Governance
As part of Creative Education Trust, our school benefits from the support and challenge of an Academy Council.
Academy Councillors are volunteers who bring professional expertise, local knowledge and community perspectives to help ensure the school remains closely connected to the community it serves.
Working on behalf of the Trust Board, the Academy Council acts as the Trust's local "eyes and ears", championing stakeholder voice, supporting community engagement and providing constructive challenge to school leaders. Together, Academy Councillors help ensure that our school continues to deliver ambition, equity and opportunity for every learner.
Find out more about governance structures at Creative Education Trust.
Find out more about opportunities to volunteer on our Academy Council.
Below you can find details of the current members of our Academy Council. Attendance records and declarations of interest can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
| Member Name | Member Role | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma Johnson | Principal | 1 April 2024 | 1 April 2024 | Ex-officio |
| Lydia Corbett | Chair Community Councillor |
4 May 2023 | 4 May 2023 | 3 May 2026 |
| Rachel Hough | Community Councillor | 21 Feb 2023 | 13 April 2026 | 12 April 2029 |
| Vikki Herrod | Community Councillor | 9 July 2025 | 9 July 2025 | 8 July 2028 |
| Rebecca Hardiman | Clerk to the Governors | 13 May 2025 |
Contacting the Academy Council
If you have any questions about the governance of our school, please contact the Academy Council by email to the Clerk at the following email address: clerk@ellisguilfordschool.org.uk
Any written correspondence should be addressed to:
The Chair, Academy Council
c/o Clerk to the Academy Council
Ellis Guilford School
Bar Lane
Basford
Nottingham NG6 0H