The members of the Multi Academy Trust enter into the funding agreement with the Secretary of State and are legally responsible both to the Secretary of State and to parents and pupils for the running of the Academy Trust and the academies within the Trust. They are also responsible for holding the directors to account for the running of the Trust. 

The functions of the members of the Academy Trust include:

• Overseeing the achievement of the objectives of the company
• Taking part in annual and extraordinary general meetings
• Appointing and/or removing directors
• Appointing the auditors
• Signing off the company’s financial accounts and annual report
• Power to amend the Articles of the company or close the company

There are three Members of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust:

The Diocesan Board of Education (Corporate Member)

The Bishop of Coventry - Sophie Jelley

Bishop Jelley is a Senior Leader in the Church of England with a track record of leadership and governance experience within education at all levels.  She was Chair of the Board of Education in the Sheffield Diocese for five year and was a Member of two MATs in that time. She has particular interest in Early Years Foundation Stage and experience with LAC.  Though much of her experience has been in the context of Church of England schools, she also has extensive experience of engagement with community schools and the independent sector.

Appointed Member - Claire Drake

Claire is Chair of Governors at a primary school, where she has served on the board for several years. She has a strong interest in educational leadership, safeguarding, and supporting children with special educational needs. Claire has experience mentoring both primary and secondary-aged pupils and is currently completing a Level 3 Forest School Leadership qualification. She also volunteers as District Commissioner for Alcester and Avon Girlguiding. At home, Claire is kept busy with two children, 9 chickens, 4 dogs, 3 goats and a horse.

Persons with Significant Control (PSC)

• Coventry Diocesan Board of Education (RLE)
• The Bishop of Coventry in a corporate role (RLE)