Uplands School

School Governance

Uplands School Academy Improvement Board (AIB)

The Academy Improvement Board (AIB) will act as committee of Brunel. AIB members, although not all Trustees, act at local level on behalf of Brunel with delegated responsibilities. The AIB will be accountable to the Brunel Board of Trustees and replaces the Local Governing Committee (LGC).

The purpose of the AIB is to provide support and challenge to the school on behalf of Brunel. It will achieve this through providing strategic direction at a local level and by promoting and achieving high standards and improved educational outcomes. The AIB will take on the role of governance of the school from the LGC.

Uplands School AIB

Name  Role Date of Appointment Date of Expiry 
Mike Thomas Chair of AIB
Brunel Director of Education
10.09.2024 09.09.2025
Jane Edgerton Trust Improvement Partner
Co-opted Governor
10.09.2024 09.09.2025
Alison Thunder Co-opted Governor
BAT Trustee
10.09.2024 09.09.2025
Catherine Clark Trust Safeguarding Lead 10.09.2024 09.09.2025
Genti Mullaliu Principal Horizons College 10.09.2024 09.09.2025
Sarah Sumner Headteacher of Brimble Hill School 10.09.2024 09.09.2025
David Stevens
Headteacher
Ex-Officio
Uplands School
Governors who have resigned in the last 12 months:

AIB Key Documents

AIB Terms of Reference 
Declaration of Interests 2024/2025 (under review)

Contact 

The Chair of the AIB can be contacted via her PA, Michelle Carter, on carterm@brunel.org.uk or written correspondence can be handed in to the School Office, marked private and confidential.

Brunel Board - Chair of Trustees

Name Role  Appointed Date End of Term  Appointed by
William Wyldbore-Smith Chair of Trustees 27.02.2022 26.02.2026 Members

Please follow the link to view the:
Brunel Board including Trustees and Member Information

Please visit the Brunel Academies Trust website to view the following:

Key Governance Information
Financial Statements including Annual Report and Accounts