Welcome

Hello – my name is Pat Jackson and as Chair of the local governing body I would like to welcome you to the Governance page of The Discovery Academy, where you can find out more about the important role that governance plays in the operation of the academy.

If you would like to contact me click here

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Introduction

The Discovery Academy is one of several academies who are part of a Multi Academy Trust called the Alpha Academies Trust. Alpha Academies Trust was created to establish a network of schools in the City of Stoke-on-Trent that provide excellent academic tuition and outstanding vocational experiences for young people.
The Alpha Academies Trust holds ultimate responsibility for all statutory obligations, accountability and decisions regarding the running of each individual academy in the Trust. However, the Alpha Academies Trust delegates some of the operational decisions to local governing bodies (LGBs) to enable a more localised and focused control, though it retains legal responsibility for standards across all academies in the multi academy trust. It gives due regard to any recommendations and guidance received from the LGBs and recognises their valuable contribution.

What does the Local Governing Body do?

Although the LGBs are constituted in an advisory capacity to the
Alpha Academies Trust Board of Directors, they play a vital and fundamental role of raising attainment and achievement in each academy through:

  • Monitoring the academic performance of the academy – including critical and detailed analysis of data. Questioning and challenge are crucial to ongoing improvements
  • Holding managers to account
  • Supporting academy students and staff

How often does the Local Governing Body meet?

The local governing body generally meets four times per academic year to monitor the academy’s performance. A small number of additional meetings may also be held to review specific areas in the academy, if required.

Interested in becoming a Governor at The Discovery Academy?

The Academy is keen to involve people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. We strive to have a diverse and representative local governing body, working together to make a real difference to the learning experiences and opportunities available to our learners. If you would like more information on becoming a governor at The Discovery Academy please contact the Clerk to the local governing body, Maxine Bagshaw in the first instance on mobile no: 07912 218771 or Contact Me

Note: Governor positions are voluntary and no remuneration is paid. Reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.

Alpha Academies Trust Documents

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Why Discovery?

Our academy prides itself on the relationship between the academy and home, with an emphasis for students on belonging and being proud to be part of the Discovery Family.

Our Curriculum

We achieve the academy purpose through an unwavering focus on our students’ results and progress within their learning, and by offering the absolute best teaching and support.

Latest News

Here you can find a collection of our latest news. We aim to keep all stakeholders as up-to-date as possible.

ClassCharts Parent

We use ClassCharts

Class Charts is behaviour management software used by teachers to record and track student achievement and behaviour.

You can download Class Charts from the below links.

IRIS Parentmail

We use IRIS ParentMail

All of our Academy information at your fingertips. Keeping track of school activities and news as well as endless forms to complete and things to pay for.

You can download IRIS ParentMail from the below links.

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