Academy Committee
The East Manchester Academy’s Local Academy Committee (LAC) is represented by numerous members of the community. Governors are an important part of our school community and provide essential critical support.
Academy Committee
| Name | Title | Governor Type | Appointed By | Appointed | Office Ends | Business and Pecuniary Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Harris | Chair of Governors | Trust | 06/07/26 | 05/07/30 | LH 2UK Education Limited – Education Leadership Consultancy – Director/Owner – November 2018 | Retained Education Advisor – Carlton Academy Trust – Retained Advisor as needed – September 2025 | Hazelwood High School – Education – Governor of Local Academy Committee – June 2025 | |
| Jackie Bowen | Ex Officio Governor / Headteacher | Manchester Schools Alliance, Director, April 2024 | ||||
| Sam Shaw | Trust | 27/11/25 | 26/11/29 | No interests declared | ||
| Fiona O’Sullivan | Chair of Governors | Trust | 02/10/23 | 18/06/26 (date stepped down) | My daughter Lily O’Sullivan was appointed as PA to the Headteacher at TEMA in July 2024 through an independent external advertisement and process which I was not involved in | |
| Phil Beswick | Vice Chair | Trust | 02/10/23 | 18/06/26 (date stepped down) | Phil Beswick Educational Consultancy – Educational Consultant/Director since 2021 | |
| Alan Braven | Trust | 02/10/23 | 18/06/26 (date stepped down) | Ambition Community Trust – Consultant since January 2025 | North Ridge High School – Governor since September 2024 | ||
| Janet Doherty | Trust | 02/10/23 | 18/06/26 (date stepped down) | Bright Futures – Facilitator since September 2021 | DIY Theatre Company – Partner is a Creative Director since September 2017 |
Committee Attendance at Meetings
Contact the Local Academy Committee
If parents/carers wish to contact the Local Academy Committee, please route any enquiry or written correspondence (addressed private and confidential) to Chair of Local Academy Committee, via the academy. Alternatively, email admin@temac.co.uk
Academy Committee Meeting Documents and Minutes
In accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook, Greater Manchester Education Trust will make available for public inspection:
- The agenda for every meeting of the academy committee and sub-committees
- The approved minutes of each meeting
- Any report, document or other paper considered at each meeting
For further information, please contact Greater Manchester Education Trust.
