Governance

Members

Mrs Sheila Loy and Mr Paul Dick are the founding Members of Newbury Academy Trust and have subsequently appointed Mr Andy Tubbs and Miss Sue Brown.

The Members are the only body that can change the Articles of Association (subject to DfE approval).  Members’ key responsibilities include appointing the Trustees and holding them to account for the successful governance of the Trust.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees may exercise all the powers of the Academy Trust.  They are Directors of Company Law and Charity Trustees and as such are subject to the duties and responsibilities of both roles.  They are responsible for the general control and management of the administration of the Trust in accordance with the provisions set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Board of Trustees is the accountable body for the performance of all schools within the NAT and for ensuring that the Trust is solvent, well run and delivers the Trust’s charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public.  The Board currently meet at least 6 times each academic year.

Dr Alison Mitchell – Chair of Trustees (Chair of Primary LGB and Primary Data)

A scientist by qualification, I spent several years working in academic research before embarking on a fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical industry. Living in Kintbury with my family since 1994, I have supported the local community in various voluntary roles. 

I started my experience in school governance in 2005, and as a mother of 5 children who have been through, primary, secondary and further education my passion for schools to provide children with the best possible opportunities to become successful and life-long learners continues.

In 2014, I was delighted to become a governor at Speenhamland School and support its transition to Newbury Academy Trust. I feel very privileged to work alongside staff and fellow governors and trustees across all three schools in the Trust and value the opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being and outcomes of pupils/students throughout their schooling.

Mr Tim Morrison – Vice Chair of Trustees (Careers, Lead on Audit and Risk)

My wife and I have lived in Newbury since 2003 and have two teenage sons. Both of the boys attended Speenhamland until year six, with one of them now at University in Bristol and the other in the sixth form at Trinity. My career has been largely spent in financial services and for a number of years focused on leading technology change initiatives/programmes for various organisations. I now run a business in the leisure sector and am very interested in how we best prepare students to transition into the workplace.

Mr Mike Burroughs – Chair of F&R Committee and Pay Committee

I have lived in Newbury for the last 12 years with my Wife Steph and two girls who currently attend St John The Evangelist School and St Nicolas School. I am currently a parent governor at St John’s where I chair the finance committee. I wanted to become a school governor to volunteer in my local community as well as getting an understanding of the education sector that my girls were in and add my experience and expertise where required. I currently work as a Relationship Manager in commercial banking for HSBC where I look after a portfolio of SMEs. I have a good background in Financial and Business Management.

Mr William Johnson (Safeguarding)

I am a Detective Sergeant in Complex Investigations in the Thames Valley. Having started my career as an Engineer, a change of direction seventeen years ago to Policing meant a return to training school and exams. My last course was a vocational foundation degree in complex investigations. My role within the public sector ensuring deadlines and performance standards are met can also involve child protection matters. In addition, I am a member of the rewards and recognition panel that acknowledges the efforts of not only Police but members of the public.

As well as being a Father of a child at secondary school, my profession and prior experience as a Foster Carer has given me an in-depth understanding of the very real issues children of today face. I believe that education is vital in empowering children, and young adults, to believe in themselves and inspiring them to strive and achieve their very best. Education provides essential opportunities for all children to thrive, unlock their potential, discover their dreams and furthermore attain them. Every child really does matter and to develop a love of lifelong learning is invaluable!

Mr Dominic Paul (H&S)

Mr Marytn Ruks (GDPR, Cybersecurity)

I am the founder and managing director of an immersive learning business, a role that exercises many skills that are highly relevant to my role as a trustee. Previously I was a director at a global technology business with offices across seven countries. I am proud to be using the experience gained throughout my career to provide strategic oversight to the trust. I am also excited to be supporting a diverse and inclusive organisation that is delivering a positive impact to the wider community.

