Academy Committee

The Academy Committee is part of a wider governance structure within the Inspiration Trust. Further details of roles and responsibilities can be found in the governance section of the Inspiration Trust website. Term of office is 4 years.

Find out more about the Inspiration Trust's approach to governance here

Academic Year 2026-27

Full Name 

Academy Committee role 

Register of Interests

Date of Appointment

Date Stepped Down

Appointed by 

Meeting Attendance 

Amanda Faye

Chair 

Head, Thetford Grammar School, commenced 1/5/19

6/9/23

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Trust Board 

 
Jeanna Joplin Parent Academy committee member No interests declared 23/9/25 - Elected by parents  
Jordan Sullivan Academy committee member

Executive Principal, Inspiration Trust, commenced 1/1/25

3/11/25 - Trust Board  
Christine Cutts Parent Academy committee member

Administration/Reception Assistant, Queensway Junior Academy, commenced 1/9/23 

17/11/25 - Elected by parents  

 

Academic Year 2025-26

Full Name 

Academy Committee role 

Register of Interests

Date of Appointment

Date Stepped Down

Appointed by 

Meeting Attendance 

Amanda Faye

Chair 

Head, Thetford Grammar School, commenced 1/5/19

6/9/23

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Trust Board 

3 of 3

Ann Blackbourn 

Academy committee member 

No interests declared

6/9/23

2/2/26

Trust Board 

0 of 1

Michael Fordham

Academy committee member 

Principal, Thetford Academy, commenced 18/4/23

Trustee, Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust, commenced 14/6/24

6/9/23

31/8/26

Trust Board

1 of 3
Rachel McGee Academy committee member Assistant Principal, Great Yarmouth Primary Academy, commenced 1/9/13 24/11/23 31/08/26 Trust Board 3 of 3
Jeanna Joplin Parent Academy committee member No interests declared 23/9/25 - Elected by parents 3 of 3
Jordan Sullivan Academy committee member

Executive Principal, Inspiration Trust, commenced 1/1/25

3/11/25 - Trust Board 2 of 3
Christine Cutts Parent Academy committee member

Administration/Reception Assistant, Queensway Junior Academy, commenced 1/9/23 

17/11/25 - Elected by parents 3 of 3