Local Academy Committees

The Local Academy Committee (LAC) shall exercise the powers, responsibilities and duties delegated by the Trust Board as set out in the Terms of Reference and Scheme of Delegation and, in particular:

  • to carry forward and actively promote the Trust’s vision in ways that are appropriate to the status, pupils, staff and communities of both Buildwas Academy and Priorslee Academy;
  • to implement policies, plans and actions to comply with statutory regulations, the Trust’s policies and procedures, and the decisions of the Trustees;
  • to consider, support and monitor school improvement priorities and performance across both academies;
  • to recommend school targets and performance priorities to the Trust Board and monitor progress towards approved targets;
  • to report to the Trust Board on the overall performance, strengths and emerging issues across both academies; and
  • to support and monitor the implementation of the School Development Plans for Buildwas Academy and Priorslee Academy in order to achieve the approved performance targets.

Read more about the role HERE