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. Find out more about our Co-op Academies Trust governance, on our trust website.
Our Academy Governing Council
Sally Birkbeck (Acting Chair)
Full Name |
Sally Birkbeck |
Date of appointment |
31 May 2023 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Community, Interim Chair of Governors |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittees |
Pay committee |
Declarations of Interest |
17 January 2018 to 27 July 2021: Co-opted governor at Calverley Parkside School. 1 June 2019 to present: Community Governor at Co-op Academy Delius. 1 June 2019 to present: Community governor at Co-op Academy Grange. 6 July 2023 to present: Interim Chair of Governors (Autumn term 2023-24) at Co-op Academy Southfield. |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022/23 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022/23 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
A few words from Sally: I have been a community governor at Delius since before the local authority school
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Catherine Alred
Full Name |
Catherine Alred |
Date of appointment |
1 June 2023 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Staff |
Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022/23 |
5/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022/23 |
N/A |
A few words from Cathy: I am the current-elected staff governor and I began working at Co-op Academy Delius 9 years ago as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SNTA) and am currently a Cover Supervisor. My role takes me all around the academy to cover wherever class-based staff are not available. This role has increased my knowledge of all pathways in the academy and my additional roles in the Care Team and Home Tuition Team also contribute to my insight into the many and varied aspects of academy life. My background prior to Delius was working in Occupational Therapy in the National Health Service. When I'm not working, my interests include watching rugby league, participating in wheelchair rugby and going to see live music and theatre. |
Janine Rice
Full Name |
Janine Rice |
Date of appointment |
24 July 2023 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittees |
Pay committee |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022/23 |
5/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022/23 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
A few words from Janine: I have been a Sponsor Governor at Co-op Academy Delius since 2019 and am proud to be part of such a wonderful academy. I have worked for the Co-op for 10 years, holding a number of roles but mostly focused around Project Management and delivery.
I live in Manchester with my partner and our cat, who very much rules the roost. Outside of work & school, I love football (and follow Liverpool avidly) as well as walking and hiking. |
Emma Hardaker (Headteacher)
Full Name |
Emma Hardaker |
Date of appointment |
1 September 2020 |
Term of office |
N/A |
Category of Governor |
Ex-officio |
Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Headteacher |
Subcommittees |
Pay committee |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022/23 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022/23 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Melissa Oballim
Full Name |
Melissa Oballim |
Date of appointment |
15 September 2023 |
Term of office |
N/A |
Category of Governor |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
Subcommittees |
Awaiting information |
Declarations of Interest |
Awaiting information |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022/23 |
0/0 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022/23 |
N/A |
Tanvir Shah
Full Name |
Tanvir Shah |
Date of appointment |
5 October 2023 |
Term of office |
4 Years |
Category of Governor |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by Academy Governing Council |
Subcommittees |
Awaiting information |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023/24 |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022/23 |
N/A |
Past Governors
Sally Joy
Full Name | Sally Joy |
Date Appointment | N/A |
Category of Governor | Ex-Officio |
Appointed by | N/A |
Sub-committees | Teaching and Learning
Finance |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Local Governing Body Meetings | 2/3 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings | Teaching and Learning: 2/2
Finance: 2/2 |
Date of Resignation | 31/08/20 |
Jackie Hibbert
Full Name | Jackie Hibbert |
Date Appointment | 14 September 2023 |
Category of Governor | Sponsor |
Appointed by | Appointed by the Sponsor |
Sub-committees | None |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Local Governing Body Meetings in 2020/21 | 1/2 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2020/21 | N/A |
Date of Resignation | 22 January 2024 |
Peter Edwards
Full Name | Peter Edwards |
Date Appointment | 31 May 2023 |
Category of Governor | Community |
Appointed by | Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
Sub-committees | N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
1 June 2019 to end of office My wife, Beth Edwards, works as an SNTA at Co-op Academy Delius |
Attendance at Local Governing Body Meetings in 2020/21 | 0/2 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2020/21 | N/A |
Date of Resignation | 17 January 2024 |
Alex Horridge
Full Name | Alex Horridge |
Date Appointment | 27/06/2019 |
Category of Governor | Sponsor |
Appointed by | An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council Meetings in 2021/22 | 0/2 |
Date of Resignation | 19/10/21 |
Rachel Randles
Full Name | Rachel Randles |
Date Appointment | 22/05/2020 |
Category of Governor | Staff |
Appointed by | Appointed by election |
Sub-committees | None |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Local Governing Body Meetings in 2020/21 | 3/5 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2020/21 | N/A |
Date of Resignation | N/A |
Katrina Butler
Full Name | Katrina Butler |
Date Appointment | 01/06/2019 |
Category of Governor | Parent |
Appointed by | Appointed by election |
Declarations of Interest | Local council, Bradford Council, from Jul 16
Bids committee member, Bradford Council, from May 2021 |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council Meetings in 2021/22 | 2/2 |
Date of Resignation | N/A |
Tony Hind
Full Name | Tony Hind |
Date Appointment | 01/09/2021 |
Term of Office | 4 Years |
Category of Governor | Sponsor |
Appointed by | An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
Sub-committee membership (2021-2022) | N/A |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council Meetings in 2021/22 | 2/2 |
Date of Resignation | 29 July 2022 |
Rebecca Mowbray
Full Name |
Rebecca Mowbray |
Date of appointment |
4 April 2022 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Sponsor, Chair of Governors |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022/23 |
0/3 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings |
N/A |
Date of resignation |
13 January 2023 |
Tanvir Shah
Full Name | Tanvir Shah | |
Date of appointment |
20 June 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 |
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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 2022/23 |
2/6 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
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End of Term |
19 June 2023 - Believed to be reappointed as Community Governor in AGC 1 |