What is a Local Advisory Board (LAB)?
The Cumbria Education Trust Board Directors delegate to the Local Advisory Board (LAB) members its responsibility and powers as the Governing Body of the school. These responsibilities are discharged by the LAB members in accordance with its constitution, any Cumbria Education Trust Policies and advice from the Department for Education (DFE) and Ofsted.
View the Trust Board members here.
View the Structure Of The Trust Board & LABs And Associated Information here.
The LAB is crucial to helping the school to raise standards.
Some of the roles of the LAB are to:
- provide the information required by the Trust and not to withhold any information which the Trust reasonably requires;
- refer certain decisions to the Trust for approval as set out in the Scheme of Delegation;
- report to the Trust Board Directors on the outcomes and progress within a one-week period of each meeting;
- act in accordance with the LAB Protocols.
If you have any queries for the LAB or would like to contact the Chair, please email governance@cumbriaeducationtrust.org or telephone 016977 45300.
Composition of Local Advisory Board (LAB) members:
| Type of member | Number | Term of office | Elected by who |
| Chief Executive | 1 | Indefinite | N/A – by appointment as Chief Executive |
| Headteacher | 1 | Indefinite | Appointment as Headteacher by Chief Executive/Trust Board |
| Sponsor Board member (including Chair and Vice Chair) | Max 7 | 4 years | By the Cumbria Education Trust Board resolution |
| Parent Board member | 2 | 3 years | Seconded parent volunteer -applications to be considered by Cumbria Education Trust Board Directors.* *If there are more than 2 applications, an election will take place with all parents eligible to vote |
| Staff Board member | 1 | 3 years | Staff election** ** If only one member of staff is nominated they are automatically elected |
LAB Members
Hannah Mason – Chair
Hannah grew up in Penrith before moving to Durham to attend university. After graduating, she began her career in the NHS and obtained a master’s degree in Leadership and Management from Lancaster University. She has worked in senior operational roles and as an Executive Director for a local NHS organisation for over 13 years, and now works at a national level within NHS England’s Maternity Team. This role involves strategic oversight and policy making, to ensure maternity services across England are equipped to provide the best possible care to women and start in life to babies. Hannah has also previously held a position as a Trustee for Citizens Advice.
Hannah and her husband live in Penrith with their son who attends Yanwath Primary School. They love to spend to time outside, exploring the fells and bagging Wainwrights whenever they can!
Matt Butler – Director of Primary Improvement and Professional Development
Matt has responsibility for all the primary schools in the Trust and for designing and implementing the School Improvement Framework across those schools. He also leads on the Professional Development across the Trust, specifically the overall blueprint for ensuring that professional development in CET is a sector-leading offer. Matt has a wealth of experience in the sector, having previously worked for two national trusts as a Regional Director and Director of Curriculum and Subject development.
In his spare time, Matt enjoys exploring the Lakes, either cycling or running. When he is not out and about, he is usually busy shuttling his two boys to their football and rugby matches or spending quality time with his wife.
Sarah Davies – Headteacher
Sarah has had a rich and varied career in education including two years’ teaching experience in Australia and a further 11 years’ experience teaching and leading in primary settings across a diverse range of schools in London, Sheffield and Cumbria.
As a Specialist Leader in education, Sarah has worked collaboratively with numerous multi-academy trusts to improve outcomes for all children through effective mentoring and strategic leadership. She believes strongly that each child should be given every opportunity to reach their full potential.
Eleasha Green – Parent LAB Member
Richard Green – LAB member and Safeguarding Lead
Emma Jackson – Parent LAB Member
Lucy Peile – Staff LAB Member
Lucy joined the teaching team at Yanwath Primary School in September 2021. She started as an Early Careers teacher and has now completed this to become a teacher.
In July 2021, Lucy graduated from Cumbria University in Carlisle with a BA degree in Primary Education (3-11) with QTS. Lucy holds a Science subject leadership role and leads the school council within Yanwath.
Outside of work, Lucy enjoys being outside on her family farm and playing netball. As a staff LAB member, Lucy is looking forward to helping Cumbria Education Trust continue to strengthen by working closely with the LAB in a collaborative manner, continuing to support the school’s values.
LAB members in the previous 12 months:
- Emma Fleming – resigned 19/11/2024
LAB Meeting Minutes and other information
If you would like any meeting minutes from previous years, please email governance@cumbriaeducationtrust.org.
