Local Academy Committee
St Monica Primary School is part of the Inspire Learning Partnership, where strategic accountability for all schools rests with the Board of Trustees.
The Trust Board has established a Local Academy Committee (LAC) for each academy to ensure governance remains connected to the school community while supporting the Trust's vision, values and strategic priorities. Committee members are drawn from the local community and bring a range of skills, knowledge and experience to support effective governance.
The Local Academy Committee provides local oversight and assurance on behalf of the Trust Board, focusing on three key areas:
- Standards - educational outcomes, curriculum, attendance and inclusion.
- Safeguarding - ensuring pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive.
- Stakeholders - understanding and representing the views of pupils, families, staff and the wider community.
Working alongside school leaders, Local Academy Committee members provide both support and constructive challenge, helping to ensure that every child receives the highest quality education and opportunities to succeed.
For information about the Trust's governance arrangements, including the Governance Charter and Scheme of Delegation, please visit the Trust Governance page.
Contact the Local Academy Committee
If you would like to find out more about the Local Academy Committee or contact the Chair, please do so via the school office:
Telephone: 023 8039 9870
Email: info.stm@ilpartnership.org
Our Academy Committee Chair can be contacted on Suzanne.Harland@ilpartnership.org
Our Academy Committee Clerk can be contacted on Amy.Humby@ilpartnership.org
For details regarding Members of our Trust, please click here.
For details regarding Board of Trustees, please click here.
All postal correspondence can be addressed to :
For The Attention of The Chair of Academy Committee
C/O Senior Admin Officer
St Monica Primary School
St Monica Road
Southampton
SO19 8ES
Inspire Learning Partnership Governance Page
Information of the finances, governance arrangements, including annual reports, accounts, executive pay and scheme of delegation, for Inspire Learning Partnership can be found on the Trust Wesbite www.ilpartnership.org
Current Academy Committee Members
Academy Councillors (ID 1308)
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Suzanne HarlandChair of Academy Council - Co-Opted Academy Councillor
Suzanne Harland
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Lisa BenhamVice Chair of Academy Council - Co-Opted Academy Councillor
Lisa Benham
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Claire LoweChief Executive Officer of Inspire Learning Partnership
Claire Lowe
With experience as Headteacher and Executive Headteacher of school federation and partnership models and now as CEO of a successful MAT, Claire Lowe offers both experience of excellence and empathy for the many changes and challenges facing school and system leaders today.
Claire has a reputation for embedding a culture of deep reflection within and across schools and trusts and she is known for growing senior leaders across the region - extending far beyond her direct work supporting school and system improvement.
Through extensive partnership work, Claire has been a pioneering force in championing women in leadership (including through WomenEd), research informed practice, evidence led decision making, mentoring new CEOs, demonstrating ethical leadership, innovating regional and national professional development networks and as a leadership coach and advisor. She also holds an MA(Ed) in Education Leadership and was recognised for her significant contribution to education through appointment as a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. Claire has a deeply held passion for ensuring that every child is immersed in excellent education, and an infectious positive warmth that energises all those that she works with.
Claire adores being a mum to two teenagers and has a sense of adventure and a passion for fitness, food and nutrition. She loves travelling in the UK and beyond, her favourite places being the Lake District and the Middle East after time spent living and teaching in Riyadh in the late 90s.
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Hayley ClarkPrincipal of St Monica Primary School
Hayley Clark
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Emma BocockStaff Academy Councillor
Emma Bocock
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Allison SmithStaff Academy Councillor
Allison Smith
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Reverend Garry RobertsCo-Opted Academy Councillor
Reverend Garry Roberts
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Ashleigh ClarkeParent Councillor
Ashleigh Clarke
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Amy HumbyClerk to Academy Council
Amy Humby
Past Academy Committee Members (in the last 12months)
| Names | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Appointed by | Date of resignation |
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Ms. Karen Ralston |
10/07/2025 | 4 months, and 27 days |
Elected by School Staff |
08/12/2025 |
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Mrs Katie Smith |
01/05/2025 | 7 months, and 6 days |
Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
08/12/2025 |
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Mrs Nicola Symons |
09/09/2024 | 14 months, and 29 days |
Elected by School Staff |
08/12/2025 |
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Mrs Lorraine Instrell |
09/12/2025 | 1 month, and 18 days - second term |
Appointed by Parents |
27/12/2026 |
Register of Interests
Historical Attendance at Meetings
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2022 2023 Academic Year Attendance at Kanes Hill Primary and St Monica Primary Academy Council Meetings 1
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- 2023 2024 Academic Year Attendance at Kanes Hill Primary and St Monica Primary Academy Council Meetings download_for_offline
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Attendance at Meetings Records
- 2025-2026 Academic Year Attendance at St Monica Primary Academy Council Meetings
- 2026-2027 Attendance Log St Monica Primary Academy Council Meetings
Dates for Academy Committee Meetings 2025-2026
Meeting 1 1 October 2026 Meeting 2 3 December 2026 Meeting 3 28 January 2027 Meeting 4 29 April 2027 Meeting 5 8 July 2027 Pay Committee Meeting TBC - 2023 2024 Academic Year Attendance at Kanes Hill Primary and St Monica Primary Academy Council Meetings download_for_offline
