Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy is an academy within the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust.

The governance within the University of Chichester Multi-Academy trust is undertaken by members, trustees (sometimes called Directors) and governors of individual academies. This structure provides strong corporate governance, ensuring the best education for our pupils.

The UNICAT Trust Board

Our Governance Structure
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LOCAL GOVERNORS

Trustees delegate significant governance functions to local governing bodies, as set out in the Scheme of Delegation. The Local Governing Body has a strong focus on core strategic functions:

1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
2. Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the academy and its pupils
3. Overseeing the financial performance of the academy and making sure its money is well spent

School governors play an important role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school. They provide a local perspective so that every child has the opportunity to be happy and successful.
It is a rewarding voluntary role which gives an insight into the workings of the school and an understanding of the education system more generally. There are many opportunities to develop skills in a range of areas and be involved in strategic decision-making. Full training and induction support is provided for all governors. If you are interested in supporting the school as a member of the local governing body, please contact the Headteacher.

Chair of Governors-Mrs Penny Flux

I am a working mum of three, with all of my children currently in schools belonging to the University of Chichester Academy Trust. I became a governor 7 years ago with a view that I could only support school improvement by having input into the process, and have found the role to be equally rewarding and challenging – but includes more glitter than expected. I am also a Town Councillor for Whitehill and Bordon, and Ward Councillor for Lindford at East Hamsphire District Council. When I have some free time I enjoy spending time at the allotment or heading out for a walk.

penny.flux@weyford.org