Governance
At Tyne and Wear Learning Trust our governance framework is designed to ensure that all decisions align with our high standards of educational excellence and integrity. We work closely with parents, staff, and the wider community to nurture a supportive and enriching environment for every child. Our Trust is overseen by a skilled team of trustees who bring a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to the educational success and well-being of all pupils in all schools.
The members determine the ethos and purpose of the Trust and the way it will be governed - this is set out in the Articles of Association.
Click here for further information can be found on Governance in Academies.
Tyne and Wear Learnt Trust Governance Structure
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust Members
Mrs Andrea Whitaker-Lindsley – Original (signatory) member 07/03/2014
Mr Geoff Seagrove – appointed on 15/03/2017
Mr Anthony Mills – appointed on 31/05/2019
Mrs Nicola Procter – appointed on 14/12/2021
Mrs Emma Reay – appointed on 11/05/2024
The Trust Members devolve the day-to-day running of the Academy Trust to a Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees 2024-2025
| Trustee | Pecuniary Interests | Business Interests | |
| Mr Stephen Wharton | Chair of Trustees Appointed by Academy Members – term ends 13/11/2027 |
None |
The Turnbull RTM Company LTD Northumbrian Water |
| Mrs Ashley Emmerson | Headteacher / Accounting Officer Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
Governor- Marlborough Primary School Teaching Regulation Agency |
|
| Mrs Donna Hargrave | Vice Chair of Trustee Appointed by Academy Members– term ends 13/11/2027 |
None | Together for Children |
| Mr Kevin Bainbridge | Trustee Appointed by Academy Members– term ends 29/11/2025 |
None | None |
| Mrs Lindsay Williams | Trustee Appointed by Academy Members- term ends 04/03/2026 |
None | Hetton Lyons Balmoral Trust |
| Mrs Victoria Barkess | Trustees Appointed by Academy Members– term ends 13/11/2027 |
None | None |
| Mrs Jacqueline Gilmore | Trustees Appointed by Academy Members – term ends 01/09/2028 |
None | None |
| Mrs Carol Palmer | Trustees Appointed by Academy Members– term ends 20/09/2028 |
None | None |
Local Governing Body Barnwell Academy 2024-2025
For more information about Barnwell Academy LGB
| Mrs Julie Vincent |
Co-opted Chair of Local Governors elected by trust - term ends 12/12/2027 |
| Mrs Julie Sharples |
Vice Chair of Local Governors elected by parents - term ends 12/12/2027 |
| Mr Harry Procter |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff - term ends 23/10/2027 |
| Mrs Kimberley Goss |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff - term ends 22/03/2028 |
| Miss Lisa Stewart |
Local Parent Governor elected by parents - term ends 12/12/2027 |
| Mrs Andrea Butler |
Local Parent Governor elected by parents - term ends 12/12/2027 |
| Prof. John Murray |
Local Co-opted Governor elected by trust - term ends 22/01/2028 |
| Mrs Ashley Emmerson |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office CEO |
| Mr Kris Sadler |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office Headteacher/Principal |
Local Governing Body Dunn Street Primary 2024-2025
For more information about Dunn Street LGB
| Mrs Pat Camsey |
Co-opted Chair of Local Governors elected by trust - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mrs Leanne Ford |
Co-opted Vice Chair of Local Governors elected by trust - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mr Patrick William-Powlett |
Local Co-opted Governor elected by trust - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Johnson |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mrs Laura Crowe |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mr Ian Pearson |
Local Co-opted Governor elected by trust - term ends 20/06/2029 |
| Mrs Ashley Emmerson |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office CEO
|
| Mrs Michelle Trotter |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office Headteacher/Principal |
Local Governing Body Marine Park Primary 2024-2025
For more information about Marine Park LGB
| Mrs Nina Raja |
Co-opted Chair of Local Governors elected by parents - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Ms Nicola Cook |
