Governors

Our Governors

Thomas Middlecott Academy is governed by an Academy Improvement Board.

Our governors are:

• Jude Hunton
  Principal
  Jude Hunton

• Aron Whiles
  DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)
  Aron Whiles

• Juliet Jaggs
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Juliet Jaggs

• Joanne Woodhouse
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Joanne Woodhouse

• 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.

• Nicola Hall Rushton
  Staff Governor
  Nicola Hall Rushton

  Being a teacher for 27 years in a variety of secondary schools and a senior leader for over 15 years, allows me to have an array of knowledge to support the AIB in school improvement strategies. With two children who have bene to university, I have experienced the trials and tribulations of GCSEs, A Levels and Degrees, as well as the joy and sense of achievement that my children have offered me through their successes. With these experiences, I appreciate and value the efforts of the staff at TMA, the support and understanding of the parents and carers and the fun and joy that every student brings to TMA on a daily basis.

• Vicky Bayley
  Clerk
  Vicky Bayley

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  Vicky joined DRET as a clerk in December 2023 and is also a DRET appointed Governor and Vice Chair at Eastfield Academy. Her professional roles have encompassed public service as a midwife, working in a police force control room and as a one-to-one learning support assistant in a primary setting. Vicky enjoys using her leisure time creatively in various crafts, playing her baritone and likes to read.

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Current Governors

Former Governors

Contacting Us

The Governance Officer for Thomas Middlecott Academy is Victoria Linthwaite. Victoria 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 Improvement Board

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the AIB 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.