Governance

Parkwood Primary School is part of Northern Star Academies Trust which is overseen by a Board of Trustees to ensure it is operating in accordance with its goals and legal obligations. 

When Parkwood joined Northern Star Academies Trust in May 2024, the Trust looked carefully at all areas of leadership and governance to make sure that the right structures and processes were in place to deliver rapid progress. Effective school governance ensures that schools are well-run and that decisions are made in the best interests of our pupils, giving parents confidence that their children are receiving a high-quality education.

To provide the leadership team with additional expert guidance, NSAT’s Board of Trustees decided to replace the school’s Local Governing Body with a highly experienced interim executive board (IEB). The new board has been appointed specifically to provide support where it is needed most as we continue to drive forward positive changes. The members of the new board bring a wealth of experience in teaching, school leadership, governance and safeguarding. 

Further information about governance arrangements can be found on the Trust website, and you can read more about  governance roles and responsibilities in the Scheme of Delegation.