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

	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.
	Richard Chattoe Ex-officio Richard is Principal of Leeds City Academy.
	Bill Jones - College Nominee 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2023 Deputy CEO at Luminate Education Group and Principal, Leeds City College.
	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
	Debbie Danks 28/02/2019 - 27/02/2022 Debbie is the Deputy Head at GSAL.
	Mike Diaz - College Nominee 01/09/2019 - 31/08/2022
	Alex Halpin - Staff Governor (Teaching) 21/01/2020 - 20/01/2023 He is a Teacher of History at LCA.
	Yingqi Wei (Annie) - Board Appointee 06/01/2018 - 05/01/2021 Annie is a Professor of International Business at the University of Leeds.
	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.