Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is a part of the Wessex Learning Trust whose Trustees hold the ultimate responsibility for the governance of each Wessex Learning Trust School.
The Department for Education’s Academy Trust Handbook sets out the Trust’s responsibilities regarding governance – Academy trust handbook 2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Wessex Learning Trust Trustees delegate certain key roles and responsibilities to the School’s Local Partnership Board (LPB) and these are set out clearly in the Scheme of Delegation which can be seen on the Wessex Learning Trust website.
We value the expertise and support that our Local Partnership Board brings. Please see below a list of our Local Partners.
| Governance Team | |
| Lorraine Clarke | Chair of Governors |
| Paul Impey | Governor |
| Laura Hinchcliffe | Governor |
| Rebecca Whitting | Governor |
| Lorna Parle | Headteacher |
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If you would like to contact the Chair of the Local Partnership Board, or you are interested in becoming a Local Partner, please email the Clerk to the Partnership Board, Liz Malaiperuman in the school office at: office@markfirstschool.co.uk