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Governance

Governance

 Bramley Grange Academy has a Rapid Improvement Committee (RIC).

Governance (ID 1001)

  • Louise Needham
    Staff Governor

    Louise Needham

  • Ian Digman
    Community Governor

    Ian Digman

    Ian Digman is an experienced automotive engineer and business leader, with over 30 years working across the global mobility industry. After graduating from Loughborough University, he joined Ford's graduate scheme, where he spent 18 years in leadership roles spanning Germany, China, and the UK. His responsibilities ranged from manufacturing and product development to business strategy and transformation.

    To broaden his skill set, Ian earned an MBA from Duke University, complementing his technical background with commercial acumen. He subsequently held senior roles at Nissan and Infiniti in Switzerland, before returning to the UK to join McLaren Automotive. Since 2020, he has worked independently as an advisor to high-growth startups in the mobility and technology sectors.

    Returning to England after two decades abroad has allowed Ian to engage more actively in the local community. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at the GASP Motor Project, a charity that supports at-risk young people through practical mechanical skills development.

    Ian is passionate about providing inclusive opportunities for all young people to thrive, and is keen to support the strategic development of appropriate education through his governance role. He brings a strong background in leadership, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement, and is committed to promoting equity, wellbeing, and high aspirations within the school.

    He lives in Shalford with his wife, teenage daughter, and dog, and enjoys cycling, running, and restoring a classic 1970s Lancia.

  • Ryan Alexis
    Community Governor

    Ryan Alexis

Some of the key responsibilities are:

Setting the strategic direction of the school by:

  • Ensuring the values, aims and objectives for the school are aligned to those of OHCAT
  • Implementing the policy framework for achieving the agreed aims and objectives
  • Setting statutory targets
  • Agreeing the school improvement strategy

Challenging and supporting the school by monitoring, reviewing and evaluating:

  • The implementation and effectiveness of the policy framework
  • Progress towards targets
  • The implementation and effectiveness of the school improvement strategy
  • The budget and the staffing structure

Ensuring accountability by:

  • Monitoring the school’s self-evaluation documentation
  • Responding to Ofsted reports when necessary
  • Holding the Head to account for the performance of the school
  • Ensuring parents and pupils are involved, consulted and informed as appropriate
  • Making information available to the community

If you wish to contact the RIC, please email the clerk at kcollett@ohcat.org

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