Governance
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.
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 our students and take advantage of opportunities in the City of Leeds and the wider world
Leeds City Academy LAB Members
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Paul Morrissey - Chair / Board Nominee 01/03/2018 – 28/02/2021 Paul is currently working as a leadership consultant and on a part-time PhD in History at the University of Huddersfield. |
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Richard Chattoe Ex-officio Richard is Principal of Leeds City Academy. |
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Bill Jones - College Nominee 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2023 Deputy CEO at Luminate Education Group and Principal, Leeds City College. |
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Ann Nicholl - Board Nominee 01/09/2020 – 31/08/2023 Ann is a Lay Minister for the Parish of Leeds City and formerly Head of Agnes Stewart Church of England High School |
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Debbie Danks 28/02/2019 - 27/02/2022 Debbie is the Deputy Head at GSAL. |
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Mike Diaz - College Nominee 01/09/2019 - 31/08/2022
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Alex Halpin - Staff Governor (Teaching) 21/01/2020 - 20/01/2023 He is a Teacher of History at LCA.
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Yingqi Wei (Annie) - Board Appointee 06/01/2018 - 05/01/2021 Annie is a Professor of International Business at the University of Leeds. |
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Thasleem Akhtar - Parent Governor 09/01/2018 – 08/01/2021 Thasleem has previously worked as a banking clerk and is now a stay at home wife and mother. |
LAB Attendance Register
LAB Member List
Click here to view LCA LAB Member List - 2020
Abridged Minutes
Click here to view LCA LAB Abridged Minutes 09.10.18
Click here to view LCA LAB Abridged Minutes 26.11.18
Click here to view LCA LAB Abridged Minutes 15.01.19
White Rose Academies Trust of Board Directors
Click here to view the full details of the WRAT board of Directors.
Register of Interests 2018-19
Click here to download Leeds City Academy's LAB Register of Interests 2018-19.