The name STEP, an acronym, reflects the aspirational nature of the organisation - Striving Together for Excellence in Partnership. Inspired by the commitment to improve children’s life chances, STEP Academies work together to provide high quality learning experiences for all their pupils.
“STEP First” is the notion that, first and foremost, everyone is committed to being part of The STEP Academy Trust. All governors must be fully aligned to the Trust’s Mission and Vision. Although serving one or more particular Academies, governors are members of the wider STEP team.
Chair of Governors: Sharon Ferns
To contact our Chair of Governors, please email sharon.ferns@stepacademytrust.org.
We are all one team, in one organisation, working towards the same goal: to be outstanding in all we do – STEP First!
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Academy Committee of BDA & PKA and Register of Interests Benedict & Park Academies |
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Governor Category |
Name |
Term Start |
Term End |
Lead |
Notes including interests |
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Co-opted (1) BDA |
Sharon Ferns |
17/12/2020 |
16/12/2024 |
Chair, Safeguarding, Standards |
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Co-opted (2) BDA |
Laura Pym |
26/05/2022 |
25/05/2026 |
SEND |
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Co-opted (3) PKA |
Alpesh Patel |
04/10/2023 |
03/10/2027 |
CPD from curriculum |
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Co-opted (4) PKA |
Tom Smith |
11/12/2024 |
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Elected Parent BDA (1) |
Simon Davies |
04/02/2022 |
03/02/2026 |
Stakeholder engagement |
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Elected Parent PKA (2) |
Natalie Saad |
17/07/2023 |
16/07/2027 |
Stakeholder engagement |
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Elected Staff BDA (1) |
Claire Marshall-Hedges |
15/12/2021 |
14/12/2025 |
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leave from Jan 2024 |
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Elected Staff PKA (2) |
Vacancy |
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Head PKA (1) |
Stefan Johnson |
01/09/2024 |
Ex-Officio |
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Executive Head Teacher |
Rachael Atkinson |
01/09/2016 |
Ex-Officio |
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Executive Head Teacher |
Felicity Gilmore |
01/09/2024 |
Ex-Officio |
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updated 25 November 2024