Governance

Transparent and Accountable Leadership

Governance Policies.

Explore our governance policies to see how we uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence across our Trust.

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Our Governance Structure.

The White Rose Academies Trust is a company limited by guarantee and, under the Academies Act 2010, an ‘exempt charity.’ This means that, while the Trust holds charitable status, it is not required to register with the Charity Commission, as it is directly accountable to the Department for Education (DfE). 

Effective governance is fundamental to our success. We are committed to transparent, empowered, and accountable governance, which aligns with the Trust’s core values and is embedded within our constitution and operational practices. Our governance structure consists of two key layers: Members and Trustees. Additionally, we have established a third layer - Local Accountability Boards (LABs) - to further strengthen local oversight and accountability. 

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Members

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Board of Trustees

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Audit, Risk & Finance Committee

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Local Accountability Boards (LABs)

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Academies

Our Members.

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Stewart Harper

Chair of the Board
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Corporate Members

Luminate Education Group
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Paul Brennan

Education Management Consultant at Tactic Consultancy Ltd
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Jo-Anne Sanders

Service Director – Learning and

Early Support at Kirklees Counci

Board of Directors / Trustees.

If you would like to request to view approved and signed Trust Board minutes, then please contact the Governance Manager at ryan.a@whiteroseacademies.org.

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Stewart Harper
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Elizabeth Sandwith
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Board Scrutiny Committees.

  • Audit, Risk & Finance Committee

    • Kelly Newby (Director)
    • Elizabeth Sandwith (Chair & Director)
    • Claire Daniel (Director)
    • Sam Stevens (Co-opted Member)

  • Education & Standards Committee

    • Claire Daniel (Director & Chair)
    • Andrea Cowans (Director)
    • Elizabeth Sandwith (Director & Chair of LEA LAB)
    • Caroline Gruen (Chair of LWA LAB)
    • Graham Brownlee (Chair of LCA LAB)
    • Agnieszka Brewood (Chair of ATP LAB)

Local Accountability Board (LAB).

  • Alder Tree Primary

    Chair of Alder Tree LAB is Agnieszka Brewood​

    Vice Chair: Vacancy

    Alder Tree Primary LAB

  • Leeds City Academy

    Chair of Leeds City LAB is Graham Brownlee​

    Vice-Chair: Vacancy

    Leeds City Academy LAB

  • Leeds East Academy

    Chair of Leeds East LAB is Elizabeth Sandwith

    Vice-Chair: Vacancy

    Leeds East Academy LAB

  • Leeds West Academy

    Chair of Leeds West LAB is Caroline Gruen

    Vice-Chair of Leeds West Academy LAB is Darren Finlay

    Leeds West Academy LAB