With effect from 1 January 2023, the Trust’s Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) will be replaced by Hub Advisory Boards (HABs). From this date, all Trust and school documents, including policies, which refer to “Local Governing Bodies” or “LGBs” should be read as “Hub Advisory Boards” or “HABs”.

Members

Members are appointed to make sure that the Trust is fulfilling its aims, following its vision and abiding by the law. 

Trustees

Trustees are strategic in ensuring the objectives are upheld, monitoring the effectiveness of individual schools, ensuring schools are performing to the best of their ability and that they receive the support they require. Trustees oversee financial security and check that the Trust is legally compliant. 

Hub Advisory Board Members

From 1 January 2023 schools in WeST belong to one of four Hubs, as shown below. Each Hub is supported by a Hub Advisory Board (HAB) which serves to provide a connection between the Trustees, schools and their communities. HABs meet three times a year to consider reports from executive leaders and matters arising from HAB members’ visits to school. After each HAB meeting the Chair and Vice-Chair of the HAB meet with CEO and Chair of Trust, ensuring a flow of local knowledge and oversight from the HAB to the trust board.