LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD
Emmanuel Schools Foundation (“the Trust”) is legally accountable for every school in the Trust. The CEO is accountable to the Trust for the performance and delivery of the whole organisation. The CEO is advised by the Executive Team who are responsible for finances and resources, and the learning and academic progress of all students.
A Local Governing Board (LGB) has been constituted as determined by Emmanuel Schools Foundation. The LGB will act as committee of the Trust. The purpose of the LGB is to provide support and challenge to the school on behalf of the Trust. It will achieve this through providing strategic direction at a local level, promoting high standards and educational achievement. The LGB will work in partnership with the Principal, the Senior Leadership Team, and executive team from the Trust.
Any enquiries, issues or concerns relating to Christ’s College should be raised with the Principal or her staff in the first instance; however parents are free to write to the Chair of the LGB, if they so wish. If parents would like to contact any of the Governors, please telephone Reception or email the Academy or write to Miss C Taylor, Company Secretary, Trinity House, Sixth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2SY.
A list of the LGB governors is show below:
THE GOVERNING BODY
Mrs Lucy Pearson
Chair - Christ's College
Appointed on: 10/06/2019 Responsibility: Safeguarding, CP & LAC, Leadership & Management, Health & Safety (Interim)
Lucy is a former pupil of the school. In 1997 Lucy graduated from Bradford University, in Interdisciplinary Human Studies. Lucy then returned to Sunderland where she qualified as a Social Worker.
Mr Nat Osborn
Vice Chair - Christ's College
Appointed on: 06/07/2023 Responsibility: Careers Education & Guidance, Quality of Education& Curriculum (Secondary)
Nat is Principal at Emmanuel College. He began his teaching career in an international school in Kenya in 2008, before working in Walworth Academy in South London for three years as part of the Teach First scheme. He has worked at Emmanuel College and Grace College since 2012 in a variety of roles.
Mrs Susan Dimmock
Local Governor - Christ's College
Appointed on: 07/11/2023 Responsibility: SEND (Primary), Quality of Education & Curriculum (Primary), EYFS
After graduating from Leeds University, Sue returned to the North East and taught in Sunderland for 35 years.
Her passion was supporting young children and their families to ensure they had the best start to their learning journey. She managed a successful Day Care whilst leading the EYFS in her Academy. Sue has also worked as an Assistant Head Teacher.
Mrs Eve Hedley
Local Governor - Christ's College
Responsibility: SEND (Secondary), Attendance
Eve Hedley is an Education Consultant with over 23 years of teaching experience in modern foreign languages (MFL). Passionate about raising achievement and improving education quality, she has served as a Deputy Headteacher, Advanced Skills Teacher, and Specialist Leader in Education. Eve supports over 50 schools as a PiXL Consultant, focusing on MFL, Teaching and Learning, and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Mrs Anneline Dowell
Local Governor - Christ's College
Appointed on: 13/11/23 Responsibility: Stakeholder & Community Engagement, Staff Development, People & Wellbeing
Anneline co-founded Hope4Kidz, a charity supporting children and families with special needs. She secures grants and funding, engaging businesses and employees to volunteer. With over 20 years of experience in business start-up services and NHS management, She joined Northeast BIC as a social enterprise business advisor, providing expert guidance and support to social entrepreneurs, CIC’S and charities.
Mr John D'Silva
Local Governor - Christ's College
John has been Priest of Charge of St. Chad’s Sunderland since July 2023, having served his curacy nearby. As part of this role he shares responsibility with other local clergy for St. Thomas Church in Pennywell and its community project Hope4All CIC.
Mrs Rachael Mackay
Local Governor - Christ's College
Bio Coming Soon.
LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD DOCUMENTS
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
GOVENOR ATTENDANCE
ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER REPORT 2024-2025
ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER REPORT 2023-2024
Governance functions are delegated to the LGB by the Trust Board. The details of the delegation are contained within a scheme of delegation which can be found in the Governance section of the Trust website.
In addition to individual schools’ policies, a number of policies govern the running of the Foundation, including: Behaviour Policy, Charging and Remissions Policy, Complaints Policy, Staff with Benefits in Excess of £100k, Union official staff, Gender Pay Gap, Freedom of Information publication schemes, Apprenticeships Target, Health & Safety Policy, Modern Slavery Act Statement and Whistle Blowing Policy.
EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The structure of Emmanuel Schools Foundation can be found in the Governance section of the ESF website and the memorandum and articles of association of ESF can be found here.
The current members of Emmanuel Schools Foundation can be found on the ESF website.
The Board of Directors can be found on the ESF website.
The ESF Funding Agreement can be found here.
Christ’s College novated Funding Agreement can be found here.
If you are interested in becoming a governor, please complete the form below and send it back to us.
ESF Application Form – member, trustee or local governor
Governor – If you are applying to join a particular school within the Foundation.
Trustee – If you are applying to join Emmanuel Schools Foundation.
On our Trust Website, you can find comprehensive information about our ESF members and trustees, including their profiles and roles within the organisation. This page also features a detailed register of business and financial interests, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our operations. Explore the ESF page to learn more about the people behind our governance and their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and stewardship.
In addition to individual schools’ policies, a number of policies govern the running of the Foundation, including: Behaviour Policy, Charging and Remissions Policy, Complaints Policy, Staff with Benefits in Excess of £100k, Union official staff, Gender Pay Gap, Freedom of Information publication schemes, Apprenticeships Target, Health & Safety Policy, Modern Slavery Act Statement and Whistle Blowing Policy.
You can find all Trust documents including the Current Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association, which set out the foundational legal framework and governing rules of the trust. In addition, the Funding Agreement and any Supplemental Funding Agreements are all available. You can also find the Audited Annual Reports and Accounts, from the last two years.