Governance
The Governing Body plays a vital role in the leadership and life of our school. Working in partnership with the Principal and staff, governors help to set the vision and strategic direction of the school, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their very best.
Governors provide both support and challenge, holding the school to account for standards, safeguarding, and the use of resources. They bring a wide range of skills and experience from the local community, and together they act in the best interests of all pupils.
On this page you can find out more about our governors, their roles, and the important work they do to make sure our school continues to thrive.
| Name | Type of Governor |
|---|---|
| Tanya Cole | Staff |
| Sarah Sargieson | Principal |
| Lee Fallin – Chair | Community |
Governance at Venn Academy Trust
This school is part of Venn Academy Trust, which provides strategic oversight and accountability for all its academies.
The Trust is governed by its Members and Board of Trustees, who hold ultimate responsibility for standards, finance, safeguarding and compliance. Day-to-day leadership is delegated to the Trust’s executive team and the school’s senior leaders, with local governance provided through a Local Governing Body.
Further information:
Chair of Governors Lee Fallin can be contacted via the school office.
Telephone: 01482 585203
Email: bv-admin@vennacademy.org


“Your school helps pupils to become
confident rounded young people.”

“Once at school, the life coach works with
individuals to help them to deal with any anxieties that they may have.”

“Pupils told inspectors that they really value the way in which they feel respected at your school.”

“Inspectors saw first-hand the way in which your staff spoke to pupils with compassion and respect.”

“In classrooms, pupils focus hard and respond well to any advice and guidance that is given to them.”

“Teachers consider
pupils’ emotional well-being deeply and give them space when they need to refocus.”

“Teachers and teaching assistants work hard to ensure that pupils are ‘nudged’ in the right direction in lessons.”

“An SEMH curriculum runs through the heart of your school.”

“The systems and structures that you have put in place ensure that pupils feel safe at school.”

“Pupils talked to us about the way in which you
and your staff celebrate difference and help to make everyone feel valued.”

“Teaching at your school is characterised by positive relationships between members of staff and pupils.”

“The work of the
life coach can include one-to-one work in addition to positive thinking strategies,
mindfulness and aromatherapy.”

“Within classrooms, teachers reward positive behaviours consistently.”

“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”

“Pupils welcome new arrivals with understanding and compassion.”

“All pupils benefit from targets to help them to develop their social and emotional skills and to build a level of resilience.”

“Pupils make strides socially and emotionally.”

“Pupils value the way in which you and your
staff make everyone feel included.”

“Pupils are given chances to reflect upon this
through ‘life books’ where observations are made, and improvements praised.”

“You seek to identify any triggers which cause pupils to behave erratically and you work towards eliminating these.”

“The most striking aspect of your school is the way in which you plan to support pupils’ individual needs.”

“Before coming to
school, you and other leaders work hard to understand the needs of individual
pupils.”

“Pupils at your school feel safe.”

“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”



