Governance

We are proud of our strong governance structure here at LS-TEN. As an independent school and registered charity we believe that education should always be centred on young people rather than profit. Operating as a charity ensures that all our resources are reinvested directly into improving outcomes and provision for our students.

Our governance model has two levels which provide both strategic oversight, professional support and educational challenge.

Proprietor Body – Board of Charity Trustees

The Board of Charity Trustees acts as the proprietary body for the school and wider charity. They hold overall responsibility for:

  • Strategic direction and vision

  • Compliance with the Independent School Standards

  • Safeguarding oversight

  • Financial accountability and sustainability

The board ensures that the school operates with integrity, transparency and a clear focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for young people.

Education Subcommittee

Our Education Subcommittee is an advisory board of experienced professionals from a range of settings, including mainstream schools and alternative provision, MATs, and Local authority services. The committee is chaired by members of our charity board of trustees.

The subcommittee provides robust support and challenge to school leaders. Their role includes quality assuring our educational provision, supporting continuous improvement and helping to shape and strengthen our curriculum and SEMH offer.

Our dual layered governance structure ensures that our work is both carefully overseen and continually developed, enabling us to provide a high-quality, responsive education for our students.

Our Board

Angus Martin – Chair of Governance
Retired Financial Services Professional

Ashley Jacobs – Safeguarding Governance and Chair of Education Subcommittee
Executive Head Teacher with a local Multi Academy Trust

David Smith – Health and Safety Lead
Former West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service; Director of a Health and Safety Training Company

Clare Jarvis – Finance Lead
Finance Director

Ed Carlisle – Governance and Community
Senior Manager in the Third Sector and Community Advocate

David Mitchell – Commercial and Sport
Regional Sales Director at Ricoh

Governance at LS-TEN

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to maintaining high standards across all aspects of school life. Through strong governance, clear communication and a focus on continuous improvement, we aim to provide the best possible outcomes for every student.

Transparency and Accountability

We are committed to operating openly and transparently. Key policies and statutory information are available on our website, including:

  • Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy

  • Behaviour Policy

  • Complaints Procedure

  • Admissions Policy

  • Health and Safety Policy

If you require any additional information or paper copies of documents, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist.

Contacting the Governing Body

If you wish to contact a member of the governing body, including the Chair of Trustees, please do so via:

Email: governance@ls-ten.org
Phone: 0113 5325357

All correspondence will be directed appropriately and handled in a timely and confidential manner.