The David Ross Education Trust

David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best.

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Fairfield Academy

We hope you are able to take some time to explore and learn about the huge range of opportunities and experiences on offer at Fairfield Academy.

Governors

Our Governors

Fairfield Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

  • Andrew Clarke
    Executive Principal
  • Joanne Irving
    Interim Principal
  • Alan Tregunno
    DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)
  • Daniel Sutherland
    DRET Appointed Governor (Vice Chair)
  • Shane Ashford
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Zack Eckley
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Marc Summersell
    Staff Governor
  • Joanne Corrigan
    Staff Governor
  • Emma Kennedy
    Parent Governor
  • Amanda Bavin
    Parent Governor
  • Anna Chester
    Clerk

 

Current Governors

Name Governor Type Appointed By Term of Office  Term From Term To Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles  Governor Assigned Responsibilities  Attendance 23/24   Attendance 24/25
Shane Ashford Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First 24 Feb 2022 23 Feb 2026
  • Assistant Manager at Poundland. 
  • Member of USDAW Union.
  • Chair of Humberston ASC.
  • Art & Music
2 of a possible 4 0 of a possible 1
Amanda Bavin Parent governor Elected by parents First 12 Mar 2024 11 Mar 2028
  • Nothing to declare
  1 of a possible 3 1 of a possible 1
Andrew Clarke Executive Principal Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/
principal
Not applicable  25 Mar 2024 Ex Officio
  • Nothing to declare
  2 of a possible 2 1 of a possible 1
Zack Eckley Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First 27 Apr 2023 26 Apr 2027
  • Secondary Teacher at Havelock Academy.
  • Maths and Computer Science
4 of a possible 4 1 of a possible 1
Emma Kennedy Parent governor Elected by parents First 02 Aug 2023 1 Aug 2027
  • Nothing to declare
  • Safeguarding
2 of a possible 4 1 of a possible 1
Marc Summersell Staff governor Elected by school staff Second 04 Dec 2024 3 Dec 2028
  • Vice Chair on Edward Heneage Primary ASC.
  • Literacy & English
  • Attendance
2 of a possible 4 1 of a possible 1
Daniel Sutherland Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First 07 Feb 2024 6 Feb 2028
  • Nothing to declare
  • Sport
3 of a possible 3 1 of a possible 1
Alan Tregunno Appointed governor Appointed by foundation/Trust First 20 Jul 2021 19 Jul 2025
  • Governor on Havelock ASC
  • Chair
  • SEND
  • Buddy
4 of a possible 4 1 of a possible 1
Joanne Corrigan Staff governor Elected by school staff First 16 Jul 2024 15 Jul 2028
  • Nothing to declare
1 of a possible 1 1 of a possible 1
Joanne Irving Interim Principal Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal Not applicable 1 Sep 2024 Ex-officio
  • Nothing to declare
  • Interim Principal
Not applicable, not in post 1 of a possible 1

Former Governors

 Below is a list of governors that have served in the past 12 months. 

Name Governor Type Appointed By  Terms Served  First Appointed Leaving Date Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles  Attendance 23/24   Attendance 24/25
Louise Burgess Staff governor Elected by staff 1 28 Sep 2023 8 Mar 2024
  • Nothing to declare 
1 of a possible 1 Not applicable, not in post
Kizzi Matanga Principal Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/
principal
Not applicable  01 Sep 2017 30 Apr 2024
  • Nothing to declare
0 of a possible 2 Not applicable, not in post
Janine King Executive Principal Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/
principal
Not applicable  9 Nov 2023 25 Mar 2024
  • Director and Company Secretary of Heaton King Consultancy Ltd.
2 of a possible 2 Not applicable, not in post
Michael Trussell Trust governor Appointed by the foundation/trust 2 11 Mar 2020 4 Dec 2024
  • Assistant Principal at Havelock Academy
2 of a possible 4 0 of a possible 1

Contacting Us

The Governance Officer for Fairfield Academy is Gemma Yates. Gemma can be reached at governance@dret.co.uk

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governance@dret.co.uk.

If you are looking to contact a Governor to make a complaint or share a concern, please note that as per our Complaints Policy, governors do not investigate complaints at Stage 1 or Stage 2.  This enables them to be impartial should a complaint be escalated to a Stage 3 governor panel. If you wish to make a complaint, please complete this form and your complaint will be investigated accordingly.

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust’s scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team, (governance@dret.co.uk) who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below. 

march 2024 governor recruitment booklet.pdf

   

What is it like being a Governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.

governor testimonial booklet .pdf

 

 Emma Bennett 

Angela Watts 

Stephen Platten 

Garry Allen 

What training do Governors receive?

We offer an extensive range of training opportunities. Take a look at what is on offer for the current academic year.