Mr Joshua Knight (SEND)

I’m the founder and director of a MedTech company which builds products to help hospitals, occupational health firms, and anyone in healthcare work with complex data, governance, and safeguarding. I’m also one of the founders of a non-profit enterprise which helps Neurodivergent people find meaningful, well-paid work. As a parent of a Neurodivergent child, I’m excited to support the trust in providing the best experience and outcomes for both SEN children and the entire pupil body – and as someone who has lived in-and-around the Newbury area for most of my life, I’m also deeply passionate about helping not just the trust, but the whole community surrounding us.

Dr Charlotte Wilson (CEO)

I am proud to be the Executive Headteacher and CEO of the Newbury Academy Trust.  I love working across our schools which are at the heart of our community serving children and their families.  I am a qualified Geography Teacher and have taught in a range of comprehensive schools since qualifying in 1996.  I am passionate about lifelong learning and recently achieved my Doctorate in Education from Reading University.  I am also a Lead Ofsted Inspector across the South East region.

Finance and Resources (F&R) including Audit and Risk (A&R) Committee

The Board of Trustees have established committees in accordance with the Articles of Association to assist with its responsibilities.  The Finance and Resources Committee meet 6 times each academic year and focus on financial policy and planning, financial monitoring, risk, audit, premises and staffing.

Mr Mike Burroughs – Chair

I have lived in Newbury for the last 12 years with my Wife Steph and two girls who currently attend St John The Evangelist School and St Nicolas School. I am currently a parent governor at St John’s where I chair the finance committee. I wanted to become a school governor to volunteer in my local community as well as getting an understanding of the education sector that my girls were in and add my experience and expertise where required. I currently work as a Relationship Manager in commercial banking for HSBC where I look after a portfolio of SMEs. I have a good background in Financial and Business Management.

Mr Tim Morrison – Vice Chair and A&R Lead

My wife and I have lived in Newbury since 2003 and have two teenage sons. Both of the boys attended Speenhamland until year six, with one of them now at University in Bristol and the other in the sixth form at Trinity. My career has been largely spent in financial services and for a number of years focused on leading technology change initiatives/programmes for various organisations. I now run a business in the leisure sector and am very interested in how we best prepare students to transition into the workplace.

Mr Mike McEnaney

I have two children at Trinity school and, having been a governor at their primary school, wished to be involved with and contribute to the success of their secondary school.
I am an experienced board director having held finance director positions in both the private sector and the NHS and also been responsible for HR, IT and Estates. I have gained this experience across a number of different sectors with Honda Car Manufacturing, Avis Car Rental, 

Private Equity and the NHS. I am a non-executive director of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust and a member of the audit committee of Oxford Brookes University.

I hope that this experience can be put to good use helping Newbury Academy Trust achieve its objectives and realise its vision.

Mr Martyn Ruks

I am the founder and managing director of an immersive learning business, a role that exercises many skills that are highly relevant to my role as a trustee. Previously I was a director at a global technology business with offices across seven countries. I am proud to be using the experience gained throughout my career to provide strategic oversight to the trust. I am also excited to be supporting a diverse and inclusive organisation that is delivering a positive impact to the wider community.

Mrs Daisy Dupree-Loxton

I am so proud to be a member of the Trinity School Local Governing Body and take this active part in my local community. I have built my career in HR working for world leading brands including The Walt Disney Company, B&Q and The John Lewis Partnership, focusing on improving working lives via policy and propositional changes.

My work and interest focus on smashing the stigma around mental health and encouraging open and non-judgmental conversations where people feel they can be their authentic selves and thrive. I am very active in campaigns around the improvement of early year’s education and funding and for working rights for working parents. 

I have a young daughter and have lived in Newbury with my husband since 2021.

Dr Charlotte Wilson

I am proud to be the Executive Headteacher and CEO of the Newbury Academy Trust.  I love working across our schools which are at the heart of our community serving children and their families.  I am a qualified Geography Teacher and have taught in a range of comprehensive schools since qualifying in 1996.  I am passionate about lifelong learning and recently achieved my Doctorate in Education from Reading University.  I am also a Lead Ofsted Inspector across the South East region.

