Each Academy within the group has an Academy Advisory Body (AAB), which is a sub–committee of the main Delta Board.   The responsibilities of the AABs along with their financial delegations are laid out in the Delta Governance Handbook. The Academy Advisory Body (AAB) plays a key role in the quality assurance of educational standards of each Academy. 

The AAB in conjunction with the Principal is responsible for setting strategic priorities for the academy, overseeing development planning and evaluating impact against identified priorities.  The AAB works with the Academy Senior Leadership Team to improve the whole life of the academy and its impact on the community.   Academy Advisory Bodies have specific duties to provide support and constructive challenge in the areas of:

The AAB and academy staff are supported in delivering their responsibilities by the sponsor Core Team.  The core team is comprised of highly skilled professionals with a wealth of experience in the areas outlined.  There is a calendared schedule of meetings throughout the year, which are reported to Delta via the minutes of these meetings.   Local AAB member involvement in the life of the Academy is ensured via the appointment of link members, who meet the Academy Senior Leadership Team and other appropriate staff in their areas of responsibility.   

The AAB operates a committee system which allows for more detailed work to be carried out by Governors.  The Committees meet prior to each AAB meeting.  Chairs of Committees report to the AAB

The AAB have link governors who act as a link between the Academy and the AAB.  Link Governors meet with relevant members of staff within the Academy on a termly basis to ensure an effective line of communication between staff and the AAB, to ensure policy is being followed and implemented within the academy and to help AAB members gain a greater understanding of subjects and other academy matters.  Link Governors will report back to the AAB on their monitoring link visits within the academy at each meeting. 

Helen Acton – Chair of Governors (Main & Finance), Standards, Health, Safety & Site, VFM, Finance & Compliance Member

C/O Hatfield Woodhouse Academy, Main Street, Hatfield, Doncaster

I am Principal of Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School, which is another Delta academy.  Having previously being a teacher and deputy head of an infant school, I really enjoy being on the AAB of Grange Lane because of its outstanding specialism and focus on the education of young children.

Nina Brannon – Vice Chair (Main & Finance), Standards, Safeguarding / EYFS Member,

C/O Kirk Sandall Infant School, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster

I am the Head of Kirk Sandall Infant Academy. I have worked in Doncaster all my career and have been an Early Years consultant and Advanced Skills teacher. I am Safeguarding, Behaviour and Attendance and Early Years AAB member for Grange Lane Infant Academy.

Eric Simpson – Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural Member

C/O Rossington Community Baptist Church, Rossington, Doncaster

I am an Amercian but I have lived in Rossington since 2002. Our third child was born here and during his Infant school days attended Grange Lane. I am the Pastor of Rossington Community Baptist Church and enjoy being part of Grange Lane Infant Academy and Rossington life and community.

Ryan Schofield – Standards Member, Behaviour & Attendance, SEND/LAC/Disadvantaged Pupils

I am Head of Academy at Pheasant Bank Academy. I am pleased to be able to offer my support to Grange Lane Infant Academy as standards member.

Jo Mcquade – The Arts, Parent Member

C/O Grange Lane Infant Academy, Grange Lane, Rossington, Doncaster

I am a parent Governor for Grange Lane Infant Academy.  I currently have a daughter in KS1.

Kay Shaw – Staff Member

C/O Grange Lane Infant Academy, Grange Lane, Rossington, Doncaster

I am Pastoral Manager at Grange Lane Infant Academy and I love working with the children and their families of this great school. My role as member of the Academy Advisory Board is to support and convey parents’ views concerning special educational needs.

Shelley Mellor – Health & Wellbeing & Anti Bullying member

C/O Energy Dance

Shelley has joined our AAB this academic year after working with the academy for many years through various sports and extra curricular activities.

Claire Gane – Core Finance Manager & Finance Member

C/O Delta Academy Trust, Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley

You read the attendance and the Finance Sub Committee meetings for Grange Lane Infant Academy on our Statutory Information page here.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor, information can be found here Becoming a School/College Governor or please contact the academy to express your interest.