Our Governors

Chair of Governors

Tom Lumley (Interim Chair) - Foundation Governor

Date of Appointment: 21.09.2023
Appointed by: Trust
End of Term: 20.09.2027 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 3/4
Area of Responsibility: Standards
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest:
NCETM/Maths Hubs (September 2017)
The Education Alliance - Deputy Head of YWTT
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: Sister-in-law is Principal at Newland St John’s CE Academy

Our Governors

Bethan Jones - Parent Governor

Date of Appointment: 09.07.2025
Appointed by: Trust Appointed
End of Term: 08.07.2029 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 2/4
Link: SEND & Pupil Premium
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Parent of child at Newland St John’s CE Academy
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Charlotte Bowes - Parent Governor

Date of Appointment: 03.11.2025
Appointed by: Trust Appointed
End of Term: 02.11.2029
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Link: None assigned
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: 
Director of Teaching & Learning - Motor Trades GTA
Partner owns a flooring company
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Emily Rack - Staff Governor

Date of Appointment: 21.03.2023
Appointed by: Staff Election
End of Term: 20.03.2027 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Link: Behaviour and Attendance
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Teacher at Newland St John’s CE Academy
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Jake Madin - Foundation Governor (Ex-Officio)

Date of Appointment: 03.11.2025
Appointed by: 
End of Term: 02.11.2025
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Area of Responsibility: None assigned
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: TBC
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Lee Robertson - Foundation Governor

Date of Appointment: 04.02.2026
Appointed by: 
End of Term: 03.02.2026
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 2/2
Area of Responsibility: None assigned
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: TBC
Governance role at another educational institution: TBC
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: TBC

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Helen Robinson - Foundation Governor

Date of Appointment: 29.10.2024
Appointed by: Diocese of York
End of Term: 28.10.2028 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Link: None assigned
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Employee at Hull Scrap Store
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Lisa Brett - In Attendance

Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Declared Business and/or Pecuniary Interest:
Principal at Newland St John’s CE Academy St John’s Church

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Neil Kenningham - In Attendance

Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 3/4
Declared Business and/or Pecuniary Interest:
Assistant Principal at Newland St John’s CE Academy St John’s Church