As an academy, the ‘Trustees’ are accountable for the quality of education being provided. The Trustees appoint people to serve on Parental Advisory Bodies alongside the elected staff and parents who are in post to hold the local senior leadership team to account for standards and safeguarding. Through this, the Trust ensures strong local governance of each academy and retains a clear line of sight into the performance of each academy within its community.
The Parent Advisory Body consists of parents, staff and community representatives; the Head of School is a member of the PAB by virtue of their office. Co-opted Members are appointed by the PAB and are people, who in the opinion of the Board, have the skills required to contribute positively to the well-being of the school. Parent and staff members are elected to the Board by the parent and staff body respectively.
The Parent Advisory Body has a range of responsibilities including:
For more information on the Parent Advisory Board, click on the links below:
Reports:
Head of School
Steph Crump
Co-Opted Members
Anne Marie Earl - Chair
Ayesha Patel-Ali
Parent Members
Alexia Lee
Parent Observers
Staff Members
Karen Brand
Nicola Harrison
Meeting dates 2025/2026
2 October
20 November
5 March
16 July
To contact the Chair of the Parent Advisory Body, please email: clerk@lionacademytrust.net
Leigh Beck Junior School
Point Road
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 7TD
Telephone: 01268 683037
Email: school@leighbeckjunior.net
Extended Services: 01268 698553
Safeguarding: safeguarding.team@leighbeckjunior.net
Hard copies of any documents are available upon request from the school office
Contact:
Head of School - Aaron Wright
General enquiries - Charlotte Scott
Safeguarding - Toyah McHiggins safeguarding.team@leighbeckjunior.net
Complaints - Aaron Wright
