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Governance

Trust Advocacy

Washwood Heath Academy is a member of the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust.

The MAT governance structure consists of Members and Trustees. The Board of Trustees are responsible for:

  • Agreeing the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the Trust.
  • Holding Trust and academy leaders to account.
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the Trust.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust Trustees are:

Mr Graham Parker – Board Chair

Mr David Hawker – Vice Board Chair

Mr Clive Bailey – Safeguarding Trustee

Miss Keshia Hamilton - SEND Trustee

Ms Joan Low

Mr Hetal Parmer

Mr James Keen

Mrs Frieza Mahmood

 

The Board has four Board committees:

Audit Risk and Compliance Committee

  • appoint external and internal auditors
  • review the risks to the Trust
  • securing value for money

Education Standards Committee

  • monitor the progress of all young people
  • monitor the quality of teaching and learning
  • monitor safeguarding and attendance processes

Finance & Wellbeing Committee

  • monitor the Trust budget
  • monitor the academy sites in relation to maintenance and repairs
  • ensure academies have the appropriate IT provision
  • monitor staff recruitment, retention and wellbeing

Pay & Progression Committee

  • monitor the performance of staff

Trust Advocates

The Board have implemented a new model for local academy oversight. These are to be known as advocates (previously known as governors) They will:

  • support the implementation of the Trust’s Strategy
  • provide insight into the experience of young people, their parents/carers, staff and the community
  • provide stakeholder feedback to the Board

Trust Advocates for Brownmead Academy are:

Chair – Sue O’Connor

Community – Vacancy

Parent/carer – Vacancy

Staff – Dawn Murtagh

Young People – Christine Gardner

Parent Representatives

Parent representatives are appointed by the parent body of the school. They will support the work of the parent advocate.

Parent representative – Keeley Graham

Parent representative – Samantha Julius

For more information in relation to Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust Governance please click here

If you wish to contact the Trust advocate chair, you can email them on: companysecretary@whmat.academy

Or write to the Trust advocate chair c/o Brownmead Academy, Pencroft Road, Birmingham B34 6SS

If you are interested in supporting the academy as an Advocate please complete an Expression of Interest form, which will be received by the Company Secretary who will pass information to the Head of Academy for consideration.

Expression of Interest Form

Twitter

@_Brownmead - 23 Mar
Year 4 had a wonderful trip to . The children loved exploring as part of their topic! pic.twitter.com/rX0NbgXjIU
@_Brownmead - 23 Mar
This week we had a wonderful assembly all about Ramadan. We found about the importance of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. We heard about how Muslims fast during daylight hours in Ramadan, but also how Ramadan is a time for reflection – thinking about others, but also our own actions pic.twitter.com/kwlVzzLxiC
@_Brownmead - 23 Mar
🌟 BRAND NEW: Literacy Counts Blog! 🌟Our newest blog post showcases at , Birmingham.Mrs Canny, the Year 6 teacher and English Subject Lead there, contacted Literacy Counts after hearing that Ready Steady Write was:📝a research informed scheme… pic.twitter.com/hHHbnam8WZ
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Some of our children had the pleasure of attending the Grand Iftar last night. It was an amazing evening for children and staff from pic.twitter.com/UfAL5OJrTk
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
As part of our science day, Conkers looked at the ways in which seeds from plants are dispersed. We created our very own exploding seed pods, popped them and then measured how far the seeds travelled. Lots of fun! pic.twitter.com/yoP6FEbCtV
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
This weekend, Summer in Year 6 is taking part in the Irish dancing world championships in Glasgow. Everyone at Brownmead would like you to wish you the best of luck Summer, we’re super proud of you 💜 pic.twitter.com/03ElZZ8g8m
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Dragonflies have had a fabulous morning dressed as fairy tale characters to end their fairy tale topic 👑 pic.twitter.com/cNfjRMoSQ0
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Today is a very sad day as we say goodbye to Mrs Gates who has supported Brownmead as a parent, volunteer and member of staff for the last 25 years! Everyone would like to wish you all the best and a huge thank you for your support. You’ll always take a little bit of Brownmead 💜 pic.twitter.com/YxIqujFlFT
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
We have two dance super stars at Brownmead with Ellys coming 1st in her tap and modern dance and 2nd in her solo dance. Bella coming first in both her tap and modern and solo dances. We are super proud! pic.twitter.com/IBOgo75q6P
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Year 1 had some special visitors whilst they took part in a detective easter egg hunt 🐣 pic.twitter.com/b6aBR62DeA
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Reception had a great time at All Saints church in Shard End. We listened to the Easter story and made an Easter wreath and butterflies too! pic.twitter.com/tcwUpgfckp
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Brownmead had a fantastic Mad Science Day taking part in lots of experiments 🧪 pic.twitter.com/JKJEmL0ES5
@_Brownmead - 12 Mar
On Friday 8th March 2024, Brownmead Primary took part in the Biggest Ever Football Session to get as many girls as possible all playing football on the same day in schools across England. pic.twitter.com/gQxD1FOrvy
@_Brownmead - 12 Mar
What a fabulous World Book Day we had! Lots of great outfits and activities. Thank you to our parents who joined us for a lovely reading workshop 📚 pic.twitter.com/1aMChLZeyl
@_Brownmead - 7 Mar
Some of the staff ready for World Book Day 📚 pic.twitter.com/n7fEoe19ij
@_Brownmead - 27 Feb
Some of our receptions children are super proud of their writing 💜 pic.twitter.com/6KLcGrJZ4H
@_Brownmead - 7 Feb
A huge thank you to our reception parents who joined us this afternoon for our Maths workshop. It was great to see so many faces! pic.twitter.com/ZM7nHITkVg
@_Brownmead - 1 Feb
Reception have had an amazing day today. The children travelled back in time 🕰️ and went on a prehistoric safari in the outdoor garden! 🦖 The children found lots of prehistoric animals and items and checked them off the list! 📋 Amazing day well done everyone🥰 pic.twitter.com/wjspKsNc9K
@_Brownmead - 1 Feb
Year 6 had an amazing day visiting part of learnt all about road and fire safety 🚘🚒🔥 pic.twitter.com/kthzxnhXls
@_Brownmead - 31 Jan
Y3 completing another week of their outdoor learning this half term. Learning how to navigate around school using maps and compass points pic.twitter.com/A7JppCaBiI