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Governance

Trust Advocacy

Brownmead 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: TrustGovernanceLead@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 - 20 Jun
Some amazing outfits for World Music Day 💜 pic.twitter.com/svYZm77OfZ
@_Brownmead - 18 Jun
What an incredible day it has been at the MAT Athletics Competition! 🌟 Our talented Year 5 and 6 athletes showcased their skills in the 200m, 100m, and long jump events, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🏅 Congratulations to all our participants for their outstanding performances. pic.twitter.com/L2dtok5Hji
@_Brownmead - 17 Jun
Today, Mr. Canny came to visit us and taught us all about fire safety in a really fun way! 🔥🚒 We learnt about how to stay safe at home, read about Ellie the fire dog, stop drop and roll and our teachers did the uniform challenge! pic.twitter.com/mpACOtOZfp
@_Brownmead - 13 Jun
A huge thank you to all who visited our reception Father’s Day workshop this afternoon 💙 pic.twitter.com/qT3FR6FuBL
@_Brownmead - 13 Jun
🐝 Bumblebees had a super time on their STEM trip to the LEGO Discovery Centre in Birmingham — building, learning, and letting their imaginations soar brick by brick! 🧱✨ pic.twitter.com/i07CFVVVG2
@_Brownmead - 9 Jan
Year 3 have had a great afternoon kick starting our new Geography, Rock, Relics and Rumbles, with a VR session looking at the Earths structure, volcanos, rocks and mountains 🏔️ 🌋 pic.twitter.com/qfUdF4uMcA
@_Brownmead - 12 Dec
Christmas Jumper day! A huge thank you for all your donations 🎄 pic.twitter.com/e5EJljTZ1p
@_Brownmead - 29 Nov
A huge thank you to for our Choose Respect Anti Bullying workshop. The children throughly enjoyed it 💜 pic.twitter.com/ErmJ1pufPm
@_Brownmead - 26 Nov
We had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating World Children’s Day! This day is not just a date in the calendar; it’s a special reminder of the rights of every child to enjoy education, play, and live in a safe environment.#worldchildrensday pic.twitter.com/SAEEcDoZV9
@_Brownmead - 26 Nov
Yesterday marked the first Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust competition of the year: a fast-paced, exciting dodgeball tournament for Years 3 and 4.🏆 🌟 Fantastic effort from all teams 👏 pic.twitter.com/igzZ0bmIN2
@_Brownmead - 21 Nov
Year 3 had a great time at Think Tank 💜 pic.twitter.com/vOnNZgbmeL
@_Brownmead - 19 Nov
We’ve had a great day enjoying the snow ❄️💜 pic.twitter.com/wO5AwzZTbw
@_Brownmead - 17 Nov
Some amazing pictures of the children dress in their PJs for Children in Need. Thank you for all your donations pic.twitter.com/ItDskTRupA
@_Brownmead - 15 Nov
This week, our Reception class has been immersed in the magical world of nursery rhymes as part of World Nursery Rhyme Week! From "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" to "Hey Diddle Diddle," our little learners have been singing, dancing, and discovering the joy of rhythm and rhyme. pic.twitter.com/GFa95BK5CT
@_Brownmead - 14 Nov
An amazing writing display from our wonderful Reception children and staff! ⭐💜 pic.twitter.com/dZQSLCv67U
@_Brownmead - 12 Nov
This week in Year 1/ 2, our little explorers are diving into the exciting world of map skills! From understanding symbols to navigating directions, our budding geographers are developing a key skill that will serve them for life 🌍 pic.twitter.com/DkAw1hwOvd
@_Brownmead - 12 Nov
Odd Sock Day for anti bullying week 💜 Article 2- non discrimination pic.twitter.com/Gtb3XhXGkf
@_Brownmead - 11 Nov
Lest we forget ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XnTiGsCvX9
@_Brownmead - 10 Nov
Y6 Thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Stratford last week. Visiting The Butterfly Farm, The Mad Museum and exploring some of Stratford’s sights! Great STEM experience for our eldest pupils! pic.twitter.com/xc7rnkfHj7
@_Brownmead - 7 Nov
Today our pupils embarked on an incredible adventure back in time at the Stone Age workshop at Kingsbury Water Park! 🌍 Our young historians had a blast learning ancient techniques, crafting tools, and even mastering the art of fire! 🔥✨ pic.twitter.com/q6Ja95HLSw