Local Governing Body

The Local Governing Body (LGB) is a fundamental part of the governance structure of The Mercian Trust and operates under powers delegated by the Trust Board of Trustees. Local Governors (Champions) help ensure that the voices and experiences of pupils, staff, parents, carers and the wider community are heard and considered in the development of the school. Their focus is on school culture, inclusion, belonging, stakeholder engagement, enrichment opportunities, community relationships and the distinctive character and identity of the school.

Local Governors provide support, challenge and local insight to school leaders, helping to champion the school's vision and ensure that every child has access to a positive and enriching educational experience. They do not exercise responsibility for Trust-wide strategy, finance, staffing, educational performance, safeguarding compliance, SEND statutory duties or operational management, as these responsibilities sit with the Trust Board, its committees and executive leaders. Where Local Governors identify significant concerns or risks, these are escalated through the Trust's governance and assurance structures.

For information about The Mercian Trust's governance arrangements, including the Board of Trustees, Members, governance committees and key governance documents, please visit the Governance section of the Trust website.

Name.	Appointment Date.	Term of office expires.	Category.	Relevant Business Interests.	Relationships with school staff	Governor roles elsewhere.	Attendance 2025/26.
David Lomax Link Governor for SEND and Pupil Premium. (Chair)	1.1.26	31.12.29	Appointed by Vine Trust.	None.	None.	None.	5/5
Krissi Carter	N/A	N/A	Headteacher of Walsall Studio School.	None.	Staff Member	None.	5/5
Rob Colbourne Link Governor for Careers.	1.1.26	31.12.29	Appointed by Mercian Trust.	None.	None.	None.	4/5
Stuart Roberts (Also serves as a member of the Mercian Trust’s Finance and Resources Committee.) Link Governor for Attendance.	1.1.26	31.12.29	Appointed by the Vine Trust.	None.	None.	None	5/5
Chandeep Kundi Link Governor for Safeguarding.	9.4.25	8.4.29	Appointed by the Mercian Trust.	None.	None.	None.	2/5
Sara Elwell	5.1.26	4.1.30	Co-opted.	None	None	None	2/3

Resignations

Mr. Mohamed Abdulaziz resigned on 06.03.26

Local Governing Body

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