Governance (Local Partnership Board)

Hugh Sexey C of E Middle School is a part of the Wessex Learning Trust whose Trustees hold the ultimate responsibility for the governance of each Wessex Learning Trust School.

The Department for Education's Academy Trust Handbook sets out the Trust's responsibilities regarding governance - Academy trust handbook 2026: effective from 1 October 2026 - GOV.UK

Wessex Learning Trust Trustees delegate certain key roles and responsibilities to the School's Local Partnership Board (LPB) and these are set out clearly in the Scheme of Delegation which can be seen on the Wessex Learning Trust website.

We value the expertise and support that our Local Partnership Board brings. Please see below a list of our Local Partners.

If you would like to contact the Chair of the Local Partnership Board, or you are interested in becoming a Local Partner, please email the Clerk to the Partnership Board Miss Hannah McKenzie at CLPG@hughsexey.org.uk.

Local Partnership Board Roles (Current)
Name Role Term Start Term End Attendance (2025-26)
Mr Matt Drew Headteacher (ex-officio) 0109/2025 - -
Mr Graham Godwin-Pearson Chair 05/03/2026 04/03/2030 3/6
Mrs Sue Moreman Vice Chair 22/05/2023 23/05/2027 6/6
Mr Johnny Torrens-Spence Local Partner 28/03/2017 27/03/2029 5/6
Revd Richard Neil Local Partner 30/11/2024 29/11/2028 5/6
Ms Liz Martin Local Partner 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 5/6
Dr Graham Parry Local Partner 13/11/2024 12/112028 3/6
Mrs Gemma Willcox Local Partner - Safeguarding 01/092022 31/08/2030 4/6
Mrs Claire Beaumont-Wraith Local Partner 18/05/2026 18/05/2030 2/6
Business and Financial Interests (Current)
Name Nature of Interest Date Declared
Mr Matt Drew Seas Reach Management Co. - Director 28/09/2026
Mrs Sue Moreman Somerset Climate Action Network Ltd - Board Member 28/09/2026
Mr Johnny Torrens-Spence Nil 29/09/2025
Revd Richard Neil Nil 29/09/2025
Ms Liz Martin Nil 29/09/2025
Dr Graham Parry Nil 28/09/2026
Mrs Gemma Willcox Nil 29/09/2025
Mr Graham Godwin-Pearson Weare First School - Local Partner 28/09/2026
Mrs Claire Beaumont-Wraith
Local Partner Resignations (Last 12 months)
Name Role Term Start Resignation Date
None

Key Information