Governance

Designed in direct response to the changing governance needs of a multi-academy trust and in line with our scheme of delegation, our cutting-edge governance structure has been operating successfully since September 2022. The purpose of this innovative model is threefold:

• to define clearly the roles and responsibilities of the different governance tiers to avoid duplication
• to strengthen communication between the different governance tiers
• to maximise the skills, knowledge and expertise of everyone within the governance team to benefit our pupils.

Everyone within our governance team is a committed volunteer who gives freely of their time, knowledge and expertise to raise standards in education and improve outcomes for pupils. These are vital roles that impact significantly on the overall success of our individual schools as well as the wider trust and we are extremely grateful to our advocates, trustees and members for the part they play within our Rivers community.

Advocates (Local Voice)

• Headteacher Advocate – to seek assurance for the trustees that the headteacher is listened to, supported and challenged.
• Pupil Experience Advocate – to seek assurance for the trustees that pupils are listened to, feel safe in school and are successful learners.
• Community Advocate – to seek assurance for the trustees that the school engages positively with its key stakeholders and local community.
• Christian Distinctiveness Advocate (church schools only) – to seek assurance for the trustees that the Christian vision and values are at the heart of everything that the school does.

Advocates

Please contact all advocates via the school office - gwoffice@riverscofe.co.uk

Darren Reynolds - Headteacher's Advocate

Rev David Morris - Christian Distinctiveness Advocate

Sue Lee - Christian Distinctiveness Advocate 

Holly Perry - Community Advocate

Ruth Goodman - Community Advocate

Kate Howen - Pupil Experience Advocate

Rachael Walker - Pupil Experience Advocate