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Governance at Enquire Learning Trust
Strengthening Excellence at Every Level
At Enquire Learning Trust, our governance structure is built to ensure that every decision puts children first. Across our 32 primary academies in the North of England, we are guided by a dedicated framework of leaders who uphold the highest standards in education, financial stewardship, and strategic innovation.
Trust Members
Setting the Vision
Our Members operate at the highest level of governance, providing long-term oversight and strategic direction. They:
- Champion our mission to transform young lives through education
- Appoint skilled Trustees who lead with clarity and purpose
- Shape the Trust’s future by refining and upholding the Articles of Association
Their role ensures that our vision remains ambitious, aligned, and responsive to the needs of our pupils and communities.
Trustees
Driving Day-to-Day Excellence
Our Board of Trustees—acting as non-executive directors—oversees the Trust’s operations with diligence and integrity. Guided by our Memorandum and Articles of Association, they:
- Secure high-quality education for every child across the Trust
- Monitor and challenge performance to ensure continuous improvement
- Safeguard the Trust’s financial health and estate
- Ensure compliance with charity and company law, as well as our Funding Agreements
Their collective expertise ensures that we remain accountable, innovative, and focused on delivering excellence.
Trust Leadership Team
Delivering Results. Driving Excellence.
At the heart of Enquire Learning Trust is a dynamic and experienced Trust Leadership Team, led by our Chief Executive Officer. This team is responsible for turning vision into reality—ensuring that every academy is supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
What We Do
Working within the strategic frameworks set by our Board of Trustees, the Trust Leadership Team:
- Manages day-to-day operations with agility and accountability (see our [Scheme of Delegation])
- Drives strategic priorities that raise standards and outcomes across all academies
- Delivers targeted support and challenge to boost performance and secure continuous improvement
- Implements Trustee decisions with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact
From school improvement to finance, HR, and governance, the team ensures that every academy in the Trust has the leadership, resources, and direction it needs to shine.
Academy Improvement Committees
Local Impact. Trust-Wide Ambition.
Our Academy Improvement Committees (AICs) play a vital role in shaping the success of our academies. Each committee oversees up to four schools within a shared locality, combining local knowledge with the strategic vision of the Trust.
What They Do
AICs are instrumental in driving improvement and ensuring accountability. They:
- Support and challenge Principals to sharpen performance and raise standards
- Explore classroom experiences and evaluate the impact of leadership
- Champion quality and encourage innovation in teaching and learning
- Relentlessly pursue improvement, focusing on better outcomes for all pupils
- Bridge the Trust Leadership Team with local communities, ensuring decisions are informed by real insight and lived experience
Their curiosity, commitment, and community focus help keep our academies grounded in local needs while striving for Trust-wide excellence.