Governors
Welcome
On behalf of Djanogly Northgate Academy’s Governing Body, I would like say welcome to our new children and parents and welcome back, for another year, to all our returning children and parents.
What do the Governors do?
The role of the Governing Body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
• set the aims and objectives for the Academy
• set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
• set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
• monitor and evaluate the progress the Academy is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
• be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher
Who are DNA’s Governors?
Rebecca Spencer (Headteacher)
Charlotte Pitkin (Interim Headteacher)
Mary Somerville (Co-Opted Governor)
Swee Kiat Lim (Parent Governor)
James Walsh (Co-opted Governor)
Kessy Odebala (Parent Governor)
Paola Catalan (Co-Opted Governor)
How do I contact DNA’s Governors?
You can contact the Governors:
• Via the Governance Professional - Holly Pickering - h.pickering@tapestrylearningpartnership.org
• Get in touch with Governors via the main school telephone number and we will then contact you: 0115 9156896
DNA Governors Dates
| Meeting | Date |
| 1 | 1st October 2025 |
| 2 | 21st January 2026 |
| 3 | 6th May 2026 |
| 4 | 15th July 2026 |
Registers of Interests and Attendance
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