Governors

John Clare School Local Assurance Committee

The Local Assurance Committee (LAC) is a group of volunteers who provide local assurance to the Trust Board about how well the school is serving its pupils and community.

The LAC does not manage the day-to-day running of the school. That responsibility sits with the Headteacher and senior leaders. Instead, the LAC focusses on the key priorities for the school, seeking assurance that standards are strong, safeguarding is effective, and that pupils are receiving a high-quality education. This includes reviewing evidence, asking focused questions and ensuring that leaders can demonstrate impact.

Working within the governance structure of Soke Education Trust, the LAC brings local knowledge and context, and provides insight from the community to support informed decision-making at Trust level.

If you would like further information about the work of the LAC, or are interested in becoming a governor, please use this link https://www.sokeeducationtrust.co.uk/governance

Headteacher – Mrs S Nicolson

Chair of Governors/Co-opted Governor – Mrs E Stephens-Dunn

Vice Chair of Governors/Parent Governor – Mrs N Barber

Staff Governor – Mrs A Cook

Co-opted Governor – Mrs B Anderson

Co-opted Governor – Mr R Bennett

Co-opted Governor – Mr A Bradley

Co-opted Governor –  Mrs R Shackell

Clerk to the Governors – Miss Z Spencer

Initial contact to the Governors should be made through the Clerk to Governors via e-mail at clerk1@sokeeducationtrust.co.uk

Local Governance Committee Organisation and Pecuniary Interests 2025-26

Further information regarding Governance and Finance can be found on the Soke Education Trust website.