The Local Advisory Committee (LAC) represents Springfield School and The Meadows School.
Springfield School is federated with The Meadows and has a joint governing board. The board exercises its duties through 2 full termly committees attended by all LAC members and those reporting.
The Local Advisory Committee has a link LAC member for;
- Safeguarding, Attendance and Behaviour,
- Health and Safety,
- Inclusion including Pupil Premium,
- Curriculum and Teaching, EYFS, Achievement
- Personal Development
- Leadership and Governance
- Business and Finance
LAC meetings for the coming year are:
Chair: Angela Whitfield A.Whitfield@springfield.mhat.org.uk
Vice Chair: Andy Young A.Young@springfield.mhat.org.uk
2026–2027
Autumn Term 2026
- Tues 20th October 4.30pm @SPR
- Thurs 10th December 10am @MEA
Spring Term 2027
- Tues 9th Feb 4.30pm @MEA
- Thurs 18th March 10am @SPR
Summer Term 2027
- Tues 25th May 4.30pm @SPR
- Thurs 8th July 10am @MEA
Attendance record for LAC meetings
Governor Responsibilities 2026 2027
| NAME | TYPE OF GOVERNOR | TERM OF OFFICE | RESPONSIBILITIES | PECUNIARY / BUSINESS INTERESTS |
| Angela Whitfield | Chair of Local Governing Board | 08.12.29 | Education, pupil premium | Retired |
| Andrew Young | Vice Chair Parent governor | 07.11.26 | Health and Safety | None |
| Samuel Hambleton (Staff Member) |
07.03.2028 | Education | None | |
| Laura Green | Co-opted | 25.3.31 | None | |
| Anna Latos | Headteacher, Springfield | Education | Vice Chair of Governors for Werrington Primary School | |
| Kathryn Taylor | Headteacher, Meadows | Education | None | |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-opted | Sept 25 – Sept 29 | None | |
| James Sheldon | Co-opted | Sept 25 – Sept 29 | Safeguarding Link | None |