In Summer 2025 the Local Support Board model was changed to a more streamlined, effective Education Review Group (ERG). The ERG, meets every school half-term following an agenda driven by the Board of Trustees of the YES Trust. All aspects of safeguarding, school improvement, finance, HR, H&S and strategic leadership are discussed.
Minutes from 2019/20 meetings and beyond, can be found on the Trust website due to the conversion to a Multi Academy Trust in Oct 2019.
The Fermain Academy established a Local Support Board of local governors in the 2019-2020 year. Minutes for these meetings can be obtained on request by contacting the school office. Minutes for 2020 onwards are available below.
Trustee / Local Board Governor Appointments
Calling all aspiring local governors and trustees!! Our schools are looking to expand our Local Support Boards and trustees across the Trust and we are encouraging applications from people of all walks of life to bring their expertise to the schools and Trust. If you would like to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable young people, please apply by completing the following application form:
YES Trust Governor Application Form
Helen Phillips – Chair (Trust Director of Education)
Simon Cotterill – Executive Headteacher
Elisse Frobisher – Staff Governor
Tim Haselwood – Link Trustee
The Chair of the Education Review Group, Helen Phillips can be contacted at doe@theyestrust.org
The Chair of the YES Trust Board, Maureen Brettell can be contacted at admin@theyestrust.org
Education Review Group Appointments
| Name and position |
Date of Appointment |
Appointed By |
Term of Office |
Date stepped down (where applicable) |
Term End Date |
| Helen Phillips (Chair) |
01-09-2025 |
YES Trust |
2 Years |
|
31.08.2027 |
| Helen Brady (Vice Chair) |
23.03.2023 |
Fermain LSB |
4 years |
12.11.2025 |
22.03.2027 |
| Simon Cotterill (Headteacher) |
01.09.2024 |
Ex-officio by virtue of office as Headteacher |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Lisa Spence (Parent Governor) |
22.01.2024 |
Fermain LSB |
4 years |
20.01.2026 |
21.01.2028 |
| Timothy Haselwood (Trustee) |
16.10.2023 |
Fermain LSB |
4 years |
N/A |
15. 10.2027 |
| Elisse Frobisher (Staff Governor) |
11.11.2025 |
Fermain Staff Vote |
4 years |
N/A |
|
| Lucy Wheelton (Staff Governor) |
23.03.2023 |
Fermain Staff Vote |
4 years |
30.09.25 |
22.03.2027 |
| Deborah Gibson (Co-Opted Governor) |
27.02.2020 |
Fermain LSB |
4 years |
10.03.2025 |
26.02.2026 |
| Jonathan Waterhouse (Co-Opted Governor) |
02.08.2024 |
Fermain LSB |
4 years |
10.03.2025 |
01.08.2028 |
