Welcome to Forest Academy. We are really proud of our school.  Forest Academy strives to be an outstanding school at the heart of the local community in which every child is empowered to have self-belief and to aspire to achieve her/his highest potential.  

Our Trust Governance 

At Inspire Partnership, we value and celebrate the diversity of each school and community we serve. While every school is unique, we share ideas, skills, and resources across our trust to help every child thrive.

Our trust has three key layers of governance:

• Members (who hold the Trust to account),

• Trustees (who make strategic decisions), and

• Committees (who focus on specific areas of work).

Our Local Community Councils (LCC) are made up of local voices who work with school leaders to represent the views of families and the wider community.

Other committees focus on areas like finance, staff, standards, and safeguarding—all working together to support strong, well-run schools.

Local Community Councils: Strengthening the School–Community Connection

At Inspire Partnership, Local Community Councils (LCCs) are an important part of how we make sure every school stays closely connected to its local community.

LCCs are made up of parents, carers, and community members who work with school leaders and the Trust to help shape decisions that put children and families first. They listen to the voices of parents, pupils, and staff, and use this feedback to make sure the school is meeting local needs and continuing to improve.

LCCs support our values in action:

• Community First – They strengthen the link between school and home by listening to what matters most to families.

• Collaboration Matters – They work in partnership with school leaders and the wider Trust to share ideas and drive improvement.

• Excellence in Everything – They ask thoughtful questions and provide support to help schools be the best they can be.

• Equity in Everything – They help ensure that every child, no matter their background, gets the support and opportunities they deserve.

Through regular school visits and involvement in school life, LCC members stay visible, active, and informed—ensuring that parent and community voices are always part of the conversation.

If you’d like to learn more or get involved, please contact jnewman@inspirepartnership.co.uk.

For more details please see the Scheme of Delegation and the Guide to Governance.

Meet your Local Community Council