Co-opted Vice Chair of Local Governors elected by trust - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Ms Shumi Shah |
Local Parent Governor elected by parents - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mr John Anglin |
Local Parent Governor elected by parents- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mr Mark Skirving |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mr Matthew McGill |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff- term ends 20/06/2029 |
| Mrs Ashley Emmerson |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office CEO
|
| Mrs Shelley Metcalfe |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office Headteacher/Principal |
Local Governing Body Whitburn Village Primary 2024-2025
For more information about Whitburn Village LGB
| Mrs Sarah Culley |
Co-opted Chair of Local Governors elected by parents - term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mrs Kay Anderson |
Co-opted Vice Chair of Local Governors elected by parent- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Cllr Joyce Welsh |
Local Co-opted Governor elected by trust- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mr Alex Leighton |
Local Co-opted Governor elected by trust- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mrs Kerry Littlewood |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff- term ends 09/01/2029 |
| Mrs Marnie Jago |
Local Staff Governor elected by staff- term ends 20/06/2029 |
| Mrs Ashley Emmerson |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office CEO
|
| Mr Christopher Mackley |
Ex-officio by virtue of Office Headteacher/Principal |
Board of Trustees / Local Governing Body 2023-24
In 2023-24 there were 9 meetings in total, these can be broken down as:
- 3x Full Termly- All Trustees and Local Governors invited
- 3x Audit, Risk and Finance Committee - Relevant committee members only
- 1x Personnel Committee - Relevant committee members only
- 1x Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Board of Trustees, Local Governing Body and Members invited
- 1x Extra Full Trustees meeting - All Trustees and Local Governors invited.
Below is the attendance of individual trustees and local governors:
| Trustees | Meetings attended | Out of possible |
|
S Wharton (Chair of Trustees) Appointed by Academy Members- term ends 29/09/2027 |
8 | 9 |
|
A Emmerson Trustee: Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal Accounting Officer |
8 | 9 |
|
D Hargrave Appointed by Academy Members- term ends 29/09/2027 |
7 | 9 |
|
K Bainbridge Appointed by Academy Members- term ends 28/09/2025 |
9 | 9 |
|
L Williams Appointed by Academy Members- term ends 18/03/2026 |
7 | 8 |
|
V Barkess Appointed by Academy Members- term ends 10/11/2027 |
2 | 3 |
|
C Nellist Associate Member: Ex-officio by virtue Chief Financial Officer |
5 | 5 |
|
Local Governors |
Meetings attended | Out of possible |
|
A Hall Local Governor (Parent) Term ended 29/11/2023 |
0 | 1 |
|
D Scaman Local Governor (Parent) Term ended 29/11/2023 |
0 | 1 |
|
A Butler Local Governor (Co-opted) Appointed 12/12/2023 |
2 | 2 |
| J Sharples Local Governor (Parent) Appointed 12/12/2023 |
2 | 2 |
|
J Vincent Local Governor (Co-opted) Appointed 12/12/2023 |
2 | 2 |
|
L Stewart Local Governor (Parent) Appointed 12/12/2023 |
1 | 2 |
|
K Sadler Local Governor (Staff) Resigned 21/10/2023 |
1 | 1 |
|
D Smith Local Governor (Staff) Resigned 16/02/2024 |
1 | 1 |
|
H Procter Local Governor (Staff) Appointed 22/10/2023 |
3 | 3 |
|
K Goss Local Governor (Staff) Appointed 22/03/2024 |
2 | 2 |
|
J Murray Local Governor (Co-opted) Appointed 22/01/2024 |
2 | 2 |
Freedom of Information
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust makes available for public inspection:
- the agenda for every meeting of the trustees, local governing bodies and committees
- the approved minutes of each meeting
- any report, document or other paper considered at each meeting.
Please submit a freedom of information request to c.nellist@tyneandwearlt.co.uk detailing your reason for the request and trustees will consider and release the requested information.
The trust may exclude from any item any material relating to:
- a named teacher or other employee or proposed employee
- a named pupil or student at the academy, or candidate for admission or referral to it
- any matter which, by reason of its nature, the trustees are satisfied should remain confidential.