The role of Locality Committees (LCs) is an important one. It is to provide focused challenge and monitoring at a local level. The Locality Committee monitors the School(s) Development Plan (SDP), the Self Evaluation Framework (SEF) and offers challenge and support to the Academy Head and Senior Leadership Team.

The Locality Committee report to the Consortium Trust Board which have clear Terms of Reference and roles as detailed in the Scheme of Delegation. All Locality Committee members are invited to attend termly meetings of the Trust Board Community Engagement committee which forms a clear two-way communication link between the Locality Committees and the Trustees.

There is acknowledgement that the governance accountability sits with the Trust Board, but in order for strong, evidence-based decisions to be made; the views of communities must be considered, and this is the fundamental role of our Locality Committees – being the eyes, ears and voice of our communities. More information can be found in ‘Our commitment to communities’ document attached below.

If you are interested in joining please contact the Governance Manager for more information via email: p.folkard@consortiumtrust.org.uk