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    The school is part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust and the Academy Governance Committee (AGC) is part of the governance structure of the Trust which is responsible for overseeing strategic decisions of the school. The governance structure for the trust as a whole is outlined in the governance structure documents here. As an Academy Governance Committee we work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the best quality education is provided to every child. It is our responsibility to support, challenge, ask questions and ultimately represent the school community. The Academy Governance Committee acts as a ‘critical friend’ to the senior leadership team, questioning and challenging decisions in a constructive and professional way.

    Academy Governance Committees have key roles in relation to: providing support, monitoring and challenge around educational experience and performance; church, community and stakeholder engagement and supporting alignment with Trust strategy, approach, ethos and values. The AGC Members meet regularly, visit the school when possible and during special events. As a team, we are able to support the school to function well and strive to provide a high standard of education.

    As a Church of England School Academy (part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust) all the AGC Members support the school in being a place of inclusive welcome and education for everyone.

    OUR ACADEMY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

    AGC Membership and Attendance

    Harris CofE Academy Membership and Attendance 2025-26

    Harris CofE AGC Membership 2025-26

     
    Harris CofE AGC Membership 2025-26
    Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appt End Date Appointed By Attendance 2024/25
    Foundation Mrs Elizabeth Pichon Substitute Ex-Officio and Vice Chair 03.01.2023 02.01.2027 DBE 4/5
    Foundation Miss Ann Weitzel Co-Chair 25.09.19 03.07.26 02.07.2030 DBE 4/5
    Foundation Mr Murray Naish 6/3/2019 02.06.2023 02.06.2027 DBE 5/5
    Foundation Rev Dr James Sampson Foster 21.03.2025 20.03.2029 DBE 2/2
    Foundation Mr  Sooraj Sitaram 22.11.2022 18.12.2023 17.12.2027 DBE 2/5
    Foundation Mrs Fleur  Maxwell-Middle Co-Chair 22.11.2024 21.11.2028 DBE 4/4
    Parent Dr Ifeanyichukwu Nworie 28.01.2025 27.01.2029 Elected by Parents 2/3
    Parent Mrs Karen Sharp 28.01.2025 27.01.2029 Elected by Parents 3/3
    Staff Mr Roberta  Harrison Headteacher n/a Ex-officio N/a 5/5
    Staff
    AGC Members who have resigned in the last 12 months Appointed By Attendance 2024/25
    Associate Ms Deborah Cole-Wilde 04.12.2024 03.12.2025 AGC 3/4
                       

     

    Harris CofE Academy - Register of Interests 2025-26

    DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS

    10/11/2025

    Fleur Maxwell-Middle

    18.04.2023

    1

    Elected by Parents

     

    .

    The Warriner Multi Academy Trust , I am a Compliance & Governance Manager

    Sep-13

     

    17.09.25

    Ann Weitzel

    25.09.19

    2

    DBE

    None

    None

    Trustee of Coventry Schools Educational Trust

    05.11.2018

     

    16/01/2026

    Liz Pichon

    03.01.2023

    1

    DBE

    Nil Return

    17.09.25

    Roberta Harrison

    N/a Ex-Offcio

     

    Trust

    Nil Return

    17.09.25

    Murray Naish

    03/06/2019

    2

    DBE

    Nil Return

    19/01/2026

    Sooraj Sitaram

    22.11.2022

    2

    DBE

    Nil Return

    17.09.25

    Joanne Brennan

    29.09.2022

    1

    Elected by Staff

    Nil Return

    17.09.25

    Ifeanyichukwu Nworie

    28.01.25

    1

    Elected by Parents

    Nil Return

    17.09.25

    James Sampson Foster

    21.03.2025

    1

    DBE

    Trustee of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Andrew, Rugby

    30.06.24

         

    18.12.2025

    Karen Sharp

    28.01.25

    1

    Elected by Parents

    Binley Woods Primary School

    1.4.2022

         

    20.11.2025

    Siobhan Roberson

    N/a - Leadership Team

       

    Nil Return

    02.12.2025

    Anya Kinsella

    N/a - Leadership Team

       

    Nil Return

    20/11/2025

    Chris Peirce

    N/a - Leadership Team

       

    Nil Return

    21/11/2025

    Laura Blackburn

    N/a - Leadership Team

       

    Blackburn Property Ltd (house rental, director of the company with my husband)

    23.07.18

         

    26.11.2025

    John Naylor

    N/a - Leadership Team

       

    Nil Return

    AGC Members who have left in the last 12 months
    DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS

    18/11/2024

    Deborah Cole-Wilde

    04.12.2024

    1- ceased18.09.2025

    AGC

    Nil Return

    AGC Meeting Dates 2025-26

    HAR Day: Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday   Wednesday Wednesday  
    Date: 17.09.25 03.12.25 11.02.26 No meeting 06.05.26 01.07.26  
    Time 2.00pm - 4.00pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm   2.00pm - 4.00pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm  
                     

    CLERK TO THE AGC 

    Belinda Lowe - belinda.lowe@covmat.org

    AGC CO-CHAIRS

    Ann Weitzel - ann.weitzel@harris.covmat.org

    Fleur Maxwell-Middle - fleur.maxwellmiddle@harris.covmat.org