Governance

Governance is key to the success of Zest Academy Trust.
The Trust have three core functions:

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the Trust

  • To hold its headteachers to account for the educational performance of its academies and pupils and the appraisal of staff

  • To ensure financial probity

Working in partnership with

Attendance of Meetings 2019 – 2020

Appropriate Body Governance Role Name Relevant declarations of interest Date of Appointment Date of Disassociation Meeting Attendance
Zest Academy Trust Member & Director Chair Philip Thompson Blackpool Borough Council Employee 22/04/2016 Trust Board 1 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Mark Hamblett Principal of Waterloo Primary Academy CEO Zest

Vice Chair of Governors Bay Leadership Academy

Member of NAHT

 01/09/2018 Trust Board 2 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Member Jim Henderson Kaleidoscope Education Consultant

Member Beyond the Classroom

Member Champion of Education

Member ASCL

Spouse The Constant Group

 31/08/2019 Trust Board 1 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Member Nick Toyne Education Consultant XHT Education Ltd

Member NAHT

 09/12/2019
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Susan Darbyshire CEO/Executive Headteacher/Trustee Community First Academy Trust
Director Wigan Road Development		 08/03/2019 Trust Board 2 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Rebecca Foxton Secretary Hawes Side Academy

Business Manager Hawes Side Academy

 25/01/2019 Trust Board  1 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Hemant Asher 26/10/2018 Trust Board 1 out of 4