Governance arrangements – City of London Academies Southwark
The Local Board of the City of London Academy Southwark is responsible for ensuring there is a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction at the Academy.
Governors hold senior leaders to account for the educational performance of pupils, and oversee financial performance, ensuring money is well spent.
The Southwark Local Board has established a Finance and General Purposes sub committee, which considers matters of finance, resources and facilities for the Academy.
The City of London Academies Trust is the legal entity accountable for the City of London Academy (Southwark). The Trust is sponsored by the City of London Corporation. Further information can be found on the Trust web site: http://www.cola.org.uk
Chair of the Southwark Local Board – Steven Berryman
Dr Steven Berryman is an experienced school leader with more than 20 years’ experience in education. He is the Executive Director of the National Centre for Arts Education, and a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London. He has held senior leadership roles across independent schools, multi-academy trusts and national education organisations. He is a former President of the Chartered College of Teaching and has extensive expertise in strategy, governance, safeguarding and curriculum development.
A musician and educationalist, Steven is passionate about enabling young people to thrive through high-quality, inclusive education. Alongside his National Centre leadership role, he serves as Chair of City of London Academy Southwark and contributes to the governance of a number of educational and arts organisations.
Contacting the Chair of the Southwark Local Board
If you would like to contact the Chair of Governors Steven Berryman, please contact the Clerk to the Governing body, Mel Aitken, by emailing governance@cityacademy.co.uk or you can post any letters to:
Chair of Governors
City of London Academy Southwark
240 Lynton Road
London
SE1 5LA