Governance

Our Vision

To be an exceptional and responsive academy sponsor providing life-changing education, skills and experiences for individuals in our academies and in their communities.

Our Values

We believe that education can transform lives
We respect the individual, relishing the contribution that diversity brings
We strive to be the best we can be, actively and with pride
We look after our environment to keep it safe, healthy and inclusive
We lead by example and work as a team
We take responsibility for our own actions and are active in finding solutions to any problems
We respond flexibly to the needs of students & take advantage of opportunities in the City of Leeds and the wider world

Leeds West Academy LAB Members

	Dan Whieldon - Principal / Ex-officio Ex-officio Principal of Leeds West Academy
	Cllr. Caroline Gruen - Chair 06/07/2023-06/07/2026 Leadership and Governance An elected City Councillor representing the ward of Bramley and Stanningley
	Charlotte Dowd - Staff Governor (Teaching) 28/11/2022-27/11/2025 Teacher at Leeds West Academy
	Darren Finlay - Vice-Chair 06/07/2023-06/07/2026 Staff matters, Health and Safety Barrister at Park Square Barristers in Leeds and head of the Civil team.
	Gillian Knutsson - Board Nominee 16/01/2021 - 15/01/2024 Behaviour and Closing the Gap Previously an interim Headteacher and Principal in schools in the west of Leeds.
	Donna Hobson - Staff Governor (Non-Teaching) 27/04/2023 - 27/04/2026 Assistant SENDco at Leeds West Academy
	Shaun Kiernan - Board Appointee 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2024 Works at Wellspring Academy Trust
	Jonathan Hartley - Parent Governor 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2024 Senior Cyber Security Specialist at Asda
	Marie Penman - Parent Governor 20/06/2023-19/06/2026 Project Manager at Llouds Banking Group
	Alicia Roberts - Sponsor Appointee / WRAT Staff Member 27/04/2023-27/04/2026 An Assistant Principal at Leeds City Academy
	Dan Evans - Board Appointee 06/07/2023-06/07/2026 Teacher/Senior Leader & SENDCo at Outwood Grange Academy