Our Academy Committee plays a key role in shaping the vision, values and strategic direction of our school.
Our Academy Committee plays a vital role in shaping the vision, values, and strategic direction of our school.
The Academy Committee has clear roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Scheme of Delegation. The Academy Committee work with the school leadership in supporting and holding to account the performance of the Academy to ensure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
The Academy Committee meets at least four times a year and attends training and other events throughout the year. They report directly to The Board of Directors ensuring that collaboration and challenge result an environment where each academy thrives, delivering the highest standards of education and nurturing the potential of every pupil. The Directors of South Essex Academy Trust take seriously the need to consult and engage with the stakeholders of each academy.
The Department for Education’s governance handbook 2020 identifies the essentials of effective governance as follows:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.
The Board of Directors delegate certain key roles and responsibilities to the school’s Academy Committee and these are set out clearly in our Scheme of Delegation which can be accessed below:
Westwood Academy Register of Business Interests 2023-2024
Westwood Academy Register of Business Interests 24-25
Westwood Academy AC Attendance Register 2023-24
Westwood Academy AC Attendance Register 24-25
Our Academy Committee Members: