Governance

Governing Body 2025 – 2026

Governing Member Responsibility
Mr. David ReynoldsChair of Governors
Sponsor Governor
Curriculum & Standards
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Mr. Sean CarterStaff Governor
Mrs. Helen ChadwickStaff Governor
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Mrs. Lisa HabberleyCommunity Governor
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Ms. Jodie HolliesParent Governor
Mrs. Claire MillsParent Governor
Mr. Kaljinder NijjarCommunity Governor
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Ms. Amy RoseSponsor Governor
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Mrs. Jemima WalthoCommunity Governor

Governors are the largest volunteer force in the country and their overall purpose is to help schools and academies raise standards and provide the best possible education for their students.

The Governing Body does not manage Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy but it does give direction and focus by providing strategic leadership.

Our Local Governing Body is made up of nine members, plus the Principal.  Our Chair of Governors is Mr. David Reynolds, we have three Community Governors, two Staff Governors, two Sponsor Governors and two Parent Governors.

To contact the Chair of Governors please write to the academy at Broad Way, Pelsall, Walsall WS4 1BW c/o The Clerk, or email Mrs H Stokes at [email protected]

  • To challenge and support the Principal.
  • To oversee the academy’s long-term vision, strategic aims, values and ethos.
  • To carry out statutory responsibilities, such as safeguarding.
  • To agree and monitor plans and policies.
  • To make creative use of available resources.
  • To monitor and evaluate performance.
  • To be involved in the appointment of the Principal.
  • To ensure proper financial management of the academy.
  • To communicate openly with parents, staff and the local community.

The Governing Body works as a group, taking collective responsibility for all decisions. Governors work in close partnership with the Principal who, as the lead professional, advises and assists the Governing Body to carry out its functions. The Governing Body includes people with a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds, all of whom have equal status and rights as Governors. Governors are encouraged to broaden and develop their skills, knowledge and confidence through engaging in training opportunities.

Each governing committee meets once each term to discuss key areas such as student performance, the curriculum, staffing, finance, premises and health and safety. It is important for Governors to get to know the academy and its staff, which they do by regularly visiting and attending academy events and open days whenever possible.  Governors take on specific roles linked to aspects of the academy’s development plan and with members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Our policies can be printed directly from this website. Please contact the Clerk, Mrs H Stokes, at [email protected] if you would like a paper copy of any of our policies.

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