The Department for Education published five pillars of quality for multi-academy trusts.
The five pillars are:
Primary responsibility for these functions is held by the Trust Board of Trustees, but it delegates responsibilities to the committees of the Trust Board, including the Local Governing Committees (LGC) of each academy, and roles within the Trust Central Team via the Scheme of Delegation (see below).
Ark Federation Governors:
Our Local Governance Committee (LGC) is structured to consist of 6 Trust Appointed Governors, 2 Parent Governors, 1 Staff Governor and the Headteacher– currently there are 2 vacancies for Trust Appointed Governors, and 2 vacancies for Parent Governors.
| First Name | Last Name | Role | Appointing Body | Date of Appointment | Term of Office End Date |
| Matthew | Price | Chair of Governors | Ex-Officio | Ex Officio | Ex-Officio |
| Gerry | Budworth | Trust Appointed | DNEAT | 1.11.22 | 31.10.26 |
| Gabby | Saunders | Trust Appointed | DNEAT | 1.11.22 | 31.10.26 |
| Garry | Pillar | Trust Appointed | DNEAT | 8.12.25 | 7.12.29 |
| Ryan | Freeman | Headteacher | Ex-Officio | Ex Officio | Ex-Officio |
| Karen | Lea | Staff Governor | Peterhouse Staff | 19.3.26 | 18.3.30 |
Link Governor Responsibilities
Our Local Governing Body includes a number of Link Governors, each with a specific area of responsibility across The Ark Federation. Link Governors work closely with school leaders to monitor key aspects of school life, ensuring strong accountability and a clear understanding of how each area supports pupils at Moorlands and Peterhouse.
| Role Title | What the Role Does | Link Governor |
|
Safeguarding |
Works with school staff to monitor how the school keeps children safe. | Garry Pillar |
|
SEND |
Works with the SENCO to review provision for pupils with additional needs; monitors SEND action plans; ensures inclusive practice across the federation. | Gerry Budworth |
|
Website Compliance |
Reviews the school website against DfE statutory requirements. | Garry Pillar |
Could you be a Local Governor?
We are always looking to add Governors to our Local Governance Committee.
It’s a rewarding role that will give you an insight into the work of Moorlands and Peterhouse Primary Academies and is a great chance to make a difference for the children.
As governors, it is important to have a range of views around the table. The most important part is having the enthusiasm to help get the best outcomes for the school, the children, and the wider community.
If you think you might be interested, then please either contact the school office (office@moorlands.dneat.org.uk or office@peterhouse.dneat.org.uk ) and one of the current team will get in touch for a chat – with no obligation
Application Form – if you’re interested in becoming a school governor, here is a link to the Governor Application Form (see below) – for parent governors there is a different form which is available from the school office when there is a vacancy.
How can you contact the governing body?
The governors welcome suggestions, feedback and ideas from parents. The Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school offices, and will endeavour to respond within 5 school days.
As is the case in many schools across the country, the Diocese of Norwich’s Academy Trusts (DNEAT and St Benet’s MAT) have exciting volunteer opportunities for new governors from the local community.
Being a local governor for an academy in our Multi-Academy Trusts is a valuable and fulfilling role.
As a governor, you will be able to:
We welcome applications from individuals of all faiths and none, of all ages and levels of experience and from all backgrounds. Knowledge of education and the education system or board experience are not necessary – your skills, attitude and commitment are more valuable. Our Governors are asked to agree to uphold the Christian ethos of the Multi-Academy Trust.
More details can be found online here Volunteer Governor Opportunities – The Diocese of Norwich Multi Academy Trusts – DNEAT
We attach a link to our Governance Recruitment Pack. You will find the application form within the Recruitment Pack.
Please return all completed application forms to the Governance Team at Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DONESC) governance@donesc.or.uk