Local Governing Board
The Local Governing Board (LGB) has a broad spectrum of Governors who are well trained and bring with them knowledge of local business, education and the local community. They have an important role in ensuring that the school provides the best possible educational environment for the young people in our community.
The purpose of the LGB is to provide support and challenge to the school on behalf of the Trust Board. It does this through providing strategic direction at a local level, promoting high standards and educational achievement. The Local Governing Board's key focus is on:
- Achievement of Pupils
- Behaviour & Safety
- Leadership & Management
- Quality of Teaching
The Local Governing Board Comprises of at least:
The Headteacher
4 Trust Governors
3 Community Governors
2 Parent/Carer Governors
1 School Staff Governor
Contact: governance@bmatrust.org.uk
Primary Governing Board Documents
Terms of Reference for Local Governing Boards
Record of LGB Meetings 2023/2024
Governor Meeting Attendance 2024/2025
Local Governing Board Members
Andrew Overton - Trust Governor (Chair 2024/26)
Andrew comes from a business background. He is also a Past Master of a City of London Livery Company, that in 2008 affiliated with Royal Docks Academy in Newham and organised a reverse takeover of this school by the Burnt Mill Academy Trust in 2017. He remains Chair of Governors at Royal Docks.
He became Chair of Governors at Burnt Mill Academy in 2018 and continues to support the school in every way possible. He is also Vice Chair of the Burnt Mill Academy Trust.
Term of Office: 11/07/2022 - 10/07/2026
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Name: Andrew Overton Appointment: trust governor
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Hornton Primary School |
Vice Chair of Governors |
I am a Parish Councillor in Hornton |
01/06/2018 |
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Burnt Mill Academy |
Chair of Governors |
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01/09/2018 |
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers |
Past Master |
Royal Docks Academy is affiliated to the WHCD purely for charitable purposes. The Livery Company seeks to support the school and its students where it can. |
01/01/2009 |
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Royal Docks Academy |
Chair of Governors |
I have been Vice Chair of governors for 6 years prior this appointment |
01/01/2021 |
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Neil Sampson - Trust Governor
Trust Governor
Term of Office: 02/07/2025 – 01/07/2029
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Name: Neil Sampson Appointment: Trust Governor
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Vik Seeborun - Trust Governor (Vice Chair 25/26)
Vik Seeborun has over 20 years of experience in the Education sector and has been a Governor in schools in London and Essex. Vik is an experienced teacher, senior leader, governor with students' interests at heart and is committed to supporting the school to high standards and embracing continuous improvement by sharing his experience.
Term of Office: 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028
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Name: Vik Seeborun Appointment: trust governor
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Nothing to Declare: 27/09/2024 |
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Kerry Hester - Trust Governor
Term of Office: 29/01/2025 - 28/01/2029
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Name: Kerry Hester Appointment: trust governor
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Confirmed: 14/10/2025 |
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Ira Street - Community Governor
Term of Office Ends: 13/01/2030
Cherina Redman - Community Governor
Cherina Redman has an academic and teaching background having graduated with a first-class BA in Abrahamic Religions and a Master's in Biblical Studies before going on to do her teacher training in Literacy and ESOL at the Institute of Education.
During her time teaching English at an SEN secondary school in North London Cherina has completed her Level 7 SpLD Dyslexia qualification at the Institute of Education, UCL. She now has an AMBDA and APC and is therefore qualified to formally assess and diagnose learners with dyslexia.
Currently, Cherina Redman teaches Religious Studies and History in a secondary school in East London. Outside of work she enjoys doing various activities with her family.
Term of Office: 29/01/2025 - 28/01/2029
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Name: Cherina Redman Appointment: community
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Nothing to Declare: 30/01/2025 |
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Becky Farraway - Staff Governor
Term of Office: 25/11/2024 - 24/11/2028
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Name: Becky Farraway Appointment: staff
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Laura McGlashan - Headteacher
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Name: Laura McGlashan Appointment: academyheadteacher
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Nothing to Declare: 11/11/2024 |
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Helena Mills - CEO
Ex. Officio