Academy Council
Outwood Academy Bydales is a proud member of the Outwood Family; therefore, ultimate responsibility for our academy rests with the Outwood Grange Academies Trust Board of Trustees. However, some of the work of the board is delegated to the Academy Council, who are the governors of the academy.
Our Academy Council is a sub-committee of the Outwood Board and its role is to carry the Outwood vision, values, policies and priorities forward while providing internal assurance and, in addition, to develop and strengthen the academy's links with the local community.
The Academy Council is made up of governors who are expected to question, challenge and support the academy's leadership. Some governors are appointed by the Trust and others are elected by parents or carers of children who attend Outwood Academy Bydales.
Council members
| Governor | Appointed | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Patricia Taylor Chair of Local Governing Body Appointed by GB/board | 31 January 2023 | 31 January 2027 |
| Karen Allen Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 September 2023 | 31 August 2027 |
| Alison Barnes Local Governor Appointed by GB/board | 23 May 2026 | 22 May 2030 |
| Mr James Dale Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 28 January 2025 | 27 January 2029 |
| Mrs Amy Douglas Local Governor Appointed by GB/board | 28 April 2026 | 27 April 2030 |
| Miss Elizabeth Fellows Local Governor Elected by school staff | 19 May 2026 | 19 May 2028 |
| Miss Rachel Glover Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 27 February 2023 | 26 February 2027 |
| Mr Robert McGreal Local Governor Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 September 2023 | While in post |
| Sarah Rule Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 October 2023 | 31 August 2027 |
Mrs Patricia Taylor
- Appointed
- 31 January 2023
- Term ends
- 31 January 2027
Karen Allen
- Appointed
- 1 September 2023
- Term ends
- 31 August 2027
Alison Barnes
- Appointed
- 23 May 2026
- Term ends
- 22 May 2030
Mr James Dale
- Appointed
- 28 January 2025
- Term ends
- 27 January 2029
Mrs Amy Douglas
- Appointed
- 28 April 2026
- Term ends
- 27 April 2030
Miss Elizabeth Fellows
- Appointed
- 19 May 2026
- Term ends
- 19 May 2028
Miss Rachel Glover
- Appointed
- 27 February 2023
- Term ends
- 26 February 2027
Mr Robert McGreal
- Appointed
- 1 September 2023
- Term ends
- While in post
Sarah Rule
- Appointed
- 1 October 2023
- Term ends
- 31 August 2027
Read our council members' declarations of interests
To contact the chair of governors, please email p.taylor@bydales.outwood.com
Standards and accountability
The Outwood Board and our Academy Council, and their members, will at all times uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, known as the Nolan Principles.
The Outwood Board and our Academy Council each have detailed Terms of Reference which set out their roles, responsibilities and functions. The authority of each is controlled by the Board via the Scheme of Delegation. You can find out more about this on the page about the Outwood Grange Academies Trust Board of Trustees.
Could you be a governor?
We're always looking for people from all walks of life to join us in carrying the Outwood vision, values and priorities forward. As a governor you'll receive training, develop transferable skills, and help shape the things that matter most to our pupils and our community.
We especially welcome interest from people with experience in finance, business or marketing, education leadership, safeguarding, HR, health and safety, special educational needs, or careers and employability. If you're ready to question, challenge and support the academy's leadership, we'd love to hear from you. You can read more about the role on the Outwood Family website.