As Chair of Governors at Da Vinci Academy, I am delighted to welcome you to our vibrant educational community. Our governing body is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where students, parents, staff, and the wider community work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all.
In our role as a “critical friend,” we support the Trust by both supporting and holding the academy accountable for student outcomes and the quality of educational provision. We also play a key part in defining the strategic direction of the academy, ensuring that our students’ best interests are at the heart of every decision we make.
On a personal note, as someone who has spent nearly all of their life in Derby, who also attended a comprehensive school very similar to Da Vinci Academy, I understand the social challenges this area faces and the importance that a supportive and aspirational school environment is key to overcoming these challenges. I have worked in education for over 25 years, spanning both secondary and further education, and I am passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential.
At Da Vinci Academy, we believe passionately that education changes lives. Our mission is simple: we strive to provide our students access to the very best educational provision and, in turn, we expect our students to be the very best version of themselves.
We place significant importance on instilling our core values in all aspects of academy life. Respect fosters a culture of understanding and empathy, making students and staff feel safe and valued.
We look forward to working closely with all members of our community to ensure that every student at Da Vinci Academy thrives and achieves their full potential.
Best regards,
Tony McIlroy
Chair of Governors, Da Vinci Academy
[email protected]
The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and board of trustees are the proprietors of the trust and help set the overarching vision and strategy for all the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust academies.
Each academy within the trust is governed by the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust board and members.
To help discharge these duties successfully, the Trust Board has delegated some of these responsibilities for governance to executive leaders and local academy governing bodies (AGBs) (see scheme of delegation for more information).
Our governance structure ensures that there are clear lines of accountability, overview, and scrutiny at three levels for each of the academies: These are:
Trustees’ and governors’ main responsibilities are the three core governance functions of:
More information about L.E.A.D. Academy Trust – Governance
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
| Name | Governor category | Appointed by | Date of appointment | Term of office | AGB Attendance: Academic Year 2023/24 |
| Jayne Scattergood | Headteacher | Ex Officio | 1-Jan-24 | n/a | 2/2 |
| Tony McIlroy | Community Governor (Chair) | Appointed by Trust | 05-mar-25 | 04-mar-29 | n/a |
| Daina Cummings | Parent Governor | Elected unopposed | 1-Sep-23 | 31-Aug-27 | 1/2 |
| Amber Hubbard | Parent Governor | Elected unopposed | 22-Nov-22 | 21-Nov-26 | 2/2 |
| Richard McKerron | Parent Governor | Elected unopposed | 15-Oct-24 | 14-Oct-28 | n/a |
| Nick Clark | Community Governor (Vice Chair) | MAT Board | 5/1/2017 Reappointed 30 April 2021 |
29-Apr-25 | 2/2 |
| Jas Hundal | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 24-Mar-22 | 4 years | 0/2 |
| Di Troman | Community Governor | MAT Board | 31 January 2025 | 4 years | n/a |
| Jenny Linthwaite | Support Staff Governor | Elected unopposed | 11-11-24 | 4 years | n/a |
| Ruth Hayter | Staff Governor | Elected unopposed | 20-12-24 | 4 years | n/a |
Chair of Governors – Tony McIlroy
Safeguarding Link Governor – Tony McIlroy
Email: [email protected]
We are always on the look out for new members for our Academy Governing Body. Anyone over the age of 18 years can be a governor (subject to a DBS check) and all you need is a desire to make a difference and an interest in the future of our children, plus time, energy and commitment. All of our Governors will be given membership to the National Governance Association to help develop them in their role.
If you would like to apply, please contact [email protected] who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors.
For any further information please contact the school office.
