The Local Governing Body
A local governing body within Reach South Academy Trust consists of the following:
- 4 Trust appointed members
- 2 Elected parent members
- 2 Elected staff members
- Headteacher
Additionally, there can be up to 3 Co-opted members.
Chair - Vacancy
Appointed by:
Term Dates:
Attendance 2025-26:
Registered Interests:
Elisa Entwistle
Headteacher
Appointed by: Trust Board
Term Dates: 01.08.23 -
Attendance 2023-24: 5/5
Attendance 2024-25: 3/3
Registered Interests: Member of Gloucestershire Hospital Education Management Committee
Amanda Hicks
Former LGB Member and SEND Governor
Appointed by: Trust Board
Term Dates: 01.08.22- 01.08.24 (Improvement Board)
Term Dates: 01.09.24- 01.09.28 (Local Governing Board)
Attendance 2023-24: 3/5
Attendance 2024-25: 3/3
Registered Interests: Member of Unison (2018)
Amanda has a background in Early Years Teaching, working in a variety of nursery and primary school settings.
Amanda was Chair of Governors at her child’s primary school, having been elected as a Parent Governor. Throughout her teaching career and volunteering as a school governor Amanda has endeavoured to ensure that every child has an equitable and equal right to the best education possible.
Dr Christian Glover
Appointed by: Academy
Term Dates: 01.09.24- 01.09.28
Attendance 2024-25: 3/3
Registered Interests: None
Sue Easingwood
Appointed by: Academy
Term Dates: 01.09.24-01.09.28
Attendance 2024-25: 0/3
Registered Interests: Co-owner and Director of Cam Tyres and Autos Ltd
Governors of the previous 12 months:
Lyn Dance (Chair)
Appointed by: Trust Board
Term Dates: 01.08.22 - 01.08.24 Improvement Board
01.09.24 - 01.09.28 Local Governing Board - Resigned 01.09.25
Attendance 2023-24: 5/5
Attendance 2024-25: 2/3
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, you can do so either via the school office or
contacting the Clerk to the Board, Michelle Hyde Michelle.Hyde@reachsouth.org
Peak Improvement Board Meeting dates 2025-26
Friday 03.10.25
Tuesday 31.01.26
Friday 03.07.26