Trustee Menu

Peter Thorn
Peter ThornChair of Trustees
Chair of Trustees, Chair of the Finance Committee, appointed by the Trust Board, Member and original signatory
Wendy Esterhuysen
Wendy EsterhuysenTrustee
Co-opted Trustee
Peter Thorn
Danny EdwardsHeadteacher
Vice-Chair of Trustees, Chair of the Teaching & Learning Committee, appointed by the Trust Board, Member
Peter Thorn
Wen-Lan RichardMember
Vice Chair, Teaching and Learning Committee, Careers Trustee, Diversity & Inclusion
Peter Thorn
George HolderMember
Matt Walker
Matt WalkerParent Trustee
Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
Carole Moore
Carole MooreChair of the People and External Relations Committee
Chair of the People and External Relations Committee, appointed by the Trust Board
Carole Moore
Kirstie HardymanParent Trustee
Parent Trustee - Teaching and Learning

The Role of the Trustees

Cox Green School Academy Trust is both a charitable company and an academy trust. As such, its Trustees serve as both charity trustees (under Section 177(1) of the Charities Act 2011) and company directors. Because they have responsibilities under both charity and company law, the terms Trustees and Directors are often used interchangeably.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance, strategic leadership and effective management of the Academy Trust. In accordance with the Trust's Articles of Association and Funding Agreement, the Board is legally accountable for all statutory responsibilities, the performance of the Trust, and ensuring that appropriate systems of governance, financial oversight and internal control are in place. This includes approving and maintaining a robust Scheme of Delegated Financial Authority.

The Board's work is centred around three core governance functions:

  • Setting the strategic direction by establishing the Trust's vision, ethos and long-term priorities.
  • Holding senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the school, the achievement and wellbeing of its students, and the effective performance management of staff.
  • Overseeing financial performance to ensure that public funds are managed responsibly, deliver value for money, and support the Trust's strategic objectives.

The Board comprises Trustees who are elected by parents and staff, together with Trustees appointed by the Members of Cox Green School Academy Trust, in accordance with the Trust's Articles of Association.

While the Board retains overall responsibility for governance, much of its detailed work is undertaken through specialist committees, which report back to the full Board. Each committee meets at least three times each academic year.

Board Committees

  • People & External Relations
  • Finance, Resources & Audit
  • Teaching & Learning

The Trustees publish an Annual Report each year, providing an overview of the Trust's governance, financial stewardship and performance, together with details of how the school is led and managed.

Trustees' Annual Reports

If you would like to contact the Board of Trustees or to see minutes of the Board of Trustee meetings please email the Governance Professional at  l.hennigan@coxgreen.com