Governance

Governance is key to the success of Zest Academy Trust.
The Trust have three core functions:

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the Trust

  • To hold its headteachers to account for the educational performance of its academies and pupils and the appraisal of staff

  • To ensure financial probity

Working in partnership with

Attendance of Meetings 2022 – 2023

Appropriate Body Governance Role Name Relevant declarations of interest Date of Appointment Date of Disassociation Meeting Attendance
Zest Academy Trust Member & Director Chair Philip Thompson Blackpool Borough Council Employee 22/04/2016 Trust Board 4 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Mark Hamblett Member of NAHT

Vice Chair of Governors Bay Leadership Academy

Foundation Governor St Patrick’s CE Primary School

Chairman Endmoor Village Hall

Elder Kendall United Reform Church

 01/09/2018 Trust Board 4 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Member Jim Henderson Kaleidoscope Education Consultant

Member ACSL

Member Champion Education Trust

Governor Blatchington Mill School

Spouse The Constant Group

 31/08/2019 Trust Board  1 out of 1
Zest Academy Trust Member Nick Toyne Education Consultant XHT Education Ltd

Member NAHT

Associate Governor Park Community School Seaview Trust

 09/12/2019 Trust Board 0 out of 3
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Susan Darbyshire CEO/Executive Headteacher CFAT (Community First Academy Trust)

Trustee CFAT

Director Wigan Road Development

Volunteer Childline

 08/03/2019 Trust Board 3 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Rebecca Foxton Business Manager Hawes Side Academy

Secretary Hawes Side Academy

HSA client of Moore & Smalley

 25/01/2023 Trust Board 4 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Hemant Asher 26/10/2022 Trust Board 3 out of 4
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Michelle Kirkham Blackpool & Fylde College Employee 23/03/2018 20/10/2022 Trust Board 0 out of 3
Zest Academy Trust Trustee Celia Davies 20/10/2022 22/09/2023 Trust Board 2 out of 4