Governance
Governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising standards in schools.
Co-op Academy Trust's Governance
Overall responsibility for Governance of the Trust sits with the Trust Board. They have the legal responsibilities for the trust and for all its staff and pupils. You can find out more about the Trust Board on our Trust website.
Academy-level governance
At our academy, governors include representatives of staff, parents, our sponsor Co-op, and other local organisations. To contact our governors please use the main academy contact details.
Current Governors
Aideen McCaffrey, Chair of Governors
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Full Name |
Aideen McCaffrey |
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Date of appointment |
01/09/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor (Chair) |
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Appointed by |
An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
4/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee 1/1 |
Allan Glover, Principal
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Full Name |
Allan Glover |
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Date of appointment |
01/10/2023 |
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Appointed by |
Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
TBC |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Ruth Brice
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Full Name |
Ruth Brice |
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Date of appointment |
04/01/2021 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Staff |
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Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Husband - Executive Headteacher Greater Manchester |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
3/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Kate Brown
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Full Name |
Kate Brown |
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Date of appointment |
30/09/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
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Appointed by |
An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
2/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Neil Dimelow
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Full Name |
Neil Dimelow |
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Date of appointment |
04/01/2021 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Parent |
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Appointed by |
Elected by parents/carers |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Child attends Co-op Academy Manchester |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
4/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Brittany Gray
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Full Name |
Brittany Gray |
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Date of appointment |
23/03/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Family members employees at school |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
1/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Fiona Moore
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Full Name |
Fiona Moore |
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Date of appointment |
10/02/2020 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
2/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee: 0/1 Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Naeem Moosa
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Full Name |
Naeem Moosa |
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Date of appointment |
30/09/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Staff |
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Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Member of NASUWT |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
5/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Olu Ogunbambo
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Full Name |
Olu Ogunbambo |
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Date of appointment |
01/02/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Director of Agricorn Uk ltd Wife employed with Manchester City Council children and families department Chairman of Blackley FC Manchester Councillor for Higher Blackley ward |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
3/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee 1/1 |
Michael Pinnock
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Full Name |
Michael Pinnock |
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Date of appointment |
21/01/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
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Appointed by |
An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Co-op Employee |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
4/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee: 1/1 Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Lily Pritchard
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Full Name |
Lily Pritchard |
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Date of appointment |
30/09/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
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Appointed by |
An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
2/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Jennifer Wightman
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Full Name |
Jennifer Wightman |
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Date of appointment |
12/10/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Parent |
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Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
Previous Governors
Noor Abdullatif
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Full Name |
Noor Abdullatif |
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Date of appointment |
01/02/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
|
Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
0/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
|
Resignation date |
25/01/2023 |
Christopher Beard
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Full Name |
Chris Beard |
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Date of appointment |
02/11/2020 |
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Term of office |
N/A |
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Category of Governor |
Ex-officio |
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Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Principal |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Nothing to declare |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
3/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
Finance Committee 1/1 Pay Committee: 1/1 |
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Resignation date |
03/08/2023 |
Michelle Bond
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Full Name |
Michelle Bond |
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Date of appointment |
25/10/2019 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Parent |
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Appointed by |
Elected by parents/carers |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
Child attends Co-op Academy Manchester |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
2/5 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
N/A |
| Resignation Date | 14/09/2023 |
Christian Hamilton
|
Full Name |
Christian Hamilton |
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Date of appointment |
01/02/2022 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-2023) |
Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Employee at Kellogg’s |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-2023) |
2/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-2023) |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
| Date of Resignation | 22/09/2023 |