Academy Committee

The Academy Committee is part of a wider governance structure within the Inspiration Trust. Further details of roles and responsibilities can be found in the governance section of the Inspiration Trust website. Term of office is 4 years.

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Academic year 2026-27

Full Name 

AC role 

Interests

Date of Apt

Date Stepped Down

Appointed by: 

Meeting Attendance 

Iain Mackintosh Chair of the Academy Committee Director of Inclusion & Community, The CAM Academy Trust, commenced from 1/1/25

27/2/25

  Trust Board  

Daniel Tugwell 

Academy Committee Member

SENDCO, Jane Austen College, commenced 1/9/24

5/11/21

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Trust Board

 
Claire Munnings Parent Academy Committee Member Supplier, Harlequin Services, commenced TBC 1/12/2022 - Elected by parents  
Lady Lara Somerleyton Academy Committee Member No interests declared 07/02/24 - Trust Board  
Dan Carter Academy Committee Member

Director of Education, Inspiration Trust, commenced 18/4/23

Parent Governor, North Walsham High School

21/1/25  - Trust Board  
Simon Tarr Academy Committee Member No Interests Declared 9/6/25 - Trust Board  
Lisa Collyer Parent Academy Committee Member Data Manager, East Point Academy, commenced from 26/6/17 12/5/26 - Elected by parents  

Academic year 2025-26

Full Name 

AC role 

Interests

Date of Apt

Date Stepped Down

Appointed by: 

Meeting Attendance 

Iain Mackintosh Chair of the Academy Committee Director of Inclusion & Community, The CAM Academy Trust, commenced from 1/1/25

27/2/25

  Trust Board 3 of 3

Daniel Tugwell 

Academy Committee Member

SENDCO, Jane Austen College, commenced 1/9/24

5/11/21

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Trust Board

3 of 3
Claire Munnings Parent Academy Committee Member Supplier, Harlequin Services, commenced TBC 1/12/2022 - Elected by parents 2 of 3
Lady Lara Somerleyton Academy Committee Member No interests declared 07/02/24 - Trust Board 3 of 3
Dan Carter Academy Committee Member

Director of Education, Inspiration Trust, commenced 18/4/23

Parent Governor, North Walsham High School

21/1/25  - Trust Board 2 of 3
Simon Tarr Academy Committee Member No Interests Declared 9/6/25 - Trust Board 3 of 3
Lisa Collyer Parent Academy Committee Member Data Manager, East Point Academy, commenced from 26/6/17 12/5/26 - Elected by parents 1 of 1