Welcome to the Local Committee

The Highfield Schools are delighted to be part of the Nexus Education School Trust (NEST), and although we work very closely with them, the day to day governance of our schools is carried out by the Local Committee which works across both Highfield Schools.

The key responsibilities of the Local Committee are as follows:

• To carry forward the vision of the Highfield Academies and NEST
• To ensure that standards of attainment and progress are high
• To take a strategic role in the governance of the Academy
• To support and challenge the School’s leaders
• To monitor and evaluate the work of the Academy in relation to:

- pupil outcomes,

- teaching, learning and assessment,

- effectiveness of leadership and management and

- financial probity

• To ensure actions are taken to comply with statutory regulations
• To implement the policies of the Trust and the Academy
• To support the strategic development of the Trust

Local Committees are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and play a vital role in raising school standards.  To operate effectively the Local Committee appoints members who bring a wide range of knowledge and experience.  The Local Committee consists of the Headteacher, Community members, Parent members and Staff members.   

Local Committee meetings occur every half term and Local Committee Members visit the schools on a regular basis.

Further information on the Local Committee can be found under Key Information/Governance, but if you wish to contact the Chair, please do so by email: dwingfield1@hfs.nestschools.org or via either school office.

Local Committee Members Code of Conduct

Local Committee Member Election - May 2025

Please find below, all information relating to the vacancy for one parent to join our Local Committee.

If you are interested yourself, or would like to nominate another parent (with their permission), please complete a Nomination Form.

Completed Nomination Forms must be returned to school by 5pm on Friday 23^rd May.  Any nominations received after this time will unfortunately not be considered. We have spare copies of the Nominations Form in the Infant and Junior offices if required.

Local Committee Member Election Pack