Our Trustee Board works with the Headteacher and staff to shape the future direction of our Academy to provide the best opportunities and potential for all of our students.
The role of the Trustee Board is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- agree the aims and objectives for the school
- agree the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- agree the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher
Our current Governing Board consists of the following:
| Name | Position |
| Miss Kate Morris | Trustee (Headteacher) |
| Mrs Christine Ford | Trustee |
| Mr John Rostron | Member |
| Mr David McDonald | Member & Trustee |
| Cllr Dianne Snowdon | Member |
| Mrs Claire Watts | Trustee |
| Mr Paul Eastwood | Trustee |
| Rev Nicholas Barr-Hamilton | Trustee |
| Mr Lesley Todd | Member |
| Ms Gemma Donovan | Trustee |
| Mr Mark Cowley | Trustee (Chair) |
Our Trustee Board operate a “flat” structure/alignment and meet once a month, allowing for school holidays.
Our Chair can be contacted at the Academy address – Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Please click on the links below to access information regarding Biddick Academy Trust Governing Board
Trustees Terms of Reference and Scheme of Delegation
Trustee & Members Attendance 2020-2021
Trustee Board & Members – Attendance 2019-2020
Trustee Board & Members Terms of Office and Declared Interests – January 2021
Biddick Academy Statement of Accounts 2017 – 2018
Biddick Academy Statement of Accounts 2018 – 2019
Biddick Academy Statement of Accounts 2019 – 2020
Master Funding Agreement dated 27 June 2013_Part1
Master Funding Agreement dated 27 June 2013_Part2
Master Funding Agreement dated 27 June 2013_Part3
Master Funding Agreement dated 27 June 2013_Part4