Governance

LEA will create an environment where students look forward to coming to school
LEA will encourage students see learning as enjoyable in its own right and a lifelong process and not just something that ends when leaving full-time education.
LEA also recognises that a good education is also a means to a better job to generate income to support a family and provides a means for accessing other opportunities and experiences in life.
LEA will strive to provide role models, facilitate friendship and encourage self-discipline to help students to be good citizens in the Academy and in wider society etc.
Diversity provides new perspectives to student’s lives, LEA will introduce students to ways of thinking that they may not have experienced previously.
LEA will encourage students to be good citizens that are not only tolerant of others but embrace what others have to offer.

The curriculum offered within the Academy will address the diverse educational needs and interests of the students.
Where possible, teachers will use examples from a range of contexts and cultures to illustrate the value of diversity.
Where necessary to facilitate learning of all students, LEA, however need to be some boundaries on diversity e.g. in terms of uniform, rules, behaviour etc to permit the Academy to function in the interests of all.

LEA values academic excellence, but also values other ways that students and staff can display and extend their talents. This may be on the sports field, or in concerts or just being good friends and students, considerate for the needs of others.

The environment is both physical and social, within the academy, Seacroft, Leeds and on a global scale.
LEA will provide a safe environment within the school for students to learn.
LEA will work with others to provide a safe environment for students on the way to school and on the way home.
The school canteen will provide a range of healthy options.
Students will be encouraged to make healthy choices in the food they eat at school, including the food that they bring with them to school.
As part of the curriculum, students will be provided with information about their health.

Name and Role	Term of Office	Background	Remit
Danny Bullock	Ex-officio	Danny is Principal of Leeds East Academy.	N/A
Liz Sandwith Chair / Board Nominee	04/10/22 - 03/10/2025	Liz is the Chief Professional Practices Advisor (Internal Audit Professional) for the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK and Ireland.	Leadership & Management
Sue Wynee Vice Chair / Board Appointee	10/03/2022 - 09/03/2025	Sue is a Retired Chief Officer Employment and Skills at Leeds City Council.	Careers & IAG, Attendance
Ben Carey Non-Teaching Staff - Elected	09/03/2023- 09/03/2025	Ben is the KS4 Behaviour & Attendance Leader at Leeds East Academy.	N/A
Orla Weaver Board Appointee	01/09/2022- 31/08/2025	Orla is Assistant Head – Digital Learning and Professional Development at The Grammar School at Leeds.	SEND
Lisa Clark Board appointee	07/10/2022 - 06/10/2025	Lisa is the Educational Advisor for the Virtual School within the local authority.	Safeguarding
Katie Addyman WRAT Appointee	02/03/2023- 02/03/2025	Katie is an Assistant Principal at Alder Tree Primary Academy
Helen Farrar Parent Governor	15/06/23 - 15/06/26	Helen is a Charity shop Manager at St Vincent's Support Centre