Welcome to the governance page of Freeman’s website.
Governance
Freeman’s Endowed CE Junior Academy joined Peterborough Diocese Educational Trust (PDET) on November 1st 2019 and from this date, governance has come under the responsibility of PDET’s Board of Directors. Like all other academies in the Trust, Freeman’s has an Academy Governance Committee (AGC) with some delegated responsibilities from the Trust Board of Directors. They do not hold the academy to account but agree the vision and values for the academy with reference to the SIAMS Schedule, in partnership with the academy community, ensuring they are aligned with the Trust's Vision and embracing equality. They monitor that the vision and values are being 'lived out' in all aspects of the life of the academy and engage with the local community. The AGC meets six times each year.
Mrs Nataie Howes
Chair of Govenors
Role of the AGC
For the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation and for specific details of the AGC’s role click here: https://www.pdet.org.uk/key-documents/policies
More information on the PDET Governance structure can be found at this link: www.pdet.org.uk/governance/pdet-governance-structure
Academy Governance Committee
Number |
Name |
Term Start |
Term End |
Type |
Body Appointed By |
1 |
Mrs Natalie Howes |
1st November 2019 |
October 31st 2023 |
Church Governor |
Peterborough Diocese Education Trust |
2 |
Mrs Katie Jones |
22nd January 2020 |
January 21st 2024 |
Community Governor |
Peterborough Diocese Education Trust |
3 |
Tracie Reading-Smith |
7th February 2022 | 6th February 2026 | Parent Governor | Peterborough Diocese Education Trust |
4 |
Mrs Fiona Hull |
1st November 2019 |
October 31st 2023 |
Headteacher |
Peterborough Diocese Education Trust |
5 |
Mr Joseph Healy |
1st December 2019 |
November 30th 2023 |
Staff Governor |
Peterborough Diocese Education Trust |
Business / Pecuniary Interests
Governor |
Nature of Interest |
Governance in Other Institutions |
Mrs Natalie Howes |
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Mrs Katie Jones |
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Mrs Tracie Reading- Smith |
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Mrs Fiona Hull |
Employed as Headteacher |
N/A |
Mr Joseph Healy |
Employed as Deputy Headteacher |
N/A |
Freeman's AGC Members
Natalie Howes
Natalie joined the Academy Governance Committee as Vice Chair in November 2019. She is a Director of a successful consultancy company providing business transformation services including business strategy, change leadership, organisational culture, programme and project deliverance for both private and public sector clients. Natalie has a BSc (Honours) Radiography (Radiotherapy), an MA Applied Health Studies (Research) with over 16 years of experience working in NHS hospitals in England, with her last post being Consultant Therapy Radiographer in oncology. Natalie is also a Director of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), Vice Chair of PDET’s Governance Committee and Chair of Governors at another local PDET infant school. She is also an Ofsted Parents Panel member. Natalie is a member of St Barnabas Church in Wellingborough where she leads weekly preschool worship and activities and is the Parish Safeguarding Officer. Natalie is married with three children and enjoys living an active life. Her children are currently in three different key stages of their education and all have/is be attending Freeman’s Endowed Church of England Junior Academy.