Brookfield Junior Academy has its own Local Governing Body which includes members from the local community, staff and parents/carers who offer a unique insight into the community’s perception of the academy and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.

Governors meet four times each year and receive regular training. They are actively encouraged to question and offer constructive challenge based on comprehensive information and analysis of performance.  To be a governor within ACET is to be a valued member of a forward-looking, highly professional organisation with a genuine opportunity to contribute to and influence the educational outcomes of pupils.   

Meet the Governors

 

Michelle Binns - Trust Appointed 

Role/Responsibility -  Quality of Education

I have had the privilege of working in education for over 34 years. Firstly as a teacher in Rotherham then as Deputy and Headteacher. I was then a headteacher in Barnsley for 13 years and was involved in developing Hoyland Common Academy Trust of which I am still a trustee.

I have extensive experience in developing teaching and learning along with building communities where the school is the central hub providing support for its families.

Brookfield School is where my education as a pupil began and I am delighted to be able to use my experience to support the Principle and further develop pupils education.

 

 

   James Graham - Vice Chair

Role/Responsibility - Mathematics. 

I have been Principal of Swinton Academy since 2022 and worked within ACET since beginning my professional career in 2003.  I have worked as head of Physical education and as assistant headteacher at Aston Academy before joining Swinton Academy in 2016 as Vice Principal, becoming Principal in 2022.

   Daisy Dunning - Associate Principal

I enjoyed 14 years teaching in Cheshire, before relocating to Barnsley in January 2023. I have taught across KS1 and 2, led subjects such as Art, DT and PE, led KS2, been Pupil Premium Coordinator and Mental Health Lead. In my previous school I was Deputy Headteacher for 6 years, SENDCo for 7 years and Acting Headteacher for a term. I have been warmly welcomed to Rotherham, and I am extremely proud to be Brookfield Junior Academy’s Principal. I am dedicated to ensuring all of Brookfield's pupils achieve their full potential and look forward to seeing each child flourish. 

   Elizabeth Pounder - Staff Governor

Role/Responsibility -  Training & Development, Staff Wellbeing and Health & Safety inc. trips and visits

Hello, I am the staff elected governor Elizabeth Pounder. As a past pupil of Brookfield and a member of the wider Swinton community, I am very excited to be able to support our school further and help drive improvement. I have been teaching at various levels for the last 23 years and have a range of experience to bring to the role.

My own children attend our school too, so it means even more to me that we provide the best education possible for our young people.

Vacancy - Parent Governor

Role/Responsibility - Behaviour and Attitudes including Attendance, Exclusions, Rewards and Sanctions, Personal Development including RSHE, SMSC, Citizenship, FBV and Careers. Early Reading and English.

 

Vacancy - Parent Governor

Role/Responsibility - EYFS

 

David Sanderson - Trust Appointed 

Role/Responsibility -  SEND and Safeguarding including SCR, LAC, Prevent, Equality and Diversity

 

   Luke Pendlebury - Parent Governor

Role/Responsibility -  Pupil Progress and Outcomes including effective use of Pupil Premium funding and progress of disadvantaged pupils.

As an ex Swinton Comprehensive student and 'Swinton lad' I am excited to be a Governor in the community, as I know what a special place Swinton can be to grow up. I spent over 10 years working as a PE and SEND teacher at Thrybergh Academy and Wales High School. I have a big passion for sport and reading and did lots of school trips, extra-curricular activities and reading programmes when I was a teacher in my previous roles. I now work for England Rugby as a Coach Developer working with coaches across the North of England supporting and developing them as coaches across the game. I am also a Coach for Sheffield Women RUFC, Yorkshire Girls U18 and England Women U18s. I am very excited to be supporting the community and children at Brookfield.

 

 

If you would like to express an interest in becoming a Governor at Brookfield, please pop into the school office to collect the appropriate forms to complete. 

Here is a short video explaining the role of Governors and Trustees: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRqJ_bFipHk

Brookfield Junior Academy Register of Interests and Attendance

Name	Role	Date of Appointment	Date stepped down	Term of Office	Appointed By	Nature of interest (including governance roles at other institutions)	Date interest began	Date interest ceased (if applicable)
1 Michelle Binns	Trust Appointed (Chair)	15/11/2023		4	Trustees	Name of Business: Hoyland Common Academy Trust Nature of Business: Education Nature of Interest: Trustee	September 2023
2 James Graham	TRUST APPOINTED (VICE CHAIR)	15/09/2023		4	Trustees	Name of Business: Aston Academy Nature of Business: Education Nature of Interest: Principal (Employee)	September 2024
3 Catherine Desborough	TRUST APPOINTED	22/07/2024		4	Trustees
4 David Sanderson	TRUST APPOINTED	16/10/2023		4	Trustees	None
5 Vacancy	TRUST APPOINTED			4	Trustees
6 Daisy Dunning	PRINCIPAL	N/A		N/A	Employee	None
7 Elizabeth Pounder	STAFF ELECTED	08/12/2022		4	Employee	None
8 Luke Pendlebury	PARENT ELECTED	21/11/2023		4	Parent	None
9 Vacancy	PARENT ELECTED			4	Parent
Leavers in the last 12 months
Cllr Victoria Cusworth (Chair)	TRUST APPOINTED	01/02/2023	23/02/2024	4	Trustee	Name of Business: RMBC Nature of Business: Local Authority Nature of Interest: Elected Member & Cabinet member for Children & Young People   Name of Business: Local Government Association Nature of Business: Sector Led Improvement Nature of Interest: Member Peer   Name of Business: Local Government Association Nature of Business: Sector Led Improvement Nature of Interest: Member of Improvement and Innovation Board	2016             2017             2022
Amanda Epton	PARENT ELECTED	22/09/2021	01/07/2024	4	Parent	None
Megan Brown	PARENT ELECTED	23/02/2023	31/08/2024	4	Parent	Name of Business: AMTA Ltd Nature of Business: Retail & Logistical Nature of Interest: Finance interests	2023

For more information regarding ACET Governance, including Scheme of Delegation and Terms of Reference,

please click the link below.