The Governing Body consists of people from the academy’s community, such as parents, staff, local businesses and the Police. Governors are volunteers and most serve for four years.
All academies within the Trust are governed by the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and Members. The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust governance structure establishes clear lines of accountability, overview and scrutiny at three levels: The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Members; the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and its Committees; and the Academy Governing Body (AGB).
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. The Trusts scheme of delegation, AGB terms of reference and articles of association can be accessed by the clicking the links below. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust – Governance
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
 Mrs Natalie Train (Nat) Nat is a Parent Governor. Nat is the Chair and Safeguarding Link Governor at Manor Farm Academy. Recently retired from a career in the Royal Air Force, Nat served as a Personnel Support Officer for almost 20 years and enjoyed a very diverse career path. She enjoyed many years serving overseas and worked primarily within employment policy, personnel management, and infrastructure management. She is a parent at Manor Farm Academy and also a volunteer with the Manor Farm Academy PTFA. |
 Dr Katie Ruane Dr Katie Ruane is a Community Governor. She is a parent and practitioner psychologist, who works as a Senior Educational Psychologist in a local authority and has worked with education settings, children and their families for over 17 years. Katie has previous experiences as an Associate School Governor and University Tutor, and is currently a Trustee of a local children’s charity. |
 Mr Joseph Wilson Joe is a Community Governor and Vice-Chair of Governors for the academy. He is a Deputy Headteacher within Nottinghamshire with a wealth of experience in Education over the last 13 years. |
 Mr Lee Sirdifield Lee is a Parent Governor at Manor Farm Academy, and link governor for computing, PE, music, and Health and Safety. Lee works as an assistant director for corporate services within the public sector, leading on complex ,multi-agency programmes. He brings over 20 years experience in developing and implementing organisational strategy, plans, programmes and initiatives. Lee has operated both regionally and nationally to develop policy, challenge approach and leverage relationships to drive value and success. |
 Mrs Gillian Boast Teacher Governor |
 Mrs Claire Speed Support Staff Governor |
| Name | Governor category | How appointed | Date of appointment | Term of office | Business interests declared | Governance roles in other educational institutions | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2022-2023 |
| Andrea Collins | Headteacher | n/a | n/a | n/a | None | None | 3/3 |
| Gillian Boast | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by staff | 21 November 2020, Re-elected 7 February 2024 | 4 years | None | None | 2/3 |
| Natalie Train | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 23 February 2022 | 4 years | Member of Manor Farm PTFA | None | 3/3 |
| Katie Ruane | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 December 2022 | 4 years | Senior Educational Psychologist within the Educational Psychology Service who offers L.E.A.D Schools in Nottinghamshire a support service. Director Solution Focused Psychology Limited. | Trustee Board Member for Children’s Links and Linking Up | 3/3 |
| Joseph Wilson | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 12 December 2022 | 4 years | N/A | N/A | 3/3 |
| Lee Sirdifield | Parent Governor | Elected by parents (elected unopposed) | 20 January 2023 | 4 years | N/A | N/A | 2/3 |
| Claire Speed | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by staff | 25 October 2022 | 4 years | N/A | N/A | 3/3 |
| Stephanie West | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 4 March 2024 | 4 years | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Phill Beckett | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by Trust | 4 March 2024 | 1 year | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Safeguarding Link Governor: Natalie Train
Contact / Any questions?
If you:
• have any questions;
• want to raise any issues with the Governors;
• are unable to find the information you want; or,
• you wish to apply to join the Governing Body,
Please contact the Chair of Manor Farm Governors, Natalie Train, at:
Tiber Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9ST; Telephone: 01522 681892; or Email: [email protected]