Local Advisory Board

Branthwaite’s Local Advisory Board (LAB) is a sub-committee of the Board of Trustees. The LAB is not a legal entity in its own right.

Legal accountability for all aspects of the school lies with the Trustees including finance, personnel and premises, and the educational performance of the school.

Some members of our LAB carry out additional roles within the Eden Academy Trust, as members of the Board of Trustees or of other sub-committees.

We are extremely grateful for the time, enthusiasm and commitment that all LAB members give to the school.

Welcome to Branthwaite Academy – formerly known as Cumbria Academy for Autism.

Together with pupils, parents, staff, and community representatives, we have chosen a new name that we hope truly reflects our purpose, vision, and mission.

Branthwaite Academy continues to uphold key values such as inclusivity, innovation, honesty, high expectations, purpose, and potential.

The new brand aligns closely with our purpose: to transform the lives of autistic children, young people, and their families, and reflects our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students.