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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Governance: Sidney Stringer Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have a strong board of Directors and Members who hold the Academy to account and work closely with the Local Governing Body (LGB) to provide support, challenge outcomes and regularly review the quality of teaching and learning. For more information about our Governance and to view key documents, click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

John Brodie is the Chair of Governors and can be reached directly at jbrodie@sidneystringertrust.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also write to the chair of governors by post at:
\nChair of Governors, Sidney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill St, Coventry CV1 5LY<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Academy Governors<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”vista-blue” active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”$(‘#collapseOne’).collapse(“hide“);”][vc_tta_section title=”John Brodie – Chair of Governors\/Co-Opted Governor (Safeguarding)” tab_id=”1665587001466-e0cab4e5-68ee”][vc_column_text css=””]\n
I have a wide experience in working a range of schools and know what it takes to make a school exceptional.  This is the aim of all schools in the Sidney Stringer Multi-Academy Trust.<\/div>\n
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I am proud to have Chaired the Local Governing Board’s in Ernesford Grange, Radford and Sidney Stringer Primaries and now delighted to be Chairing the Sidney Stringer Local Governing Board.<\/div>\n
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I am a retired Secondary Head Teacher and have led two Secondary schools in Warwickshire and Staffordshire.  I continue to Chair the Tamworth\/Burton PRU Federation.  I am committed to ensuring that students receive a high quality education to enable them to be the best they can be.  This will enable them to be ready for the next stage in their life whatever that might be.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dilpreet Lall – Parent Governor” tab_id=”1756907756616-c26c69ec-8922″][vc_column_text]Responsible for SEND<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Catherine Batch – Co-Opted Governor (Quality of Education)” tab_id=”1678701629536-83593530-04c7″][vc_column_text css=””]\n
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As Subject Lead for History at Teach First, Cat’s day-to-day role involves ensuring the highest quality teacher development for trainees, ECTs and experienced staff across the country. She is responsible for the curriculum development and quality assurance of history content in Teach First’s PGDE, SCITT, ECF and NPQ programmes. Prior to this, Cat taught and held leadership posts in various secondary schools (including Sidney Stringer Academy). Cat is also a Member of the Chartered College of Teaching and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Warwick.<\/p>\n

Cat firmly believes that education should and can work for every child, regardless of background and disadvantage. She hopes to continue supporting Sidney Stringer Academy in this mission.<\/p>\n

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As a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers I have spent over 40 years in industry and business. Predominantly working in heavy duty, off highway product design and engineering, with senior leadership roles in numerous companies both in the UK and Europe, I have gained considerable experience in leading and motivating teams of people and of formulating business strategy.  It is this experience, along with my mentoring skills, that I wish to utilise and where appropriate share with others, and it is what prompted me to become a local school Governor.<\/p>\n

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I have worked in Higher Education for the past 15 years and prior to that worked in marketing, project, and event management. I am currently the Director of Operations at Coventry University Group bridging the gap between industry and academia. I lead a project management team looking after a portfolio of circa \u00a350m worth of projects.<\/p>\n

I struggled at school due to lack of interest, stimulus and receiving learning in the same way as everyone else. I therefore understand the importance of providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all learners, irrelevant of their starting point. Experiences at school can impact and shape the way you start in life; I didn\u2019t feel I was capable of anything academic because of my experiences at school. I only came back to academia in later years completing my professional qualifications and then my masters in 2017. I am proud to be an example that you can succeed but believe it\u2019s important to influence, support and nurture all types of talent from an early age, embracing difference.<\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Allison Court – Staff Governor” tab_id=”1756907930214-686fe9db-4a1f”][vc_column_text css=””][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Krishan Singh – Co-Opted Governor (Behaviour and Culture)” tab_id=”1756907979902-e58c6bf9-f3c6″][vc_column_text css=””][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Natalia Ivanciuc – Parent Governor” tab_id=”1756908011502-701f1317-66f6″][vc_column_text css=””][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Hava Foric – Support Staff Governor (Governance Development)” tab_id=”1760348528734-1ff1a299-a27e”][vc_column_text css=””]As a proud former student of the school, I bring a deep, firsthand understanding of our unique student demographic and the diverse needs of our community. This personal history, combined with my active connection to the local area, allows me to instantly grasp the real-world impact of the board’s decisions on our current student body. By bridging the gap between past student experience, I am uniquely positioned to ensure our governance remains empathetic, highly relevant, and deeply committed to student success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Ibrahim Ali – Co-Opted Governor (Inclusion, Send and Pupil Premium)” tab_id=”1760348574141-8b4651ed-b592″][vc_column_text css=””][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Arnaldo Delli Carri – Co-Opted Governor” tab_id=”1771406448056-45195d82-5aae”][vc_column_text css=””][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Looking for a way to make a difference in your community?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust is seeking passionate volunteers to become School Governors!<\/p>\n

Do you believe in supporting all students to achieve their best, regardless of where they start? As a Governor, you’d help shape the future of young people in our community.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s involved?<\/strong><\/em>
\nAttend around 4 meetings a year (about 2 hours each).
\nVisit the school once a term.
\nBring your unique skills, perspectives, and life experiences to the table\u2014no prior school experience required!<\/p>\n

This is a great opportunity to:<\/strong><\/em>
\nDevelop your strategic planning, communication, and decision-making skills.
\nGain experience on a board, holding senior leaders to account.
\nContribute to your local community in a meaningful way.
\nMany companies offer time for volunteering as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, so ask your manager if they can support you!
\nJoin our welcoming and diverse team of Governors who are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all students. We provide all the support and training you need.<\/p>\n

Why become a governor?<\/em><\/strong>
\nMake a tangible impact: Contribute directly to the strategic direction and success of a school.
\nShare your expertise: Use your professional skills (e.g., leadership, finance, project management, human resources) to benefit the school and its students.
\nStay engaged and connected: Remain active and involved in your community.
\nPersonal fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of supporting young people’s education and future.
\nHelp people do better from one generation to the next.<\/p>\n

Ready to make a difference?<\/strong><\/em>
\nGet in touch by emailing: mrose.staff@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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