Mereside Primary Academy converted to Academy on 1st January 2017 with the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) and is governed by the Local Governing Body.  Overall operational management is delegated to the FCAT Chief Executive and then through the Executive Headteacher to the Headteacher of the academy.

Membership of the Local Governing Body of Mereside Primary Academy

 

Samantha Upton (Headteacher)

Martin Pickles (FCAT appointed and Chair of Governors) 

Sarah Myers (FCAT appointed and Vice Chair of Governors) 

Ashley Dawson (FCAT appointed) 

Leona Parkinson (FCAT appointed)

Lindsay Barson (Staff elected Governor) 

Blessing Momodu (Parent elected Governor) 

Parent Governor (Vacancy)

 

Please note: The address of the chair is care of the school - Mereside Primary Academy, Langdale Rd, FY4 4RR.

The Local Governing Body plays a vital role in the governance and accountability of Mereside Primary Academy; its responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction for the Academy in alignment with the Trust
  • Holding the Academy Headteacher to account for educational performance, reporting key points from each meeting to the FCAT Board of Trustees.
  • Performance management of the Headteacher, supported by the Director of Primary/Secondary

In order to do this effectively, as individuals (Members, Trustees and Governors) we will:

  • Understand and respect the distinction between the role and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees and Local Governing Bodies and those of the executive leaders/Headteachers
  • Set and maintain an ethos of high expectations for everyone in the academy community, including in the conduct and the professionalism of the Board of Trustees/Local Governing Body itself
  • Not undermine fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
  • Operate and make decisions in the best interests of pupils, informed by the views and needs of our key stakeholders (pupils, parents, staff, the local community and the local authority)
  • Follow the policies and procedures established by FCAT and the Academy, and the procedures of the board as set out in relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and constitutional documents
  • Take responsibility for our self-evaluation, regularly reviewing our board’s performance, constitution and skillset
  • Take part in any training or development required to fill any gaps in the skills we need for effective governance
  • Understand that where responsibility has been delegated, the board as a whole remains accountable and that important decisions relating to core functions will be made by the full board

The Local Governing Body is not responsible for the operational and day to day management of Mereside Primary Academy, this is the remit of the Principal.

Governance Documents

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Minutes of all meetings of the Governing Board are available for parents on request to the Headteacher.

The Governing Board can be contacted via the school office.

 

The FCAT Articles of Association describe FCAT's constitution and responsibilities of the Board of Directors.

The FCAT Scheme of Delegation describes our governance structure and arrangements in more detail.

The FCAT Code of Conduct describes the roles and responsibilities of Directors and Governors.