Saturday 13th November 2021 |
| All Members of the Local Academy Board | The Academy trust handbook states: The charity governance code recommends that large charities such as academy trusts undertake external evaluations every 3 years.Workshop / NGA Facilitated Training following NGA’s Spring/Summer term Trustwide External Review of CFAT Governance. | Saturday 11th June 2022 |
| All Members of the Local Academy Board with CFAT Trustees | Summer Conference CFATs Excellence in Education 2030 Strategy and annual data presentations for members, governors and trustees. | Saturday 9th July 2022 |
| Miss L Clee and Mr F Ejeagwu | Welcome to Governance Induction a induction for new governors and Trustees | Jan / Feb 2023 |
| Mrs A Eaton | Pupil Exclusion Training | July 2023 |
| All Members of the Local Academy Board with CFAT Trustees | Summer Conference CFATs Excellence in Education 2030 Strategy and annual data presentations for members, governors and trustees. | Friday 14th & Saturday 15th July 2023 |
| Frank Ejeagwu | NGA Learning Link – Review Suspensions and ExclusionsNHS Safeguarding Children Level 2NHS Equality, Diversity and Human RightsNHS Conflict Resolution2023 Governors Conference in partnership with Wigan Governors ForumNG Learning Link – How to fulfil the governors roleAn introduction to academy governanceMHS Resuscitation Level 3 PediatricsNHS Mental Health AwarenessNHS Information GovernanceNHS Fire SafetyEffective Monitoring Visits – Maintained Schools and AcademiesSafeguarding Level 2 – Maintained Schools and AcademiesIntroduction to SEND – Maintained Schools and Academies | 13th February 202411th February 20249th February 20245th February 20247th October 20232nd October 202320th June 202317th May 202317th May 202317th May 202317th May 202328th March 20237th March 202328th February202 |
Request for Copies
If you would like a copy of any of the meeting minutes please contact our Clerk in the first instance by emailing enquiries@plattbridge.atctrust.org.uk.
Contact
To contact any member of your Local Academy Board or member of the Trusts Governing Board, please contact the school on the main school number Tel: 01942 487999 in the first instance.
Parent/Staff Local Academy Board / Governor Recruitment
We are always keen to hear from anyone who may have an interest in becoming a governor. If you think governance may be for you, please contact the Clerk in the first instance to find out more. The Clerk can be reached via email on info@cfat.org.uk, or on the telephone 01942 487999.
Staff Governors are elected from within the staff body of the school when there is a vacancy.