Welcome to
Manor Leas Junior Academy
Our Governing Body
Welcome to our Governors’ section.
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
We have also provided a Register of Governor Interests and an Annual Statement of Issues for your information.
Our clerk to governors can be contacted by emailing tracy.phillips@manor-leas-junior.lincs.sch.uk
Our Governing Body Code of Conduct
You can find out more about the role of Governors and other background information on the Lincolnshire County Council website.
Mike Farley - Member of Academy Trust
Hi, my name is Mike Farley and I am a Member of the Academy Trust, having stepped back from the governing body after a number of years of service.
My background is in Primary Education, be it a full time teacher or a consultant drama specialist.
I am a Community Pastor of Bridge Church in Lincoln, serving across many aspects of community life in Lincoln, especially the Southern side.
Pat Coates - Member of Academy Trust
I was born and grew up in Lincoln. After training as a teacher I returned to teach in North Hykeham for over 35 years.
Now retired, I am the administrator of a charitable trust, have set up a local women’s group and have, for several years, run an online book selling business.
I have three grandchildren aged 18, 21 and 26 and so after several years as a governor of Manor Leas Junior Academy I am still very interested in education.
Zoe Walters- Chair of Governors
I have been a Parent Governor since April 2021 and the Safeguarding Link Governor since November 2021. During my career I have worked as a Probation Officer for 13 years which also included roles in staff training, development and quality assurance activities. For a period of three years between 2019-2022 I was employed by the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership as an Audit and Policy Officer. My current role is within the Local Authority as a Community Safety Strategy Coordinator.
I am passionate about promoting the wellbeing of children, assisting them to strive to reach their full potential and ensuring that they have a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience. Through the Governing Body working closely with the Senior Leadership Team we can achieve of Manor Leas Junior Academy’s Vision and have a positive culture.
Annie Richardson - Vice Chair of Governors
I have recently retired as a Senior Lecturer from the University of Lincoln and have spent some 30 years working in Higher Education, Adult Education and Museum Education. In addition to teaching, I have experience in curriculum development leadership, and educational quality assurance. I am currently undertaking volunteer teaching support in primary schools in Lincoln, including Manor Leas Junior, and am planning to qualify in Teaching and Learning Support for Primary Education. I love what I have seen so far of the friendliness, dedication and creativity of the teaching and leadership teams at Manor Leas. I am enthusiastic about supporting them and being an ambassador for the school. I mainly divide my time on historical research, political and social campaigning, and aqua aerobics. Having 3 grandchildren, of primary school age and younger ( and especially getting involved with their online learning during lockdown), has given me insights into what enthuses them and how they learn.
Jo Denny
I was born and brought up in Lincoln and went to Manor Leas Infant School as a child. My training was at Bishop Grosseteste College to become a Primary Teacher and I have been a teacher for over 20 years. I have worked at MLJA for eight years but before that have taught for most of my career in Bristol and Bath. In addition to teaching, I am a Mum to two children, a wife and a dog owner. I love spending any spare time in the garden, playing the piano or baking.
Anthony Tomlinson - Chair of Finance Committee
I was born in Lincoln and have lived in North Hykeham for over 20 years. Parent of two former pupils at the school. I am now retired but worked in public sector finance in Lincolnshire for over 35 years.
Hannah Watson
I was born in Lincoln and left to study Geography and English at Oxford Brookes University. I then returned to lovely Lincoln for my teacher training year at Bishop Grosseteste. I have worked at Manor Leas for six years in Year 3, 4 and 5. One of my highlights from Year 5 was directing the cast of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Last year I was lucky enough to go on three residentials with Year 4, 5 and 6. I particularly enjoyed the mini mudder course. I have had the pleasure of mentoring several student teachers whilst at Manor Leas. In my spare time I enjoy horse riding and climbing.
Nicky Hodgson - Interim Clerk to Governors
Nicky can be contacted on nicky.hodgson@manor-leas-junior.lincs.sch.uk
Governor Information
Below is information on Governors, including responsibilities and outside interests.