Trinity Local Governing Body

The Board of Trustees have established Local Governing Bodies in accordance with the Articles of Association to assist with its responsibilities.  The Trinity LGB currently meet 6 times per academic year.

The LGB has delegated responsibility for:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.
• Hold the Executive Headteacher to account for the educational performance of Trinity and its students.

This is done through:

• Curriculum planning and delivery (though the school development plans, self-evaluation forms, school targets and policy reviews).
• Assessment and improvement (through monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of leadership and management, impact of quality of teaching on student progress and standards of achievement, continuing professional development and provision for all vulnerable groups).

 

Dr Susana Carvalho – Chair of Trinity LGB (Secondary Data)

I am a proud mum of three high achievers’ daughters that work hard and have found the proper support and challenge first at Speenhamland School and then at Trinity School. One has now graduated in Chemistry, the middle one is an undergrad in English Literature, and the youngest is thriving in Trinity.

I’ve practised Medicine with a speciality in Oncology for 18 + years, gaining a variety of skills, including in non-medical areas, developing my communication abilities, fairness, willingness to always strive for the better good of others and learning to value and respect each person. I have many passions, and Education is undoubtedly one of the greatest. I firmly believe that a School is more than an institution; it’s an essential part of a student’s life that will always make a considerable difference towards their choices and success in their future. If I can help ensure that we have the best teaching and experience for our students and the well-being of the staff who work with them daily, I believe I’ll be making a valuable contribution to our society.

I am a proud Governor for the Newbury Academy Trust, and I believe in their collective Ethos and strengths.  

Mrs Daisy Dupree-Loxton – Vice Chair

I am so proud to be a member of the Trinity School Local Governing Body and take this active part in my local community. I have built my career in HR working for world leading brands including The Walt Disney Company, B&Q and The John Lewis Partnership, focusing on improving working lives via policy and propositional changes.

My work and interest focus on smashing the stigma around mental health and encouraging open and non-judgmental conversations where people feel they can be their authentic selves and thrive. I am very active in campaigns around the improvement of early year’s education and funding and for working rights for working parents. 

I have a young daughter and have lived in Newbury with my husband since 2021.

Mr Wil Johnson (Safeguarding)

I am a Detective Sergeant in Complex Investigations in the Thames Valley. Having started my career as an Engineer, a change of direction seventeen years ago to Policing meant a return to training school and exams. My last course was a vocational foundation degree in complex investigations. My role within the public sector ensuring deadlines and performance standards are met can also involve child protection matters. In addition, I am a member of the rewards and recognition panel that acknowledges the efforts of not only Police but members of the public.

As well as being a Father of a child at secondary school, my profession and prior experience as a Foster Carer has given me an in-depth understanding of the very real issues children of today face. I believe that education is vital in empowering children, and young adults, to believe in themselves and inspiring them to strive and achieve their very best. Education provides essential opportunities for all children to thrive, unlock their potential, discover their dreams and furthermore attain them. Every child really does matter and to develop a love of lifelong learning is invaluable!

Mr Roshan Jacob (Staff Governor)

Coming from a family of teachers it has been amazing seeing how basic education can significantly improve the standard of life for students and their families. Growing up in India I have seen students who receive a good education become empowered and independent, supporting their local communities.

I am proud to be a teacher for over a decade and teaching one of the most disliked subjects! I love the challenge to change the belief that Maths is hard. I believe that as well as having the right to an education, anyone can learn. This is an opportunity to be part of a team who have similar values for the children in Newbury and surrounding area.

Mr Bruno Reis

I have a passion for education and a strong desire to make a positive, lasting impact on the students, faculty, and community of our school. I have a Bachelor's degree in electronics and computers and have been working in telecoms for more than 20 years.

I am also a strong believer in collaboration and I’m comfortable working with diverse groups in order to find solutions to complex problems.

I wish to use my experience to contribute to the betterment of our school and create a positive learning environment for our students and educators. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and make a meaningful impact on our community.

