Local Support Board

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Local Support Board

Overview

The Keystone Academy Local Support Board has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of the YES Trust. Their role is to oversee the work of the school and ensure that pupils are receiving the best possible education experience. They play a critical friend role to the Senior Leaders, challenging them to ensure the best outcomes for pupils while also supporting them and being an integral part of The Keystone Academy community.

Trustee / Local Support Board Governor Appointments

Calling all aspiring local governors and trustees!! Our school is looking to expand our Local Support Board and trustees across the Trust. We encourage applications from people of all walks of life to bring their expertise to the school 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/Trustee Application Form

Our Governors

Maureen Brettell – Chair of the Trust - admin@theyestrust.org

Nic Brindle – (Interim) Chair of the LSB - admin@theyestrust.org

Ali Bellaby – Headteacher - head@thekeystoneacademy.org

Rhiannon Seabury – Staff Governor

Georgia Smith – Co-opted Governor and Looked After Children Link

I have been living and working in Shropshire for almost 30 years, originally from Merseyside. My background is in secondary school teaching, and I am currently a Specialist Teacher with Shropshire Virtual School, supporting our children-in-care cohort toward excellent learning outcomes.

Boyd Robinson – Parent Governor and Finance and Buildings Link

I am an accountant in Telford and was previously a Governor for six years at St Lucia’s Primary School in Upton Magna. In my spare time, I enjoy walking and supporting my children’s sporting activities.

Sadie Howson – Co-opted Governor

I am a qualified teacher, SENDCo, and safeguarding lead, with a strong commitment to improving outcomesand equity for all children and young people. I look forward to supporting staff and the governing body at Keystone to help achieve their mission of transforming lives and enabling every student to be themsleves and be brilliant.

Caroline Bulmer – Co-opted Governor

I am a qualified teacher and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in working with autistic children. I look forward to contributing and sharing my experiences at Keystone Academy.

Karen Levell – Co-opted Governor

Other Regular Attendees

Helen Phillips – Director of Education for The YES Trust
Chris Heptinstall – Director of Business for The YES Trust

Governor Appointments and Declarations of Interest

The Keystone Academy – Local Support Board
NAME	ROLE	APPOINTED BY	DATE APPOINTED	DATE TERM ENDS	DECLARED BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS	DATE
Nic Brindle	Interim Chair of LSB	Yes Trust Board	01.09.25	31.08.29	CEO of YES Trust Date interest commenced: September 2015	01.09.25
Rhiannon Seabury	Staff Governor	Staff	20.11.25	19.11.29	None	25.11.25
Boyd Robinson	Parent Governor	Yes Trust Board	15.11.22	14.11.26	None	21.11.25

Georgia Smith	Local Governor	Yes Trust Board	28.02.23	27.02.27	Employed at Crossbar Alternative Provision Date interest commenced: January 2025	26.11.25
Sadie Howson	Local Governor	YES Trust Board	14.03.24	13.03.28	None	16.11.25
Caroline Bulmer	Local Governor	YES Trust Board	12.05.24	11.05.28	None	16.11.25
Karen Levell	Local Governor	Yes Trust Board	10.06.25	09.06.29	None	09.06.25
Ali Bellaby	Headteacher	YES Trust Board	N/A	N/A	None	15.09.25

LSB Meeting Attendance 2025-2026

The Keystone Academy Governor Meeting Attendance 2025-26
Name	Meeting 1	Meeting 2	Meeting 3
Keystone LSB	20^th November 2025 4.30pm	12^th March 2026 4.30pm	18^th June 2026 4.30pm
Ali Bellaby	Attended	Attended	Attended
Nic Brindle	Attended	Attended	Attended
Boyd Robinson	Attended	Attended	Attended
Georgia Smith	Attended	Attended	Attended
Michael Dyer	Apologies	Attended	–
Rhiannon Seabury	Attended	Attended	Attended
Sadie Howson	Attended	Attended	Attended
Caroline Bulmer	Attended	Attended	Attended
Hannah Wadey	Apologies	–	–
Karen Levell	Attended	Attended	Attended

LSB Meeting Attendance 2024-2025

The Keystone Academy Governor Meeting Attendance 2024-25
Name	Meeting 1	Meeting 2	Meeting 3
Keystone LSB	25^th November 2024 4.30pm	13^th March 2025 4.30pm	19^th June 2025 4.30pm
Ali Bellaby	Attended	Attended	Attended
Belinda Logan	Attended	Attended	Attended
Boyd Robinson	Attended	Attended	Attended
Georgia Smith	Attended	Attended	Attended
Michael Dyer	Attended	Apologies	Attended (part)
Steven Gray	Attended	Attended	Attended
Sadie Howson	Attended	Attended	Attended
Caroline Bulmer	Attended	Attended	Apologies
Hannah Wadey	–	Apologies	Attended
Karen Levell	–	–	Attended