Governance

The Sigma Trust firmly believes in local governance structures. LGCs have delegated functions as set out in the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation. The Trustees remain accountable and responsible for these functions. The duties of the LGCs include:

  • Establishing the vision and ethos for the relevant academy ensuring that it fits within and promotes the vision and ethos of the Trust.
  • Safeguarding and promoting the values of the Academy
  • Supporting the Headteacher of the Academy and being a critical friend
  • Monitoring the achievement, quality of teaching and behaviour and safety within the Academy
  • Engagement with the Academy’s key stakeholders e.g. parents/carers, pupils and staff
  • Advising the Trustees about local issues they need to consider that affect the Academy
Local Governance Committee

Clacton County High School (including Sigma Sixth Tendring) and The Colne Community School have a combined Local Governance Committee (LGC), with delegated responsibilities from the Board of Directors of the Trust.

Governors serve a term of 3 years and are linked to individual strands of the School's Development Plans.

The Trust is moving towards a structure where each LGC consists of four or five “Regional Governors” that sit on more than one LGC, sometimes these LGCs are combined and meet on the same night. The Regional Governors will have a number of years of experience that they can bring to the LGC and may include Trustees. The remaining members of the LGC must include two elected parents and two staff members, including the Headteacher. The Chairs of the LGCs meet with the Chair of the Trust and the CEO on a termly basis.

Governance Documentation - CCHS and Sigma Sixth Tendring

For further details about our Local Governance Committee please follow the links below:

Combined LGC Membership, Attendance and Terms of Office Combined LGC Members - Summary of Business Interests Sigma Trust Legal Documents

Chair of the Local Governance Committee: Kieron Moir

If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors of the combined Local Governance Committee (LGC) for Clacton County High School (including Sigma Sixth Tendring) and The Colne Community School, please write to -

Mr K Moir, Chair of Governors
c/o Clerk to the Local Governance Committee
Clacton County High School
Walton Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 6DZ

or email the Clerk to the Governors: governors@cchs.school and mark your email for the attention of the Chair of Governors

 

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Governor please contact the Clerk to Governors: governors@cchs.school 

To apply for an advertised position on the combined Local Governance Committee (LGC) for Clacton County High School (including Sigma Sixth Tendring) and The Colne Community School, please complete an application to join the LGC - Local Governor Application Form

Local Governance Board Diversity

Clacton County High School (including Sigma Sixth Tendring) and The Colne Community School are committed to having an active Local Governance Committee that is diverse and inclusive, as well as reflective of the community we serve. More information is available upon request from the school reception.