am writing to you to invite you to stand for election as a Parent Governor or nominate another parent to do so (with their permission). In our school we have provision for 2 Parent Governors and there is currently 0.

The key purpose of the Local Governing Board is to support the school and St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust (SBCAT) in providing the best possible education and opportunities for its pupils. The Trust and the Local Governing Board have a strong commitment to putting children at the heart of all decisions. As a family of schools, our vision is to be a beacon of exceptional Catholic education.

The Local Board will work with SCBCAT and the school to:

• Set the school’s values, vision and strategic aims
• Monitor and evaluate performance
• Appoint Link Governors to oversee key aspects of the school.

No special qualifications are needed, and the most important thing is to have a keen interest in the school and be prepared to play an active part in the work of the Local Boards. Anyone who is eligible can stand for the Parent Governor role and training and support will be provided.

The role requires approximately 10-15 hours per school term which includes 1 or 2 meetings a term including reading and preparation, a school visit and training. Training is available for all Local Governors. Meetings may take place during the school day, early morning, or the evening and are planned in advance.

The enclosed sheet summarises the circumstances under which someone can and cannot serve as a Parent Governor. Nominations must be from parents, or individuals exercising parental responsibility, of a child at the school.

If you would like to stand for election, please complete the google form by following this link: https://forms.gle/HU3fFshuzkjfcDVBA by 12.30pm on Friday 5th December 2025. You may also request a hard copy of the nomination form from the school office. You will be asked to include an optional short personal statement (maximum 250 words) to support your nomination. Self-nominations will be accepted but if you are nominating another parent, please seek their prior consent.

If there are more nominations than vacancies the election will be by secret ballot. If that is necessary, more details about the ballot procedure will be sent to all parents.