We have an Executive Governor Board, who are drawn from both within the federation schools and also externally to provide the challenge, strategic view and experience that we need to continue to succeed.
The Governing Board has overall responsibility and accountability for all of our schools and leads on delivering the Lighthouse Federation vision.
It is the responsibility of the board to undertake the due diligence of any school wishing to join the federation and to support leaders at all levels in driving forward with improvement.
In line with the Department for Education's Federation Guidance, The Lighthouse Federation Governing Board is made up of 24 members and are composed of:
The Lighthouse Federation Governors are listed in the document below:
Name | Governor Designation | Term of Office | Details |
| Adam Hicken | Local Authority | 05/10/2022- 04/10/2026 | Chair of Federation Governors |
| Robert Trawford | Co-opted | 05/10/2022- 04/10/2026 | Co - Chair of Federation Governors |
Stuart Hughes | Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08/09/2026 | Chair of Local School Committee: Meadow View JMI |
Ann Adair | Executive Head Teacher | Ex Officio | Meadow View JMI and Moorcroft Wood |
Di Newton | Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08/09/2026 | Chair of Local School Committee: Barcroft Primary School |
Natasha Bournes | Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08/09/2026 | Chair of Local School Committee: Lindens Primary School |
Ben Lyons | Co-opted | 15/05/2023- 14/05/2027 | Chair of Local School Committee Moorcroft Wood Primary School |
Neil Brown | Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08/09/2026 | Chair of Local School Committee : St James Primary School |
Pete Farmer | Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08-09/2026 | Chair of Local School Committee : Castlefort JMI |
Michael Christoforou | Co-opted | 18/09/2023- 17/09/2027 | Chair of Local School Committee : Sunshine Nursery & Infants |
Seona Baker | Co-opted | 09/05/2024 - 08/05/2028 | Chair of Local School Committee : Blakenall Heath Junior School |
Pat Hunt | Co-opted | 18/09/2023- 17/09/2027
| Co- Opted Governor |
Andrew Damon | Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08/09/2026
| Co-Opted Governor |
Serena Caine | Co-opted | 18/09/2023-17/09/2027 | Co-Opted Governor |
Simon Griffiths | Headteacher | Ex Officio | Lindens Primary |
Sheila Hayward
| Co-opted | 09/09/2022- 08/09/2026 | Chair of Local School Committee: Beacon Primary School |
Claire Chandler | Headteacher | Ex Officio | Beacon Primary School |
Paul Drew | Chief Operating Officer | Ex Officio | The Lighthouse Federation |
Jo Wilson | Executive Headteacher | Ex Officio | Castlefort JMI and St James Primary |
Sarah Corkindale | Headteacher | Ex Officio | Sunshine Nursery & Infants |
Maria Harris | Headteacher | Ex Officio | Blakenall Heath Junior School |
Gursh Sammi | Parent | 18/09/2023-17/09/2027 | Parent of Federation School |
Nick Etheredge | Parent | 18/09/2023- 17/09/2027 | Parent of Federation School |
Emma Wanglin | Staff Member | 08/09/2022-07/09/2026 | Staff Member from Lighthouse Federation School |
The Lighthouse Federation - Committee details
Finance & Standards Committee Membership : 11 Members
Paul Drew
Sheila Hayward
Stuart Hughes
Natasha Bourne
Ben Lyons
Neil Brown
Di Newton
Adam Hicken - Chair
Pete Farmer
Michael Christoforou
Performance Management Committee : 3 Members
Pete Farmer
Sheila Hayward
Adam Hicken - Chair
Reserve - Stuart Hughes
Strategy Committee : 7 Members
Pat Hunt - Chair
Neil Brown
Paul Drew
Adam Hicken
Ben Lyons
Ann Adair
Michael Christoforou
Simon Griffiths
Safeguarding Link Governor
Stuart Hughes
The delegation planner details the legal responsibilities that the Lighthouse Federation Governing Board and subsequent committees have, as well as wider responsibilities that are fundamental to ensure we have effective governance across the federation. This planner is to support all Lighthouse Federation Governors, Head Teachers and Associate’s about how tasks are delegated to ensure the governing body fulfils its duties.
The Local School Committee is comprised of representatives from the Lighthouse Federation Governors, Local Community, Staff and Parents.
As a critical friend, the Local School Committee offers support, constructive advice, a sounding board for ideas, a second opinion and help and guidance where needed. Committee members in collaboration with the Lighthouse Federation Governors are responsible for establishing the aims and policies of the school, implementing the school budget and ensuring the curriculum is taught effectively.
We set targets for the school and ensure implementation when visiting school regularly to act as a link between parents, pupils and school.
Moorcroft Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We expect all committee members, Governors, staff and volunteers to share in this commitment and as such we insist all members have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.
All committee members welcome feedback and suggestions from parents, carers and the local community. Any correspondence received will be promptly dealt with by the Chair of our Local School Committee at the next scheduled meeting and the outcome will be reported back appropriately.
Local School Committee Members
Mr B. Lyons - Governor
Mrs A. Adair - Governor and Executive Head Teacher
Mrs J. Wakelam - Associate Member - Head of School
Mrs C. Chandler - Associate Member
Mr S. Hughes - Governor
Miss E Barratt - Associate Member
Mr A Gilbey- Staff representative