Governance
We know that effective governance and a clearly defined structure is crucial to our Trust’s success.
North West Academies is focused on delivering the best outcomes for pupils, alongside accountability. We are proud to have a team who bring with them a wide range of professional and personal experience to support and challenge both our trust and its schools.
Our Members sign The Memorandum and Articles of Association. They are responsible for establishing the Trust and appointing Trustees.
Our Trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Trust. They are accountable for the performance of our schools and ensue financial probity.
Members
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Brendan Wignall
Member And Chair Of Trustees
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Sir John Timpson
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Chris Penn
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Iain Colledge
Trustees
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David Jones
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Kirsty Cobb
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Reverend Elaine Ollman
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Michael Forber
Vice Chair
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Kay Cook
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Adrian Walmsley
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Steve Docking
CEO
Terms of Office and Register of Interests
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Name of Trustee | Date Appointed | Expiry Date | Register of Interests |
Brendan Wignall (Chair) | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Brendan is headteacher at Ellesmere College, Shropshire |
Michael Forber (Vice Chair) | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Michael is Headteacher at Somerville Federation, Wallasey. |
Iain Colledge | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Iain is Executive Principal of Raha International School and a member of the senior leadership team at Taaleem Education in UAE. |
Adrian Walmsley | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Adrian is a governor of St Martin’s Academy, and a Trustee/Governor at the Queen’s School - both in Chester. |
Steve Docking (CEO) | 01/10/17 | N/A | Steve is formerly headteacher at Delamere Academy and CEO of NWAT. He is also a director of ACT Education. He lives with Wenda Smith, Head of School at st Martin's, and they have two children. |
Kay Cook | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Kay is a Director at Oliver and Co Solicitors and governor at St Martin's Academy. |
Reverend Elaine Ollman | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Revd Elaine Ollman BTh is now retired as Rector of St Peter’s Church, Delamere, and a governor at Delamere Academy. |
Kirsty Cobb | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | Kirsty is Executive Head of the Manchester Office at law firm DWF and Chair of Governors at Delamere Academy. |
David Jones | 01/10/17 | 01/10/21 | David retired from his position as a Commercial Manager with Lloyds Bank in April this year after 40 years service. |