Governors
Backwell School joined the Lighthouse Schools Partnership Multi-Academy Trust in January 2018.
Click here for information about Governance in the Lighthouse Schools Partnership.
The Local Governing Body (LGB) is responsible for ensuring high standards of achievement for all children and young people in the school by:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to account for the educational performance of the School and its students, and the performance management of staff
- Overseeing the financial performance of the School and ensuring its money is well spent
The LGB comprises governors representing parents, staff and the community, all categories of governor are appointed for a term of four years. The LGB meets six times annually. Governors welcome any comments, feedback and suggestions and can be contacted at mailbox@backwellschool.net.
The Chair of Governors, Mrs Jacci Ramplin, can be contacted c/o Backwell School, Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3BX or via the email address above.
The agenda and minutes of the previous Board meeting are available on request from the Clerk to Governors. If you would like a copy of the minutes, or you would like to contact any of the Governors, please email the Clerk to Governors.
Governors - Please click here to log in to the governors' secure area
Local Governing Board Meeting Schedule 2026/27
All meetings to take place on Wednesdays, starting at 6pm
16th September 2026
21st October 2026
9th December 2026
3rd February 2027
24th March 2027
19th May 2027
14th July 2027
Become a Governor
Anyone interested in the work of the Local Governing Body, or in becoming a governor, is welcome to please email the Clerk for more information.
Local Governing Board Key DocumentsCommittee Membership 2024-2025
LSP - Committee Terms of Reference and Code of Governance 2024-2025
Local Governing Bodies - Scheme of Delegation 2024-2025
For more information about the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, including Annual Reports and Accounts, please visit the following pages of the LSP website:
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Mr Will Penny
Headteacher
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Mrs Jacci Ramplin
Appointed Governor (Chair)
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Mr Aaron Brooks
Staff Governor - Designated Governor for Mental Health & Wellbeing and Student Council
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Mrs Pamela Gregory
Appointed Governor - Designated Governor for SEND
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Mrs Donna Kenny
Parent Governor - Designated Governor for Careers Information & Guidance
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Ms Annabelle Richards
Parent Governor - Designated Governor for Equality
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Mr Ken Trevitt
Staff Governor - Designated Governor for Health & Safety
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Chris Carter
Appointed
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Mr James Cousins
Parent Governor
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Mr Paida Chinyenya
Parent Governor


