Academy Governors
Drapers’ Academy is set up as a company limited by guarantee with a charitable status. It is governed by a board of Trustees (the governing body) constituted under a memorandum of association and articles of association, like most limited companies, but in addition is a registered charity.
All the responsibilities of the Trustees are given to the Governors and the governing body has the clearly defined strategic role in shaping the success of Draoers’ Academy with the following key responsibilities;
- ensuring the quality of educational provision
- challenge and monitor the performance of the academy
- managing the academy trust’s finances and property
- employing staff.
Drapers’ is very fortunate to benefit from a governing body made up from a range of representatives, including a number of our sponsors, a local councillor, the principal and a local community representative. All members of our governing body are appointed on the basis of the contribution that they will make to the school and have a legal duty to act only in the interest of the Academy.
The Governors of Drapers’ Academy
Mr Matthew Slater* Principal
Major General Adrian Lyons (CBE) Chair of Governors & The Drapers’ Company
Mr James Devereux The Drapers’ Company
MrSteven Beharrell The Drapers’ Company
Mr Alan Morris The Drapers’ Company
Prof. Morag Shiach Vice Chair of Governors & Queen Mary, University of London
Prof. Mike Watkinson Queen Mary, University of London
Prof. Susan Dilly Queen Mary, University of London
Cllr. Geoffrey Starns Local Authority
Rev. Russell Moul Community
Karen Taylor Parent
Vacancy Parent
We are actively seeking to include at least two parent governors on the Board of Governors. If you are the parent of a pupil at Drapers’ Academy and would like to find out how to apply for this position or simply for further information please email admin@drapersacademy.com or call the Principal, Matthew Slater, on 01708 371331.
*Ex Officio Governor
