Local Governance

Governance

Valley End C of E Infant School is a proud member of The Good Shepherd Trust.

Academies Office, Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1JY. Telephone: 01483 910210.

Please click here to view the Trust Board Membership webpage, including the Register of Interests.

Please click here to view the Trust Financial Reporting information.

The Board of Trustee Directors is chaired by Mrs Yvonne McLeod who can be contacted here.

Further information regarding the local governance of our school can be found on the Get Information About Schools website.

 

As part of this Multi Academy Trust, our Local Committee plays a central role in ensuring the smooth running and success of our school.

The Local Committee is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the school, working closely with the Chair, the Headteacher, and the senior leadership team. The LC’s main duty is to quality assure the school to ensure it provides a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum that enables all children to thrive. This includes monitoring the effectiveness of teaching and learning, reviewing policies, and ensuring the school's resources are managed effectively.

Being a Local Committee member requires commitment and time but is very rewarding. If you have any further questions or want to find out more about school governance, please contact Felipe Manzatucci, the Chair of the Local Committee, via the school at info@valleyend.surrey.sch.uk

 

The Local Committee consists of nine members:

Two parents/carers of children on roll at the time of appointment at the school, elected by the parent body. Parents/carers may be appointed by The Good Shepherd Trust if there are fewer nominations than vacancies. At the end of the 4-year term of office, the parent member would have to be re-elected to be eligible.

Five general members appointed by The Good Shepherd Trust. Our local committees do not have foundation governors. There is an expectation that a local committee in a Church school will include representatives from the Church where possible, nominated by the parish on a skills basis rather than an ex officio basis.

One staff member elected by the staff body. At the end of the 4-year term of office, the staff member would have to be re-elected to be eligible.

The Headteacher, whose term of office continues while they are in post.

The term of office for a Local Committee member is four years and a Local Committee member may serve two terms (8 years) if eligible. In exceptional circumstances, and where it is in the best interests of the Trust, a Local Committee member may serve a further period of up to four years whilst a successor is found.

Local Committee Meeting Attendance 2024 25 Local Committee Terms of Office February 2026 Local Committee Members Register of Interests February 2026