Academy Council
Outwood Academy Redcar 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 Redcar.
Council members
| Governor | Appointed | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carole Brown Chair of Local Governing Body Appointed by GB/board | 1 October 2025 | 30 September 2029 |
| Miss Rachel Campbell Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 18 October 2023 | 17 October 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Hickley Local Governor Appointed by GB/board | 16 September 2024 | 15 September 2028 |
| Ms Elizabeth Moodie Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 October 2025 | 30 September 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Trattles Local Governor Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 May 2026 | While in post |
Mrs Carole Brown
- Appointed
- 1 October 2025
- Term ends
- 30 September 2029
Miss Rachel Campbell
- Appointed
- 18 October 2023
- Term ends
- 17 October 2027
Mrs Louise Hickley
- Appointed
- 16 September 2024
- Term ends
- 15 September 2028
Ms Elizabeth Moodie
- Appointed
- 1 October 2025
- Term ends
- 30 September 2029
Mrs Gemma Trattles
- Appointed
- 1 May 2026
- Term ends
- While in post
Read our council members' declarations of interests
To contact the chair of governors, please email k.pegden@redcar.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.