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  • Governance

    The school is part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust and the AGC is part of the governance structure of the Trust which is responsible for overseeing strategic decisions of the school. The governance structure for the trust as a whole is outlined in the governance structure documents here. As an Academy Governance Committee we work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the best quality education is provided to every child. It is our responsibility to support, challenge, ask questions and ultimately represent the school community. The Academy Governance Committee acts as a ‘critical friend’ to the senior leadership team, questioning and challenging decisions in a constructive and professional way.

    Academy Governance Committees have key roles in relation to: providing support, monitoring and challenge around educational experience and performance; church, community and stakeholder engagement and supporting alignment with Trust strategy, approach, ethos and values. The AGC Members meet regularly, visit the school when possible and during special events.  As a team, we are able to support the school to function well and strive to provide a high standard of education.

    As a Church of England Academy (part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust) all the AGC Members support the school in being a place of inclusive welcome and education for everyone.

    Academy Governance Committee (AGC) Members

    Head Teacher – Mrs Jane Cook

    AGC Chair – Mrs Jeanette Knowles

    Address: c/o The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust, St James CofE Academy, Barbridge Road, Bulkington, CV12 9PF

    The Academy Governance Committee is made up of the following people:

    Parent AGC Members

    Vacancy x 2

    Foundation AGC Members

    Charles Higgins (Ex-officio) (Vice Chair)

    Jeanette Knowles

    Vacancy x 2

    Community AGC Members 

    Stephen Rea

    Joanne Wright

    Staff AGC Members

    Jane Cook (Headteacher)

    Vacancy

    School Governance Professional

    Josie O'Rafferty

     

    AGC Meeting Dates 2025-26

           
     
    JAM Day:  Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
    Date: 07.10.26 02.12.26 03.02.27 10.03.27 19.05.27 30.06.27
    Time 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm
         

    St James AGC Membership and Attendance

     
     
    St James CofE AGC Membership 2026-27
    Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appt End Date Appointed By Attendance 2025/26
    Community Mrs Jo  Wright 07.07.26 06.07.2030 Trust Board n/a
    Community Mr Steve Rea   9/18/2026 9/17/2030 Trust Board n/a
    Foundation Rev'd Charles Higgins Ex-officio/Vice Chair  17.01.19 ex-officio DBE 5/6
    Foundation Mrs Jeanette Knowles Chair 06.05.2025 05.05.2029 DBE 6/6
    Foundation   vacancy         DBE  
    Foundation   vacancy         DBE  
    Parent   vacancy         Elected by Parents  
    Parent   vacancy         Elected by Parents  
    Staff Mrs Jane Cook Ex-officio Head Teacher 01.01.18 ex-officio N/a Ex-offcio 6/6
    Staff   vacancy         Elected by Staff N/a
    Clerk Josie O'Rafferty   9/15/2026 N/a Trust   N/a
    AGC Members who have resigned in the last 12 months Appointed By Attendance 2025/26
    Community Mr Philip Evans   28.03.22 27.03.26 Trust Board 4/4
    Community Mrs Esther Fasoyin   09.02.2026 10.06.26 Trust Board 1/2
    Parent Mr Steve Rea 20.09.2022 18.09.2026 Elected by Parents 5/6
    Staff Miss Suzanne Hughes   28.11.2023 08.10.26 Elected by Staff 6/6

    St James CofE Academy AGC and SLT Register of Interests

     
     
    DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS
    07/10/2026 16:09 Jane Cook 01.01.18 N/a Exofficio Nil Return
    Charles Higgins 17.01.19 N/a Exofficio Parochial Church Council of St James Bulkington 28.11.2018;
    Bulkington Charities 28.11.2018
    Suzanne Hughes 28.11.2023 1 Elected by Staff Nil Return
    Steve Rea 20.09.2022 1 Elected by Parents Nil Return
    05/10/2026 13:20 Jeanette Knowles 06.05.2025 1 DBE Nil Return
    Sarah Moore N/a - ABP Curlywirl ltd t/a Windseal Double Glazing (family owned business) 01/04/1992 ABP - St James CofE Academy;Queens CofE Academy
    30/09/2026 18:59 Joanne Wright 07.07.26 1 Trust Board Nil Return
    AGC Members who have left in the last 12 months
    DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS
    01.10.25 Philip Evans 28.03.22 1 - ceased 27.03.26 Trust Board Nil Return