Mr Byron O’Regan

I qualified as a teacher in 2015 and quickly moved into pastoral leadership at The Oxford Academy. I then moved to Kennet where I led in the House system, followed by taking on the role of Head of Boy’s PE. I am now Head of PE at St Birinus School and I have been studying an MA in Educational Leadership since last January. I am currently writing my dissertation. I live locally to the school.

Mrs Rachel Smewing

I am a parent governor at Trinity and my child is in Year 8. I have lived in Thatcham for 40 years, and worked in the education sector for over 20 years. I am a local parent who is familiar with the area and understands the difference an excellent secondary education can make.

I work within the IT Sector in independent secondary education working the first 6 years in first and second line support assisting staff, pupils and parents with their IT queries, and then moving into web development which expanded to software development. Child protection and safeguarding are at the core of what we do as a team, and we support our students to make informed decisions about their use of the internet and social media.

More recently I have been involved in migrating over to new software platforms within HR, IT and Finance so understand the importance of having everyone on board when making such changes, and that school staff face challenges beyond the classroom.

I am honoured to see what goes on behind the scenes and be part of the Trinity LGB team.

Dr Charlotte Wilson

I am proud to be the Executive Headteacher and CEO of the Newbury Academy Trust.  I love working across our schools which are at the heart of our community serving children and their families.  I am a qualified Geography Teacher and have taught in a range of comprehensive schools since qualifying in 1996.  I am passionate about lifelong learning and recently achieved my Doctorate in Education from Reading University.  I am also a Lead Ofsted Inspector across the South East region.

 

Financial Reports

Please find below a link to the schools financial benchmarking website where the Consistent Financial Reporting (CFR) statement of income, expenditure and balances are published.

https://schools-financial-benchmarking.service.gov.uk/School?urn=138525

 

Trust Governance

Pay Committee

The Board of Trustees have established committees in accordance with the Articles of Association to assist with its responsibilities.  The Pay Committee meet at least twice each academic year.

Mr Mike Burroughs – Chair

I have lived in Newbury for the last 12 years with my Wife Steph and two girls who currently attend St John The Evangelist School and St Nicolas School. I am currently a parent governor at St John’s where I chair the finance committee. I wanted to become a school governor to volunteer in my local community as well as getting an understanding of the education sector that my girls were in and add my experience and expertise where required. I currently work as a Relationship Manager in commercial banking for HSBC where I look after a portfolio of SMEs. I have a good background in Financial and Business Management.

Dr Susana Carvalho – Vice Chair

I am a proud mum of three high achievers’ daughters that work hard and have found the proper support and challenge first at Speenhamland School and then at Trinity School. One has now graduated in Chemistry, the middle one is an undergrad in English Literature, and the youngest is thriving in Trinity.

I’ve practised Medicine with a speciality in Oncology for 18 + years, gaining a variety of skills, including in non-medical areas, developing my communication abilities, fairness, willingness to always strive for the better good of others and learning to value and respect each person. I have many passions, and Education is undoubtedly one of the greatest. I firmly believe that a School is more than an institution; it’s an essential part of a student’s life that will always make a considerable difference towards their choices and success in their future. If I can help ensure that we have the best teaching and experience for our students and the well-being of the staff who work with them daily, I believe I’ll be making a valuable contribution to our society.

I am a proud Governor for the Newbury Academy Trust, and I believe in their collective Ethos and strengths.  

Dr Alison Mitchell

A scientist by qualification, I spent several years working in academic research before embarking on a fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical industry. Living in Kintbury with my family since 1994, I have supported the local community in various voluntary roles. 

I started my experience in school governance in 2005, and as a mother of 5 children who have been through, primary, secondary and further education my passion for schools to provide children with the best possible opportunities to become successful and life-long learners continues.

In 2014, I was delighted to become a governor at Speenhamland School and support its transition to Newbury Academy Trust. I feel very privileged to work alongside staff and fellow governors and trustees across all three schools in the Trust and value the opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being and outcomes of pupils/students throughout their schooling.