Local School Committee

The Local School Committee (LSC) provides strategic oversight, support, and challenge to the school’s senior leadership team to ensure high standards of education and the best possible outcomes for pupils. It works within the vision, ethos, and policies of the Trust, ensuring that statutory responsibilities are met—including those set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

The LSC is made up of the Headteacher (and Head of School where applicable), elected staff and parent members, and co-opted community members appointed for their skills and experience. The committee meets four times a year alongside a structured programme of governor visits to the school.

The LSC has delegated responsibility to work with senior leaders on the following areas:

• Standards

• Stakeholder engagement

• Safeguarding

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

The LSC is a committee of the Spiral Partnership Trust, which is legally responsible for overseeing the operations of the Trust’s schools. Our decisions are monitored by, and may be influenced by, the Board of Directors, who are ultimately responsible for all actions across the Trust's schools.

The LSC supports the work of the Trust and Board of Directors, acting as a critical friend to the school by monitoring decision-making and its impact on pupil progress, achievement, and attainment. It ensures that the Trust’s vision, ethos, and strategy are fully adopted and applied by school leaders.

If you would like to contact the Local School Committee or find out more about how it works, please contact the school office by telephone or email at admin@fleetvillejm.herts.sch.uk, or contact the clerk of the LSC at lscclerk@spiral.herts.sch.uk.

Please note: LSC members do not deal with individual pupil matters or specific complaints. Parents and carers should first raise any concerns directly with their child’s class teacher, and subsequently with the Headteacher or Head of School where necessary.

Chair of the Local School Committee - Clare Brailsford 

Clare brings a wealth of educational and community governance experience to her role as Chair of the Local School Committee. A retired librarian, she spent the final part of her career as the Sixth Form Librarian at an independent girls' school, where she developed a keen understanding of student development, literacy, and educational environments.

In addition to her role on the LSC, Clare is an active Trustee for a medical charity and a member of one of the City of London Livery Companies. She is also deeply committed to supporting youth literacy in her local community, volunteering for the annual Summer Reading Challenge at her local library to foster a lifelong love of reading in young people.

Outside of her governance and charity work, Clare is an avid reader and culture enthusiast. She is a frequent visitor to London’s museums and art galleries, and enjoys travelling, cinema, and wine tasting.

Term of office from 16 Jan 2023 to 15 Jan 2027

Vice - Chair of the Local School Committee - Lee Langstaffe 

 Term of office from 5 Dec 2026 to 4 Dec 2030

Simon Day - Co-Opted Member 

Simon brings a rich background in commercial and technical leadership to the Local School Committee. Having begun his career in accountancy, he transitioned into IT development before spending the majority of his 40-year career in telecommunications, holding a variety of global sales and deal-lead positions.

With a family deeply involved in teaching, Simon has a long-standing understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the education sector. Upon retiring, he was keen to give back to the community and put his extensive commercial expertise to use by taking on an active role as a governor at a local school.

Outside of his work with the LSC, Simon enjoys staying connected with technology developments, keeping active, and spending time with his family.

 5 Feb 2025 to 4 Feb 2029

Milan Sumesh - Co-Opted Member 

Term of office from 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030

Jade Harkness - Co-Opted Member 

 5 Feb 2025 to 4 Feb 2029

Julia Moss - Parent Member 

 Term of office from 25 Feb 2025 to 24 Feb 2029

Claire Rolph - Staff Member

 

 

How do I become a member of the LSC?

Vacancies arise from time to time. If you would like to be considered, please contact the School Business Manager via email on sbm@fleetvillejm.herts.sch.uk

 

LSC Code of Conduct 

LSC Code of Conduct

Spiral Partnership Trust - Members and Directors

Spiral Partnership Trust - members and directors

LSC Attendance 

2025-2026

Clerk 4/4

Clare Brailsford  4/4

Lee Langstaffe 4/4

Simon Day 4/4

Julia Moss 3/4