The Studio governors play a crucial role in overseeing the school's management. Their responsibilities include focusing on strategy, policy, budgeting, and staffing to support senior leaders and teachers in delivering an excellent education.
Being a governor involves a commitment to attending meetings where key issues are addressed, such as setting the vision, managing financial risks, and scrutinising educational outcomes. Governors also engage with the school community, acting as critical friends to the Principal and senior leaders.
The main responsibilities of school governors include:
- Ensuring the strategic direction, vision, and ethos of The Studio.
- Holding executive leaders accountable on various issues.
- Overseeing financial performance to ensure funds are effectively utilised.
Our Governing BODY
The Studio Governing Body
- Liz Byrne (Chair of Governors)
- Jill Davies (Principal)
- Nigel Ward (Trust Appointed Governor)
- Sam Creed (Trust Appointed Governor)
- Helen Wallace (Trust Appointed Governor)
- Adam Galloway (Trust Appointed Governor)
- Andy Kent (Trust Appointed Governor)
- Zara Sheppard (Parent Governor)
- Colin Greene (Parent Governor)
- Ian Hesketh (Staff Governor)
- Sarah Stephenson (Clerk to the Governors)
2025/26 Governors MEETING DATES
- Tuesday 23rd September 2025
- Tuesday 16th December 2025
- Tuesday 10th February 2026
- Tuesday 21st April 2026
- Tuesday 14th July 2026
Governance information
The Studio School is part of NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
- NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST SCHEME OF DELEGATION
- DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND GOVERNOR INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE HERE.
Find out more about the Governance of Northern Schools Trust HERE
For the following information, please visit NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Current memorandum of association
- Articles of association
- Funding agreement
- Annual accounts
- Annual report
- Register of interests for the accounting officer
Contact Us:
To contact the Governing Body on any matter, please do so by contacting the Clerk, Sarah Stephenson.
Address: Northern Schools Trust, 120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, L5 0SQ
Email: to [email protected]
Telephone: 0151 260 4044
Northern Schools Trust Address: Breckfield House, 128 Breckfield Road North, Liverpool, L5 4QZ.
