Meet the Governors
Guiding our school to grow and shine, together!
At Diamond Wood Community Academy, our vision, “A place to grow, a place to shine", is at the heart of everything we do. As governors, we are dedicated to supporting this vision by helping to create a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious environment where every child can develop with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
We work in partnership with the Head of School, staff, and wider school community to ensure that the school is well led, well managed, and always striving for excellence. Our role is to provide strategic oversight, ensure accountability, and champion the very best outcomes for all children.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow in a safe and stimulating setting, and to shine in their unique way. Through our work as governors, we aim to support and sustain a school culture where every child is valued, supported, and celebrated.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We are proud to play a part in the life of this wonderful school and invite you to explore the rest of our page to meet the team and learn more about our work.
Local Academy Board Membership
Governor |
Category |
Term of Office |
Ms J Lunn |
Chair of Governors/ Co-opted |
22 Nov 2024 to 21 Nov 2028 |
Mrs N Lyons |
Staff |
6 Oct 2022 to 5 Oct 2026 |
Mr J Patel |
Co-opted |
22 Nov 2024 to 21 Nov 2028 |
Mr A S Parkin |
Co-opted |
16 March 2022 to 15 March 2026 |
Mrs S Zarif |
Co-opted |
10 May 2023 to 9 May 2027 |
Mrs N Saghir |
Parent |
27 Sept 2023 to 26 Sept 2027 |
Mrs M Nosheen |
Parent |
22 Nov 2023 to 21 Nov 2027 |
Ms R Smith |
Trust |
12 Dec 2023 to 11 Dec 2027 |
Our Executive Headteacher, Mrs Summers, and our Head of School, Mrs Price, are responsible for meeting with the governors regularly for a formal local governing body meeting.
Scheme of Delegation
The Enhance scheme of Delegation outlines how accountability and decision making responsibilities are distributed within the Trust. It specifies which tasks are carried out by the Trust board, Local Academy Boards and the Executive Team. This document is crucial for ensuring clear governance and effective management within the Trust.
Click here to view the Scheme of Delegation.
Governors Register of Business Interests
Please click here to see Governors' Declarations of Business Interests.
Chair of Governors Contact Information
Any correspondence to the Chair of Governors will be treated as private and confidential.
If you wish to write to our Chair of Governors, please do so at the following address:
FAO Ms J Lunn
Diamond Wood Community Academy
North Road
Ravensthorpe
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 3AD
Governor Attendance
Please click here to see details of Governors' attendance.
Governing Body Minutes
Public copies of the Governing Body minutes are available from the school office.