Governors

Our Governors

Thomas Middlecott Academy is governed by an Academy Improvement Board.

Our governors are:

Kim Willmot

Executive Principal

Kim Willmot
Lisa Hawkin

Principal

Lisa Hawkin
Donna Brocklesby

Parent Governor

Donna Brocklesby

Donna was appointed a Parent Governor on 14 June 2022. She wanted to become a governor as she has always been involved in ensuring her children and others are offered the same opportunities and education no matter their academic ability. Donna believes dialogue between school and parents is key in driving education, and by being a part of the committee Donna can bring the parents voice to the table. Donna is a Healthcare Support Worker in maternity with 13 years NHS Service. She is an advocate for the women she looks after and carries this through her everyday life by speaking up for and encouraging those who may need extra support. Donna approaches difficult situations from a different perspective as a mum of children with additional needs. She enjoys salsa dancing and clubbercise and is an avid fan of formula 1 and rugby union.
Tracey Maloney

DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)

Tracey Maloney
Mark Neild

DRET Appointed Governor

Mark Neild
Helena Brothwell

DRET Appointed Governor

Helena Brothwell
Juliet Jaggs

DRET Appointed Governor

Juliet Jaggs
Maria Maltby

DRET Appointed Governor

Maria Maltby

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

Curriculum, Pupil and Student Voice - Donna Brocklesby

Safeguarding and Attendance - Juliet Jaggs

SEND - Helena Brothwell

Contacting a Governor

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, 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.

governor recruitment booklet summer 2023.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