Governance

Our Vision

To be an exceptional and responsive academy sponsor providing life-changing education, skills and experiences for individuals in our academies and in their communities.

Our Values

We believe that education can transform lives
We respect the individual, relishing the contribution that diversity brings
We strive to be the best we can be, actively and with pride
We look after our environment to keep it safe, healthy and inclusive
We lead by example and work as a team
We take responsibility for our own actions and are active in finding solutions to any problems
We respond flexibly to the needs of students & take advantage of opportunities in the City of Leeds and the wider world

Leeds West Academy LAB Members

Name and Role	Term of Office	Link Governor Role(s)
Dan Evans Board Appointee	06/07/2023-06/07/2026	Safeguarding / SEND
Darren Finlay Vice-Chair / Board appointed	06/07/2023-06/07/2026	Quality of Education / Staffing
Serena Geers Parent Governor	31/08/2024 - 27/09/2027
Caroline Gruen Chair / Board appointed	06/07/2023-06/07/2026	Leadership & Management / Attendance
Donna Hobson Staff Governor	27/04/2023 - 27/04/2026
Kate Houston Parent Governor	10/07/2024-09/07/2027
Shaun Kiernan Board Appointee	01/09/2021 - 31/08/2024	Health & Safety
Gillian Knutsson Board Appointed	16/01/2021 - 15/01/2024	Pupil Premium / Closing the gap
Sarah Lindsay Staff Governor	14/05/2924-14/05/2027
Dan Whieldon Principal / Ex-officio	N/A	N/A