Chair of Governors 

Geraldine Sewell

Parent Governor 

I am a Parent Governor linked to Human Resources and Attendance. I became Chair on 21/09/2026.  I also support the School’s Development Plan priority around Admission and Retention.

Terms of Office 17/02/2025 to 17/02/2029

Catherine Caldwell 

I am a Co-opted Governor from the local community. I am currently the link Governor for Attendance, Attainment Data, and Environmental Sustainability and Stakeholder engagement..  I am a governor on the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and a Member of the Academy Trust.

Terms of Office 26/09/2022 to 26/09/2026

Rob Cowling 

Head teacher ex officio

Nic Cotton 

Acting Head Teacher ex officio

19/03/2026 to date. 

Ashley Moat 

Parent Governor

I am a Parent Governor at Fosse Way Academy, where both of my young children attend. I have worked at the same Federation of Special Needs Schools for 16 years and now work in Operations, with a focus on IT and Premises. As the Link Governor for  Health & Safety, Data and Finance  I hope to use my experience and skills to support the school in providing the best possible environment for its pupils and staff.

Terms of Office 19/05/2024 to 19/05/2028

Anna Thomas 

Parent Governor

I am a Link Governor for Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)   I am a Governor on the Finance, Audit and Risk committee.

Terms of Office 04/04/2023 to 04/04/2027

Nic Cotton 

Staff governor  ( Acting Head from the 19th March) 

Terms of Office 19/09/2026 to 19/09/2030

Adam Collins 

Parent Governor

I am the Linked Governor for Sports , Food and  Maths.  I am a Governor on the Finance, Audit and Risk committee.  I am a governor on the Pay Committee.

Terms of Office 11/04/2023 to 11/04/2027

Laura Douglas 

Co-opted Governor

 I am a Co-opted Governor and link governor to  food, Pupil premium  and EDI. I am an independent Education Consultant, having started my teaching career at Fosse Way Academy between 2006 to 2017. I continue to work with schools both locally and nationally, and am committed to using my experience and expertise to support the strategic direction at Fosse Way Academy.  I became Vice Chair on the 21/09/2026.

Terms of Office 29/10/2025 to 29/10/2029

Sam Swaby

Parent Governor 

I am a Parent Governor with experience in technology, digital transformation and business strategy. My areas of support cover digital technology, online safety, cybersecurity, AI, procurement and stakeholder engagement. I help organisations make informed decisions and translate complex topics into clear, practical outcomes - these skills will be applied to support Fosse Way's continued evolution.  I am linked to computing, sustainability and food.

Terms of Office 23/04/2026 to 23/04/2029

Newsletter Summer 2026 VERSION 3.docx

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