Meet our Academy Committee Governors

Academy committee governors

When Grove Learning Trust was established in December 2019, our Board of Directors chose to combine Eastrop's Academy Committee with that of Southfield Junior School until the end of the academic year, thus creating a Joint Academy Committee (JAC). This decision was made to enable both schools to grow, develop and enhance their local governor's capacity, skills and  knowledge.  Having now reached the start of a new academic year, we are pleased to have developed our skills and knowledge and formed separate Academy Committees. We are glad that Eastrop has a dedicated, focused and driven Academy Committee who not only challenge but support the Senior Leadership Team to drive forward school improvement.  

To find out more about the role of an Academy Committee Governor, click here.

Martin Mossop - Chair of the Academy Committee

 Mel James

Type: Headteacher   Appointment Date: 01.12.19   Expiry Date: N/A

Iain Mazonowicz

Type: Elected Staff   Appointment Date: 02.11.21   Expiry Date: 01.11.25

 Darren Watts - Vice Chair of the Academy Committee

Type: Elected Parent   Appointment Date: 08.02.21   Expiry Date: 07.02.25

 Severine Poncelet

Type: Co-opted   Appointment Date: 01.10.22   Expiry Date: 30.09.26

Isaac Odiase

Type: Co-opted   Appointment Date: 01.10.22   Expiry Date: 30.09.26

 Rebecca Finnegan

Type: Elected Parent   Appointment Date: 20.03.24   Expiry Date: 19.03.28

 Vacancy

Type: Co-opted   Appointment Date:    Expiry Date:

 Vacancy

Type: Co-opted   Appointment Date:    Expiry Date:

Clerk to the Academy Committee

Helen Bint

Type: Clerk   Appointment Date: 01.07.23   Expiry Date: N/A

Trust leaders and the school's academy committee share the same ambition as school leaders in wanting all pupils to succeed.The members of the Academy Committee understand, and fulfill, their role well in keeping children safe

Ofsted, 2022