The Academy Council

The Academy Council is the name for the governing body of an academy and we work closely with the Headteacher and other staff to set a strategic direction for Foley Park Primary Academy. We act as a ‘critical friend’, complementing and enhancing the school leadership by making sure all statutory duties are met. These include appointing the Headteacher, providing support and challenge, and holding the school to account for its impact on improving outcomes for all pupils. This continues to be particularly important following the school’s "Journey to Good", and beyond.

The Headteacher, who is a member of the Academy Council, runs the school on a day to day basis. The Academy Councillors are responsible for the strategic overview of the school and for overseeing the curriculum. We also handle formal complaints, personnel issues, buildings, health and safety, policies and some disciplinary matters.

The Academy Council includes representation from school staff, the community and parents; people who have experience and skills that enable us to support and advise on school issues.

The Academy Council meets regularly and has  a number of sub-committees which look  in more detail at such areas as health and safety, disadvantaged pupils, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), safeguarding, and the curriculum. The Academy Council feeds into the Victoria Academy Trust Board.

If you have any matters that you'd like to raise, please let us know.

Our Academy Councillors

Richard Collie

Role: Chair -  Community Councillor

Link Councillor:  Teaching & Learning, Safeguarding & Maths

Appointed: 18/10/2019, reappointed 18/10/2022

Term of Office: 3 years; Expires 18/10/2025

Business/Pecuniary Interests: None Declared

I became a Councillor to help the school to push its boundaries in continuing to provide a safe and progressive learning environment not just for my grandchildren who attend the school but also for all pupils. Whilst I am a link councillor for specific subject areas, I am interested in all aspects of the curriculum and the school day.  I am always happy to talk about the school so feel free to stop me in the playground (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are when I can normally be spotted) to have a chat.

Before I retired I ran a management consultancy company for over 20 years which focused very much on improving operational performance. I am married, have two daughters with one working at Kidderminster College and the other teaching Year 6 children in Birmingham. Although a while back now, when my daughters were going to school both my wife and myself became heavily involved in their school lives, my wife as a governor whist I chaired the PTA for 6 years.

Laima

Role:  Vice Chair - Parent Councillor

Link Councillor:  EYFS

Appointed:  December 2023

Term of Office: 3 years;

Business/Pecuniary Interests:  Nail Business owner

Lucy Valentine

Role: Parent Councillor (appointed by parents)

Link Councillor:  Health & Safety, Science

Appointed:  February 2024

Term of Office: 3 years

Business/Pecuniary Interests: None Declared

Rob Lloyd

Role:  Community Councillor

Link Councillor:

Appointed:  May 2025

Term of Office: 3 years;

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

I have proudly served as a Town Councillor for Stourport for the past 10 years, working to support and represent our local community.

Before retiring, I spent several rewarding years working at my local primary school as a teaching assistant, lunchtime sports supervisor, and school clubs leader. Prior to that, my career spanned roles in sales and accounts across various Midlands-based companies, followed by a seven-year period working for two national supermarket chains.

Although officially retired, I remain actively involved in education and youth engagement. I volunteer weekly at a local primary school and undertake seasonal work with a youth outreach organisation during school holidays. I also work as an exam invigilator at Stourport High School.

Outside of education, I contribute to the local community as an assistant football coach with both Areley Kings FC and the Kidderminster Harriers Community Trust. I’m also a qualified walk leader for two local walking groups—an activity I enjoy greatly.

I have a strong passion for working with young people and am currently helping to establish a new youth café in the area, aiming to create a safe, welcoming space for local teenagers.

Sarah Dunlop

Role:  Community Councillor

Link Councillor:

Appointed:  July 2025

Term of Office: 3 years;

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

Micaila Price

Role: Non-teaching staff councillor

Link Councillor:  SEND

Appointed:  December 2023

Term of Office: 3 years; Expires

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

Kirsty Fellows

Role: Teaching staff councillor

Link Councillor:

Appointed:  February 2025

Term of Office: 3 years;

Business/Pecuniary Interests: