The Ladder SchoolOur school formed its own Local Governing Body in January 2021, this was after a decision to separate the previous Local Governing Body that was shared with Walsall Studio School. When The Ladder School was going through the pre application process as a free school, many of the governing body members had gone through this process with Walsall Studio School, so they provided their support and expertise in ensuring that The Ladder School was well supported.
Our governing body is formed of local members that have an interest and expertise in education from the Walsall area. Our governors are supportive and play an active role in the school community, ranging from supporting the SLT with Learning Walks in school to advising us on the new build.
Details of the Local Governing Body 2025/26.
| Name. | Appointment Date. | Term of office expires. | Category. | Relevant Business Interests. | Relationships with school staff | Governor roles elsewhere. | Attendance 2023/24. |
| Nick Dean (Chair)Link Governor for Pupil Premium. | 10.9.24 | 9.9.28 | Appointed by the Vine Trust. | Walsall Community Church Trustee. | None. | None | 4/4 |
| Ruth BryantLink Governor for Safeguarding. | 15.9.23 | 14.9.27 | Appointed by the Mercian Trust | No relevant interests. | None. | None | 4/4 |
| Hannah Shepherd | N/A | N/A | Ex Officio | No relevant interests. | Member of Staff. | None | N/A |
| Rachel Heitzman-GreenLink Governor for SEND. | 4.10.23 | 3.10.27 | Appointed by the Mercian Trust. | No relevant interests. | None. | None. | 2/4 |
| Brendalyn Heaven | 3.4.25 | 2.4.29 | Co-opted. | No relevant interests. | None. | None. | 1/1 |
| Gillian Boot | 1.9.25 | 31.8.29 | Appointed by the Vine Trust. | No relevant interests. | None. | None. | N/A |
Resignations
Kasim Choudhry resigned 20.1.25. Nicola Walters resigned 3.4.25
Keosha Blackwood resigned 16.7.25. Idris Mohammed resigned 16.7.25
Idris Mohammed resigned 3.9.25. Kay Weston resigned 15.9.25.
The clerk to the LGB is Mr David Milne and he manages correspondence in writing that is sent to the school postal address.
If you are interested in becoming a school governor please contact info@tls.merciantrust.org.uk
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