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Local Governing Body

Local Governing Body

Welcome to Saffron Valley Collegiate's governance page.

Saffron Valley Collegiate is part of Alternative Learning Trust (the Trust) and, as Chair of the Local Governing Body, I thought it would be useful to describe our role within the governance structure of the Trust.

The Trust's governance structure comprises Members, Trustees (the Trust Board is the single accountable body for the Trust), Trust Board Sub-Committees and Local Governing Bodies. Under the terms of the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation, Saffron Valley Collegiate’s Local Governing Body has delegated responsibilities.

We currently attend six formal meetings a year, and visit our allocated provisions within the Collegiate regularly.

This enables us to:

Monitor the PRU’s performance under the OFSTED criteria:
- Effectiveness of leadership
- Quality of teaching, learning and assessment
- Outcomes for pupils
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare of pupils
Experience for ourselves the day-to-day challenges and positive work being carried out across the PRU, through a dialogue with staff and pupils.
Support the performance management of the Headteacher
Ensure value for money

Governor	Governor's Roles
David Johnston	Chair of Governors
Barbara Rudge	Vice Chair, Safeguarding Link Governor
Gill LaRoque	Headteacher, Ex Officio Governor
Margaret Bird	Governor
Saqib Chaudhri	Governor
Angela Wellington	Staff Governor
Diandra Davidson	Governor

All governors can be contacted by email or post addressed to The Clerk to Governors, Leila Poole at lpoole@alternativelearningtrust.org.

FAO Clerk to Governors
Saffron Valley Collegiate
KS4 South
279 High Street
CR0 1QH

Governance Information

“At KS3 we believe that every child and young person matters and we are committed to improving the life chances of our pupils by removing barriers to participation and achievement.” -
“We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which enables learners to make progress within a nurturing environment. Since many of our learners have experienced significant gaps in their schooling we provide small class sizes and an after school homework club and catch-up class twice a week,tailored to individual support needs. ” -
“Springboard work closely with young people and their families to engage and facilitate transition to the their next appropriate placement. This may be a return to school, college or an alternative provider. ” -
“The staff at KS4 South have helped me build confidence and maturity. We have had many ups and downs but they stuck with me throughout it all. Thank you for teaching me to always try new things and persevere ” -
“Support - Strive - Achieve” -
“Springboard is very supportive. Teachers help you to learn and the staff will also help you with any other issues. Lilly” -
“Springboard is a great place to be for a short period of time. It gives you space and time to get ready for mainstream or some place else. Its really helped me to improve academically. Marwa” -
“I started KS4 South feeling ashamed, I left feeling empowered. I will never forget the support you gave me!” -
“Springboard has changed mine and my daughters life for the better. I feel extremely supported by the team, and I am so grateful for all the care and support they have provided. ” -
“It surprised me when I arrived at KS4 South to find the staff to be friendly, respectful and helpful. They listen to me and respect my opinions. Grace” -
“The staff are down to earth and relatable.” -
“ “A younger you had a dream and goal don’t let them down, work hard and stay focused.” - Chris ” -
“The teachers at KS4 North have interacted better with me than in my former school. They are friendlier and I got to learn more about the things I really enjoy doing. This helped me create a path for the future and helped me get into college.- Callum ” -
“Thank you KS4 North for all of the support you have given my son, it really has changed his path.” -
“When I first came to Cotelands I thought I'd never really have a drive for anything again. I didn't even tell my friends which school I was being switched to out of shame. But as i actually started to integrate with my teachers and classmates I realised that in reality, it's just another school. ” -
“At Cotelands the advantage of smaller classes is great. You'll always find the help you need when you need it, instantly. The teachers are student focused, meaning they'll always help. No matter what.” -
“The Saffron Valley Collegiate don't care where you come from, just the effort you put in. I went on to study Film & Photography, something I always wanted to do. Next year I will be studying at university!” -
“Saffron Valley Collegiate isn't at all a place where dreams come to die or you're cushioned from the real world. It's just a place to help you back on your feet, no matter who you are. ” -
“I got through my GCSEs well and it wasn't stressful at all. Then when it came to applying to colleges or sixth forms Cotelands were there for me. ” -