Meet the Local Governing Board: Mary Elliot
Welcome from the Chair of Governors
On behalf of all Governors, I welcome you to the Mary Elliot Academy Website. We hope that you find the information presented relevant to your needs, clear and comprehensive.
Mary Elliot Academy joined Thrive Education Partnership Trust recently and a big reason for integration is the shared Vision and Values, which we fully endorse, are detailed here. The Mary Elliot Academy Local Governing Board (LGB) is the guardian of the school vision. We are working with the academy senior leadership team (SLT) to ensure that everything they do supports these values.
It is also our role to engage with the SLT to understand what is happening in the school in terms of safeguarding, pupil performance, curriculum development and wellbeing, the quality of teaching and learning and effective staff management. We will hold the school to account on behalf of the parents and the trust.
An integral part of our agenda is building strong engagement with the Parents/Guardians. The voice of the Parents/Guardians is integral to becoming the school that we all want for the children. We are looking at ways to increase this engagement and would love for you to suggest ideas to us. The website will help us all to keep in touch and stay informed.
The LGB is well represented by committed Co-opted, Parent, and Staff Governors. Many have extensive experience, and all are dedicated to continuously improving skills to be an effective governing body.
The Current Chair of the Local Governing Body is: Abdullah Khalid
Mail can be sent directly to:
Abdullah Khalid, Mary Elliot Academy, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7NR
Alternatively, he can be emailed via:
enquiry@mary-elliot.thrive.ac
Abdullah Khalid - Chair
Abdullah brings to the role extensive experience of Senior Leadership, financial stewardship and governance in the private sector. Acting as the Chair is very humbling for me and I wish to contribute to the Local Governing Board by listening to all stakeholders and harnessing the collective strengths of the LGB to support the school and the SLT.
Simon Osborne - Governor
Simon is a co-opted governor, and firmly believe that we deliver the best for our pupils by encouraging excellence in everything that school delivers. Simon has a very limited knowledge of education, having spent his working life in the IT industry. Simon has previously served as a parent governor and chair of governors at a different local school. Following his retirement, Simon has recently joined the governing body with the intention that he can support and serve Mary Elliot Academy.
Rachael Bowen - Staff Governor
Rachael is the Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). She brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice. Rachael works closely with staff, students and families to ensure that every learner is safe, supported and able to thrive. As a staff governor, she provides valuable insight into the strategic leadership of the school and is passionate about promoting positive outcomes for all young people.
Mandy Moore - Staff Governor
Mandy is the School Office Administrator and has worked at the school for many years in a range of roles. She has extensive experience supporting learners both in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant and through her current role in the school office. This gives her a strong understanding of the day-to-day needs of students, staff and families. Mandy is passionate about ensuring learners are well supported and that staff voices are represented within the governing body.
Henna Hussain - Governor
Henna is a Store Manager at Tesco, bringing valuable leadership, organisational and people-management experience to the governing body. She is passionate about supporting positive outcomes for all learners and is particularly interested in helping young people access meaningful careers experiences and future opportunities. Henna is committed to working with the school to strengthen links between education and the world of work, ensuring students are well prepared for life beyond school.