2022/2023
Current Governors/Members of Academy Trust
Name | Area of responsibility | Appointed by | Date commenced | Term of office | Register of interests | |
Chelsea Sandbrook | Headteacher, Accounting Officer, | Governing Body | 06/01/2023 | Ongoing (Acting Headteacher) | None declared | |
Mike Farley | Member of Academy Trust, Pay Committee | Governing Body | 29/03/2021 | Ongoing (Member) | None declared | |
Pat Coates | Member of Academy Trust, Pay Committee
| Governing Body | 01/04/2013 | Ongoing (member) | None declared | |
Anthony Tomlinson | Member of Academy Trust, Chair of Finance,Resources & Audit Committee, Joint Site Committee, Link Governor School Improvement Team | Members of Trust | 03/2019 | 4 yrs | None Declared | |
Emma Wright | Standards committee | Parent Representative | 11/2022 | 4 yrs | None Declared | |
Jo Denny | Standards Committee | Staff Governor | 03/2021 (2nd Term of Office) | 4 yrs | None declared | |
| Annie Richardson | Vice Chair of Governors, Standards Committee | Co-opted by governing body | 10/2022 | 4 yrs | None Declared | |
Hannah Watson | Finance Resources and Audit Committee | Staff Governor | 09/2020 | 4 yrs | None Declared | |
| Zoe Walters | Chair of Governors, Standards Committee, Safeguarding Governor, Link Governor School Improvement Team | Co-opted by Governing body | 15/9/2022 | 4 yrs | None Declared | |
| Emma McCann | Finance, Resources and Audit committee | Co-opted by Governing body | 11/2022 | 4 yrs | None declared | |
| Leavers in current year | - | Type of governor | Start date | Leave date | Interests
| |
| Susan Edge | Chair of Governors | Co-opted by Governing Body | 04/2021 | 15/09/2022 | Lay Representative Health Education England - East Midlands PPI Panel member: National Institute for Health Research Co-Chair East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Patient and Public Involvement Senate Lay member East Midlands Clinical Senate Assembly Lay member: Professionalism and Academic Competency Committee, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham Lay member: Education, Training and Practice Committee, UK Council for Psychotherapy | |
| Stuart Brown | Member of the Academy Trust, Finance, Resources & Audit Committee, Pay Committee | Members of Trust | 03/2019 | 03/11/22 | Head of Technical & Compliance at Duncan and Topliss Ltd | |
| Alice Kinloch | Standards Committee | Community Representative | 03/2021 (2nd Term of Office) | 30/01/2023 | None Declared | |
| James Greenwood | Headteacher, Accounting Officer, Pay Committee, Finance, Resources & Audit Committee, Standards Committee | Governing Body | 01/04/2009 | 31/12/22 | Amanda Greenwood (wife) owns Unique Yoga |
2021/22 Governors attendance data
Full Governing Body
Name Title Meetings Attended Out of a possible James Greenwood Headteacher 4 4 Susan Edge Chair 4 4 Stuart Brown Vice Chair 4 4 Antony Tomlinson 4 4 Jo Denny 4 4 Alice Kinloch 2 4 Tracy Taylor 1 2 Zoe Walters 4 4 Hannah Watson 4 4 Annie Richardson 2 2
Standards Committee
| Name | Title | Meetings attended | Out of a possible |
| James Greenwood | Headteacher | 3 | 3 |
| Susan Edge | Chair | 3 | 3 |
| Zoe Walters | 3 | 3 | |
| Hannah Watson | 3 | 3 | |
| Alice Kinloch | 0 | 3 | |
| Annie Richardson | 1 | 1 |
Finance & Resources
| Name | Title | Meetings attended | Out of a possible |
| James Greenwood | Headteacher | 3 | 3 |
| Stuart Brown | Chair | 1 | 3 |
| Antony Tomlinson | 3 | 3 | |
| Jo Denny | 3 | 3 | |
| Tracey Taylor | 1 | 1 |
Additional Governors in previous 12 month period 2021/22
| Name | Area of Responsibility | Appointed By | Date Commenced | Date Stepped Down | Term of Office | Register of Interests | Yearly Attendance |
| Tracey Taylor | Finance, Resources and Audit | Governing Body | 01/2018 | 31/12/21 | 4 years | None declared | FGB - 1/2 F&R 1/1 |