Governance & Leadership Structure
The structure of the governance for Emmanuel Diocese of Liverpool Academies Trust has been approved by LDET (Liverpool Diocese Educational Trust, the oversight for academies on behalf of the Diocese Board of Education).
Governance Model
Trust Board Committee Structures
| Trust Resources Committee (incl Risk & Audit) | Trust Education & Ethos Committee | Executive Pay & Performance Committee** |
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Paul Smalley (Education Background) Tracy Robinson (Finance Background) Rev Rebecca Lloyd (Legal Background) Rev Dawn Harrison (Governance Background) Michael Jones (Community Background)
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Paul Smalley (Education Background) Wendy McKinnon (Education Background Michael Jones (Community Background) Rev Ann Dowdeswell** (** awaiting appointment) |
Paul Smalley (Education Background) Tracy Robinson (Finance Background) Rev Rebecca Lloyd (Legal Background)
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Lead Directors with Portfolio Safeguarding - Wendy McKinnon Risk Management - Michael Jones SEND - Michael Jones Christian Distinctiveness - Revd Anne Dowdeswell** |
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The Governance interact with the Leadership structure in the following ways:
Leadership Teams
Governance Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for trust and LGBs, both full and committee meetings, are specified in the handbooks below:
Governance Handbook 2026 (awaiting director approval)