Governors
The Governors of the Academy are responsible for the staffing, finance, premises, curriculum and future planning of the school. The Governors work very closely with the senior leadership team in making decisions about the school.
The responsibilities of the LGB are delegated from the Trust Board and are detailed in the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation which can be found here. The Trust Terms of Reference for Local Governors can be found here.
Contact details for Chair & Vice Chair
Chair
Miss R Widdowson
Clerk to Governors Mrs C Gallant
c/o Tudor Grange Academies Trust, Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD
Vice Chair
Ms A Deacon Skeats
Clerk to Governors Mrs C Gallant
c/o Tudor Grange Academies Trust, Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD
Governors
All local governors are appointed by Tudor Grange Academies Trust Board of Trustees. You can see the Register of Interests for our Trustees and Members here, and details of our governance structure (including Trustee committees and their membership) here.
| Name | Governor Type | Term From | Term To | Appointed By | Roles | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Trusteeships and Governorships Elsewhere | Personal Relationships | Date Declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Brickley | Community Governor | 11 Oct 2023 | 10 Oct 2027 | Trust Board | Safeguarding | None | Worcester Community Trust and Worcestershire Adults Safeguarding Board | None | 23/09/2026 |
| David Butler | Principal | Ex-Officio | Principal | None | None | None | 21/09/2026 | ||
| Martin Hanney | Community Governor | 16 Oct 2024 | 15 Oct 2028 | Trust Board | None | None | None | 23/09/2026 | |
| Fatima Haque | Parent Governor | 11 Nov 2024 | 10 Nov 2028 | Trust Board | None | None | None | 23/09/2026 | |
| Sarah Hepple | Community Governor | 16 Oct 2024 | 15 Oct 2028 | Trust Board | None | None | None | 20/09/2026 | |
| Neil Herman | Community Governor | 09 Jun 2025 | 8 Jun 2029 | Trust Board | Ideal for All and Community First | None | None | 23/09/2026 | |
| Liz Laidler | Community Governor | 16 Oct 2024 | 15 Oct 2028 | Trust Board | Eucore Communication – Owner | 23/09/2026 | |||
| Jim O’Toole | Community Governor | 26 Feb 2020 | 23 Feb 2027 | Trust Board | Riverside Team Ltd – Director | None | None | 23/09/2026 | |
| Rich Owens | Staff Governor | 11 Feb 2026 | 10 Feb 2030 | Trust Board | None | None | None | 23/09/2026 | |
| Jake Sidaway | Staff Governor | 11 Feb 2026 | 10 Feb 2030 | Trust Board | None | None | None | 23/09/2026 | |
| Anna Skeats | Community Governor | 09 Jun 2025 | 8 Jun 2029 | Trust Board | ViceChair and SEND | Rainy Day Trust – CEO | None | None | 23/09/2026 |
| Ms Rebecca Widdowson | Co-opted governor | 01 Jan 2024 | 31 Dec 2027 | Trust Board | Chair | None | Chair of Governors at Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell | None | 21/09/2026 |
Governor Profiles

Rebecca Widdowson
Chair

Jim O’Toole

Neil Herman

Anna Deacon Skeats
Vice Chair

Martin Hanney

Sarah Hepple

Liz Laidler

Fatima Haque
LGB meeting attendance
| Governor | Governor Type | 22 Sep 2025 | 09 Feb 2026 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Bridget Brickley | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | N |
| David Butler | Principal | Y | Y | Y |
| Martin Hanney | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y |
| Fatima Haque | Parent governor | Y | Y | Y |
| Sarah Hepple | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y |
| Neil Herman | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y |
| Liz Laidler | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | N |
| Jim O’Toole | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y |
| Rich Owens | Staff governor | n/a | Y | Y |
| Jake Sidaway | Staff governor | n/a | Y | Y |
| Anna Skeats | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y |
| Ms Rebecca Widdowson | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y |
Governors who have left over the past 12 months
| Full Name | Role | Date appointed | Date resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah-Jane Green | Staff governor | 20/09/2024 | 11/04/2025 |
| Joanne Widdowson | Co-opted governor | 18/06/2021 | 18/06/2025 |
Become a Governor
We are looking for people who may be interested in becoming a school governor. Watch the video below to find out more about the role and what it involves.
To apply, please complete the form at https://tgacademy.jotform.com/262253835156055
Collecting and Publishing Trust Board and Local Governing Body Data
Diversity is important and we want our Trust Board and Local Governing Bodies to be increasingly reflective of the communities they serve.
Provision of diversity data is voluntary. We have asked all Local Governors and Trustees to submit their data on a voluntary basis. At this point only 45% of Local Governors and Trustees have submitted data. This is felt to be insufficient to be a true reflection of governance within our Trust and therefore at this stage we have no data to publish. This will be monitored on an annual basis.