Local Governing Body

Governance

Airedale Junior Academy is proud to be part of Castleford Trust. The Trust Board of Members and Trustees oversees the strategic direction and legal responsibilities of all Castleford Trust academies. Many aspects of the Board’s work are delegated to each academy’s Local Governing Body, in line with the Castleford Trust Scheme of Delegation

Airedale Junior Academy has a combined Local Governing Body with Airedale Infant Academy.

Our team of governors is dedicated and actively involved in the life of the academy. They represent the wider community, including parent and staff representatives, and bring a wealth of experience, perspective, and commitment to their role. In addition to attending meetings, governors carry out visits to the academy to engage with staff and pupils and triangulate information, gaining a first-hand understanding of academy life.

Governors play a vital role in supporting and challenging the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. They act as “critical friends,” helping to ensure the academy provides the best education, opportunities, and experiences for every pupil.

If you would like to raise any matters with the Local Governing Board, please address your correspondence to the Chair of Governors either via email to AJS-Office@aja.castlefordtrust.co.uk or by post to our academy’s address. Please note that any complaints about the academy should be raised in line with our Complaints Policy, which can be found on the Policies page.

The Governing Body meets five times per year, aligned with meetings of the Trust Board and its other sub-committees, to review what has been happening in school, act as a critical friend to the Headteacher by questioning and scrutinising the work of the leadership team, to advise where appropriate, and to make decisions as set out in the scheme of delegation. Governors also visit school so they can see the work of the school in action and understand how plans are being carried out.

The current Chair of Governors at Airedale Junior Academy is Ms S Butterfield. She can be contacted by writing to, telephoning or emailing via the main school office.

Castleford Trust can be contacted on 01977 605060 or by emailing admin@castlefordacademytrust.com.