Governance
Our governors are responsible for the management of the academy. They must ensure that resources and finances are used with maximum efficiency and strong value for money.
What are Governors?
Governors volunteer their time to help ensure we are working at our best. They also provide expertise in their particular field.
Key roles include:
- Ensuring money is well spent
- Ensure the school’s strategic direction
- Support and ensure staff are helping children to achieve
Contact the Governors
If you would like to write to the governors, please enclose the letter in an envelope marked as confidential.
This can be given to our main office, who will ensure it is delivered to the appropriate member of the governing body, if you would prefer to post your letter you can send it to:
Ed Powell (Chair of Governors)
Co-op Academy Brownhill
Torre Drive
Leeds, LS9 7DH
Parent Governors
Parents are also welcome to apply for a role as a Parent Governor. This exciting opportunity offers training and guidance to allow you to become an active member of our governing body and school community.
Our Academy Governing Council
Emma Ainsworth | Chair of Governors
|
Full Name |
Emma Ainsworth |
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Date of appointment |
8 September 2020 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor, Chair of Governors |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
Awaiting Information |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
6/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Charlotte Wierzbianski | Headteacher
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Full Name |
Charlotte Wierzbianski |
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Date of appointment |
1 March 2022 |
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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 Headteacher |
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Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
6/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Emma Quinlan
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Full Name |
Emma Quinlan |
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Date of appointment |
15 June 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 |
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Subcommittees |
N/A |
|
Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
5/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Ian Featherstone
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Full Name |
Ian Featherstone |
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Date of appointment |
29 June 2021 |
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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 the Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
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Declarations of Interest |
1 July 2017 to present: Trustee at Calverley Local History Centre 1 April 2018 to present: Governor at Co-op Academy Beckfield 20 January 2020 to present: Trustee at Music4Mission 1 July 2021 to present: Governor at Co-op Academy Parkland |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
5/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Kim Lawler
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Full Name |
Kim Lawler |
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Date of appointment |
28 March 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 the Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittees |
N/A |
|
Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
5/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Nicky Hodges-Rhodes
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Full Name |
Nicky Hodges-Rhodes |
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Date of appointment |
3 May 2022 |
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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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Subcommittees |
N/A |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
6/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings |
N/A |
Garth Davenport
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Full Name |
Garth Davenport |
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Date of appointment |
25 January 2021 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittees |
N/A |
|
Declarations of Interest |
15 June 2020 to present: Employee at Co-op |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
5/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Past Governors
| Name | Date Appointed | Date Resigned |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Booth | 01/10/2018 | 4/01/2022 |
| Deborah Davies | 20/05/2021 | 11/02/2022 |
| Della McDonald | 08/09/2020 | 29/09/2022 |
| Elaine Walsh | 01/11/2018 | 28/062022 |
| Michelle Connors | 01/11/2018 | 22/062022 |
| Ruth Agnew | 11/03/2020 | 27/06/2023 |