The academy is governed by the Local Academy Council. (LAC). The LAC has 11 members.

  • SUAT x 1
  • Parent x 2
  • Co-opted x 5
  • Staff x 2
  • Headteacher x 1

The Chair of the Local Academy Council (LAC) is Mr. Marcus Francis and the Vice-Chair is Mrs. Sue Martin.

The full list of Local Academy Council Members, their roles and involvement is available below.

Local Academy Council Attendance:

Meeting Attendance

Governor meeting Attendance 24-25

Local Academy Council Declarations:

Declarations

the Local Academy Council can be contacted as follows:

Mr. Marcus Francis
m.francis@suatrust.co.uk

Perton Primary Academy, Sandown Drive, Perton, WV6 7PS

Click here for a link to SUAT Board Members

 

Category

Category Name Role Term of Office
Co-opted Marcus Francis Chair

Marcus has lived in Perton since 1977.  As one of the earliest residents, he grew up here, attending the local schools. He is the owner of a commercial insurance brokerage which is also Perton based and has served on Perton Parish Council for four years. Marcus is also actively involved in the local Round Table and 41 Club, bringing Father Christmas and his sleigh to Perton every year along with other charity work. Outside of this, he is married with two children, both currently attend Perton Primary Academy.

Link Governor for Safeguarding & Overall effectiveness.

m.francis@pertonacademy.co.uk

 

 Craig Lindley Craig has a daughter who previously attended Perton Academy and is now a co-opted governor. He is link governor for Curriculum and Assessment.

c.lindley@pertonacademy.co.uk

 

Sue Martin Vice-Chair

Sue is a former member of staff at Perton Primary Academy who has experience in finance, HR and Health and Safety.

 

Link Governor for Health & Safety and Finance.

Mr Jamie Hallam
 Jamie is a lead practitioner for mathematics at Pool Hayes Academy. He has previously been a head of department in three different secondary schools with varying contexts.
Jamie is a parent governor and his role will focus on mathematics across the academy supporting Mrs Shale (Maths Lead).
Jamie has two daughters. His elder daughter is currently at Perton Primary Academy.

 

Jessica Dunn Jessica has twin daughters in Nursery. She is link Govenor for Early Years.

 

j.dunn@pertonacademy.co.uk

 

Staff  

Mrs Jennifer Dell

 

Jennifer is a dedicated Primary School teacher within a local Learning Trust, currently working within Early Years. With prior experience across KS1 and KS2, she has previously led initiatives in phonics and English. Passionate about laying strong literacy foundations from an early age, Jennifer believes that equipping children with these skills empowers them to confidently explore and engage with the world. As a local resident, she is invested in the community and is married with two children, both of whom will attend the school.
Lorraine Wallett Lorraine Wallet is an experienced Teaching Assistant, specialised in helping children with Special Educational Needs.  She knows Perton Primary Academy well having been involved with it as a parent of three pupils, volunteer and member of staff over 20 years.

Lorraine also supports the academy working as part of the Administrative and Finance Team.

l.wallett@pertonacademy.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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