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"Becoming a governor turned my frustration into purpose. It opened my eyes to the incredible work schools do behind the scenes and gave me a chance to grow, give back, and help shape a better future for our children."
— Karen Rust, Parent Governor, CTS
CTS Governance Information
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NAME OF GOVERNOR |
ROLE |
APPOINTING |
DATE APPOINTED |
TERM OF OFFICE ENDS |
ATTENDANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arron Gourlay | Chair Co-opted Governor |
Academy members | Sep 2026 |
Feb 2030 |
2/2 |
| Anna Jenkins | Associate Principal | Ex officio | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kayleigh Davis | Clerk to Governors | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| John Shaw | Co-opted Governor | LGB | Jun 22 | Jun 26 | 2/3 |
| Karen Rust | Co-opted Governor | LGB | Nov 23 | Nov 27 | 2/3 |
| Paul Shepherd | Staff Governor |
Elected by staff | Sep 23 | Sep 27 | 3/3 |
| Maire Hayes | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | Nov 25 | Nov 29 | 2/3 |
| Glenn Smith | Co-opted Governor | LGB | Feb 26 | Feb 30 | 2/2 |
|
NAME OF GOVERNOR |
ROLE |
APPOINTING BODY |
DATE APPOINTED |
DATE OF RESIGNATION |
ATTENDANCE 25-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demelza Burn |
Chair Co-opted Governor |
Academy members | March 2019 |
March 2026 |
2/3 |
At Corby Technical School (CTS), the Local Governing Board (LGB) plays a vital role in supporting strong leadership, holding the Principal to account, and ensuring high standards for students and staff. As a committee of the Trust Board, governors meet at least three times a year to challenge and support the school’s performance, safeguard its values, and ensure it is meeting the needs of its pupils and community.
Corby Technical School is part of the Brooke Weston Trust, a multi-academy trust. The LGB acts as a local committee, gathering insight and information that supports the strategic work of the Trust Board and helps inform decision-making at a trust-wide level.
Working closely with the Principal, Regional Executive Prinicpals, and Trust leaders, governors:
• Help shape strategic priorities and ensure accountability
• Monitor educational outcomes and compliance
• Ensure pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and behaviour remain high
• Represent the local community and maintain strong relationships with families and stakeholders
We follow the Trust’s 4S model of governance, which focuses on:
Standards, Safeguarding, SEND, and Stakeholders.
This ensures that governors concentrate on the most impactful areas for school improvement and pupil success.
Local governance is essential in upholding the Trust’s mission to ensure that no child is left behind, and that every student receives the best possible education and a ‘ticket for life’.