General Information

Our Local Governing Body (LGB) is a committee of the full board of trustees of Symphony Learning Trust and is not its own legal entity. The level of delegation to Local Governing Bodies is kept under review by the board and may be varied through schemes of delegation, policies and procedures and amendments to the terms of reference. 

Full information about our Symphony Learning Trust Board and other Trust Board Documentation here. 

Information about Symphony Learning Trust's scheme of delegation is available here. 

The purpose and remit of our LGB

Our Local Governing Body (LGB) meets at least 6 times during the academic year (twice per term). They provide advice to the Trustees and  assist in the decision making of the Trust board by enabling more detailed scrutiny and consideration to be matters at an academy level. They also make decisions, comments or recommendations on such matters relating to the academy within the schemes of financial and general delegation, and in relevant policies and procedures. 

Election of Chair and Vice Chair 

At the final meeting of the LGB in an academic year, the LGB will appoint a chair and vice chair. The chair and vice chair must be local governors who are not employed by the trust. 

Terms of Reference 

Please find our current Terms of Reference here.