Local Governing Body

The Governing Body, has responsibility for the school’s overall strategic direction.

The current Local Governing Body (LGB) is comprised of volunteers from the local school community.Governing Body meetings are held at several points throughout the school year. LGB meetings outline key issues that are required to be discussed and reviewed as necessary. Examples of these agenda items are, but not limited to; Attendance, Admissions, Achievements & Standards, Behaviour & Safety (Safeguarding), Finance, Leadership & Management and Quality of Teaching & Learning.

Attendance at these meetings is monitored by Trust staff from the TLC.

The Governors:

Make sure the school provides for all its pupils, including those with special needs,
Formulate the aims and policies of the school in collaboration with the TLC Trust,
Ensure that the National Curriculum is taught,
Support Interviews and appoint key members of staff.

Committees Groups:

Curriculum, Standards & Pupil Welfare Committee
General Purpose Committee
Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

Structure of the Governing Body

The Lime Tree Primary Academy Local Governing Body consists of the follow members:

Mrs Julia Babiak - Chair of Governors

Mr Asim Syed - Vice Chair

Mrs Julia Turner

Mrs Gillian Greenlees

Mrs Sue Thorne

Mr Jimmy Carroll

Ms Antonia Ryan

Mrs Catherine Stormonth - Trustee

Mrs Sarah Vince - Staff Governor

Ms Clare Lewis - Interim Head of School

*Invited Staff

*Tracy Ison- Assistant Head (Personal Development)

Governors (ID 1281)

Julia Babiak

Chair of Governors - Local Governing Body
Julia Babiak

In a long career, I have been headteacher of three schools including Thornhill and Tithe Farm. I have taught on the headteacher's qualification and other leadership programmes, at University College, London. I worked as a school improvement adviser to schools in the London Borough of Brent, and led on many aspects of pupil assessment for the Borough. I have a long-standing commitment to Houghton Regis particularly in getting the new secondary school (Houstone) for the town.
I am proud to be the Chair of Governors at Limetree and am delighted to see the many improvements that are taking place.
- Chair of Local Governing Board
- Chair of Curriculum Committee
- Link Governor for Pupil Premium
- Link Governor for Early Years
Asim Syed

Vice-Chair of Governors

Asim Syed

I have 15+ years’ experience leading technology strategy, global platforms, digital roadmap and high impact digital transformations for diverse technology-driven companies, including PEOPLESAFE (24/7 all workers protection devices), ONEOCEAN (global navigation solutions) and LONDON LUTON AIRPORT (large-scale business critical technology operations). Deploying a digital first / innovation mindset to bring next generation capability and solutions.
I am delighted to be Vice-Chair of Lime Tree Academy, my own two children currently attend the school. I am keen to see the school move forwards and help drive improvement.
Julia Turner

Safeguarding Governor

Julia Turner

I have lived in Houghton Regis for many years and have a long-standing connection with the newly named Lime Tree Primary Academy.
I am the Safeguarding Governor and Send Governor on the Local Governing Board.
I am keen for Lime Tree to be involved as much as possible with the Community and for the children to enjoy all that it has to offer in order to enrich their education and life experiences, so as to help them fulfil their potential.
My working life was spent in the NHS and also in the hospitality sector.

Structure & Remit

Name	Appointment	Other Responsibilities and Subject Links	Term of Office	Relevant interests Inc. business, financial, other governments roles and relationships within the school staff
Mrs Julia Babiak	Chair (Reappointment by Board)	- Curriculum Standards and Welfare Chair - General Purpose & Finance - Science - EYFS - Pupil Premium	December 2022 - November 2026	Vice Chair of Newfield Primary School (London).
Mr Asim Syed	Vice Chair & Parent Governor (Elected)	- General Purpose and Finance Chair - Curriculum Standards - Computing/IT - Website	Sept 2021 - Sept 2025	Parent
Mrs Julia Turner	Co-Opted	- Curriculum & Standards - General Pupose & Finance -Safeguarding Governor - SEND	Sept 2021 - Sept 2025
Mrs Rachael Clark	Clerk to the Governors		Feb 2020 - Jan 2024
Mrs Gillian Greenlees	Parent Governor (Elected)	- Curriuclum & Standards - English - PE - Music	Sept 2021 - Sept 2025	Parent
Mrs Sue Thorne	Co-Opted	- Maths - RE - Art	Dec 2022 - Dec 2026
Mr Jimmy Carroll	Co-Opted	- Curriculum & Standards - General Pupose & Finance - Health & Safety - History - Geography	Dec 2022 - Dec 2026	Mayor - Houghton Regis Town Council
Ms Antonia Ryan	Co-Opted		Dec 2022 - Dec 2026	Local Councillor for Parkside Ward
Sarah Vince	Staff Governor	- Behaviour and Attitudes - PPG - Student Voice Curriculum & Standards - H&S Governor	July 2020 - June 2024
Clare Lewis	Interim Head of School	Strategy, Operational Management and, Curriculum & Standards, and General Purpose & Finance	By Appointment of Office
Tracy Ison	Assistant Headteacher	Personal Development - Attendance - Literacy	Invited

Governor Attendance:

LGB_Attendance_Record_for_Academic_Year_2022-2023.pdf

Historic information:

Click Here to see Governor's Attendance Record (Lime Tree Primary Academy)