Governance

Academy Community Council

We are a part of the Co-op Academies Trust, which is a multi academy trust. Our Trust Board is legally responsible for the effective running of the whole Trust. To learn more about trust-level governance, please visit our Trust’s central website here.

Our Academy Community Council (ACC) is made up of our Community Council Members (CCMs) who are responsible for ensuring a high-quality pupil experience that meets the needs of our local community. Learn more about them below.

Trust Governance

Find out more about our Co-op Academies Trust governance, on our trust website.

Governance

Contacting CCMs

If you would like to contact our Governing Body please bring a letter to Main Reception marked ‘Confidential for CCMs along with your contact details.

Or post a letter marked ‘To contact the Academy Community Council’ to ‘FAO Chair of ACC, Co-op Academy Nightingale, Stanley Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 7AX

This will then be passed on to the Governing Body who will get in contact with you.

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Our Governors

Angela Craig

Full Name	Angela Craig
Date of appointment	24 May 2022
Term of office	4 years
Category of CCM	Community
Appointed by	Appointed by the Academy Governing Council
Subcommittees	Pay Committee
Declarations of Interest	30 July 2018 to 31 March 2022: Assistant Director of Operations at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 15 November 2022 to present: Programme Director Non Surgical Oncology at NHS
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024	6/6
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024	Pay Committee: 1/1

Willow Spencer

Full Name	Willow Spencer
Date of appointment	22 December 2023
Term of office	4 years
Category of CCM	Staff
Appointed by	Elected by staff
Subcommittees	n/a
Declarations of Interest	Awaiting information
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024	5/5
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024	n/a

Juber Shaikh

Full Name	Juber Shaikh
Date of appointment	14 November 2022
Term of office	4 years
Category of CCM	Parent
Appointed by	Elected by parents
Subcommittees	N/A
Declarations of Interest	21 September 2023 to 31 August 2024: Other Governance Role in a School
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024	5/6
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024	N/A
A few words from Juber: Outside of being a governor, I hold a master's degree in network and security, and oversee the IT infrastructure for an NHS Trust. My career has spanned various technical roles in both private and public sectors, equipping me with deep insights into organisational management, strategic planning, and collaboration. I have a great ability at managing resources efficiently and implementing innovative solutions that enhance organisational capabilities. As a Parent Governor at Co-op Academy Nightingale, I am dedicated to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring that every pupil enjoys an exceptional learning experience. I advocate the inclusive and supportive environment that values diversity, fosters creativity and encourages personal growth. By working closely with other governors, school leadership and stakeholders, I wish to continue making a significant impact on the academy's continuous improvement.

Eniola Boluogun

Full Name	Eniola Boluogun
Date of appointment	4 May 2023
Term of office	4 years
Category of CCM	Community
Appointed by	Appointed by the Academy Governing Council
Subcommittees	N/A
Declarations of Interest	5 June 2023 to present: Employee at Skipton Building Society
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024	4/6
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024	N/A
A few words from Eniola: I am delighted to be serving as a Community Governor at Co-op Academy Nightingale, Academy Governing Council. In my professional life, I work as a Project/Delivery Manager at Skipton Building Society. Beyond this role, my background lies in project and product management, with extensive experience across diverse industries such as financial services, technology, and telecommunications. While my professional expertise focusses on digital transformation and product innovation, my passion for education and fostering young minds is what truly motivates my involvement with the academy. I believe my experience in leading teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring successful outcomes is valuable to the Academy Governing Council. I am committed to collaborating with the school leadership, staff, and parents to create a thriving learning environment that empowers every student to reach their full potential.

Daniella Thomas

Full Name	Daniella Thomas
Date of appointment	22 December 2023
Term of office	4 years
Category of CCM	Parent
Appointed by	Elected by parents
Subcommittees	n/a
Declarations of Interest	Awaiting information
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024	1/4
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024	n/a

Poppy Lewis

Full Name	Poppy Lewis
Date of appointment	18 April 2024
Term of office	N/A
Category of CCM	Ex-officio
Appointed by	By virtue of appointment as Head of School
Subcommittees	n/a
Declarations of Interest	Awaiting information
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024	2/2
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024	n/a

Co-op Academy Nightingale

Governance

Academy Community Council

Trust Governance

Contacting CCMs

Our Governors

Angela Craig

Willow Spencer

Juber Shaikh

Eniola Boluogun

Daniella Thomas

Poppy Lewis

Past CCMs