Governance

The Academy Trust

South Wirral High School is a member of the multi-academy trust, The Challenge Academy Trust, (TCAT). The academy transferred on 1^st April 2025. The Challenge Academy Trust is directly responsible to the Secretary of State for the operation of its member academies and is a company limited by guarantee registered at Companies House. The company number is 10689247, and the registered office is c/o Bridgewater High School, Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AE.

TCAT’s Trust Board have delegated specific responsibilities to the Local Governing Challenge Board, (LGCB) as outlined in the trust’s Scheme of Delegation.

The LGCB’s Vision Statement

The Local Governing Challenge Board’s vision is to inspire excellence, champion potential and empower learning, every student matters and thrives. It’s simple and founded on a desire to make a difference.

We aim to enable every student to flourish by encouraging their unique strengths and interests. We recognise that every student is always our starting point.

In addition, to academic achievement, our focus is to ensure every student’s social emotional and personal development is supported, giving them the tools to become effective adults.

Local Governing Challenge Board’s Strategic Plan

• To ensure that students experience a Quality of Education that is Good, Challenging and Rewarding.

• To become an active participant within The Challenge Academy Trust to maximise the benefit to SWHS students and staff.

• To ensure that the school finances are healthy, maintained and sustainable.

We have recently introduced an email to enable parents to contact Governors with any queries or relevant questions.

The Chair of Governor’s email address is governors@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk

Our Governance Professional/Clerk is Louise Bolan.