The Local Academy Board (LAB)
The Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust (DoWMAT) has overall responsibility for the school and the Local Academy Board (LAB) acts at a local level to have an oversight and hold the Headteacher and senior leaders to account. The LAB replaces what was previously known as the Governing Body of the school.
What does the LAB do?
The responsibilities of the LAB are to:
- Ensure that the pupils are part of a successful academy which provides them with a good education and supports their holistic well-being;
- Support strategic management and operational oversight;
- Represent any local views and issues;
- Promote high standards and uphold the Christian distinctiveness of the school.
Who are the members of the LAB?
The current members of the Board are:
| Name | Type of Member | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Marshall | Community | 31/08/2024 | Linda Roberts | Community | 31/08/2025 | Annie Pocock | Community | 31/12/2023 |
| Gareth Morgan | Community | 30/06/2023 |
| Quin Speers (Chair) | Parent | 30/09/2023 |
| Brian Wardle | Foundation Governor | 30/06/2023 |
| Reverend Emma Goldby | Foundation Governor | N/A (ex-officio) |
| Rachel Steinbrecher | Staff | 31/03/2025 |
| Stephen Booth | Headteacher | N/A |
Contacting the Board
If you have an issue that you need to discuss then please contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance. The Headteacher can also be contacted through the school office.
If you have been in contact with the school and need to raise a matter with the LAB. Please contact Mr Quin Speers – (Chair) at chair@st-barnabasfirstmiddle.worcs.sch.uk.
Vacancies
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Local Academy Board Governor, please visit this link.