Academy Council
As part of Creative Education Trust, our school benefits from the support and challenge of an Academy Council.
Academy Councillors are volunteers who bring professional expertise, local knowledge and community perspectives to help ensure the school remains closely connected to the community it serves.
Working on behalf of the Trust Board, the Academy Council acts as the Trust's local "eyes and ears", championing stakeholder voice, supporting community engagement and providing constructive challenge to school leaders. Together, Academy Councillors help ensure that our school continues to deliver ambition, equity and opportunity for every learner.
Find out more about governance structures at Creative Education Trust.
Find out more about opportunities to volunteer on our Academy Council.
Below you can find details of the current members of our Academy Council. Attendance records and declarations of interest can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
| Academy Council member name | AC member role | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Laura Brett | Headteacher | 18 Jul 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | Ex-officio |
| Ms Pam Batley |
Chair |
18 Mar 2023 | 8 Mar 2026 | 7 Mar 2029 |
| Miss Trudie Jowett | Community Councillor | 17 Nov 2023 |
17 Nov 2023 |
16 Nov 2026 |
| Mr Shane Francis | Parent Councillor | 22 Nov 2024 | 22 Nov 2024 |
21 Nov 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Anniss | Community Councillor | 16 May 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 15 May 2028 |
| Mrs Tazmin Downing-Brinded |
Staff Councillor | 8 Jan 2026 | 8 Jan 2026 | 7 Jan 2029 |
| Miss Beverley Jermy | Community Councillor | 1 Oct 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 | 30 Sept 2029 |
Contacting the Academy Council
If you have any questions about the governance of our school, please contact the Academy Council by email via the Interim Headteacher at the following email address laura.brett@woodlandsprimaryacademy.org.uk
Any written correspondence should be addressed to The Chair of Woodlands Primary Academy Council c/o Church Walk, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. NR31 8QQ.