The Parent CCM will be elected by parents and carers of pupils at the academy to serve a four year term of office.  You may, if you wish, put yourself forward for election using the nomination form attached to this letter, or by requesting a printed copy of the nomination form from the academy.  You may also nominate another parent, but you must seek their approval before submitting the nomination. 

The election is open to all parents and carers of pupils registered at the academy and who remain so at the time of election. To avoid any potential conflict of interest, any parents or carers who might be an elected member of the Local Authority, or who might be subject to any disqualification under the Trust’s Articles of Association, can not stand as a Parent CCM.

The timetable for the election is:

1. Invitations to submit a nomination for Parent CCM role issued on Wednesday 1^st May
2. Nomination forms to be returned to me by 12:00 noon on Friday 23^rd May 2025
3. If there are the same number of nominations as vacancies, the result will be announced on Monday 2^nd June 2025

If there are more nominations than vacancies, the process will proceed to a ballot:

1. Ballot papers to be sent to all parents on Monday 2^nd June 2025
2. Ballot papers to be returned to me by 12:00 noon Tuesday 17^th June (allowing 10 school days to return)
3. The votes will be counted on Wednesday 18^th June, after which the result will be announced.

Our Academy Community Councils (ACCs) are made up of Community Council Members (CCMs).

ACCs are the local governance layer of Co-op Academies Trust and are committees of the Trust Board. ACCs are a vital part of the governance of the Trust, one of their most important roles is to be able to capture the voice of the stakeholders and community and communicate this upwards through the Trust.

CCMs within the ACC will: 

• In all interactions adhere to the ACC code of conduct, the Nolan principles of public life and the Co-op values and Ways of Being
• Ensure that safeguarding the children in our academies is always at the forefront of their work and communications
• Work together as a team, contributing to and supporting strategic discussions relating to academy development planning and key strategic priorities
• Ensure the Co-op values and Ways of Being are embedded in the academy’s practice and ethos
• Oversee, monitor and seek to improve staff and pupil wellbeing by visiting the academy and meeting with staff and pupils
• Monitor and promote positive student behaviour and attendance
• Ensure effective parental and community engagement and make sure key challenges and issues in the community are brought to the attention of the Trust Board
• Liaise with the Academy Community Pioneer and Regional Community Manager to ensure the academy’s community plan is in line with the needs of the academy’s community and support the plan’s implementation
• Monitor the experience of vulnerable groups, particularly through interactions with pupils and key staff to ensure policy translates into practice. This includes children with special educational needs, children who qualify for the pupil premium grant and any other groups identified as at risk of underachievement by the academy
• Identify and maintain oversight of the academy’s top strategic risks and ensure these are communicated to the Trust board.
• Monitor the academy’s career provision through discussions with pupils and relevant members of staff and work with the academy to establish and maintain strong business links within and outside of the academy’s community
• Ensure that the activities of the academy are meeting the needs of the community, promoting equality and eliminating discrimination, through interactions with pupils, staff and parents.
• Keep the Trust Board informed regarding any issues that should need input from the Trust Board or impact on Trust wide decision making
• Promote the positive reputation of the academy in the local community
• Help stakeholders understand the Trust’s values and vision for the future
• Undertake induction training and engage in ongoing development 
• Make a positive and meaningful contribution to the ACC by attending meetings, reading papers and preparing questions in advance
• Get to know the school, by occasionally visiting the school during school hours and attending events

Please complete and return the nomination form on page 4 of the letter from the downloads below, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 23^rd May. The form is also available from the academy office until 12:00 noon on Friday 23^rd May . The nomination form needs to be completed and submitted in the sealed box located in our main school office and in a sealed envelope for the attention of Mrs Clark, Headteacher, Returning Officer for Parent CCM Election. 

In the event that more nominations than vacancies are submitted, the election process will proceed to a ballot.  The names of the candidates standing for election will be on the ballot papers, along with their personal statements; no other names will appear on this paper.  Details will follow in this instance.