Governance
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.
How our Academy Community Council is organised
The Academy Community Council (ACC) consists of 8 to 12 Community Council Members (CCMs), of which between 2 and 4 are appointed by the sponsor. In addition, the ACC includes 2 staff CCMs, 2 parent CCMs and the Headteacher. The ACC can then appoint a number of community CCMs to be representative of the local community, provide insight into local partnership links, or bring a particular set of skills.
How to contact Community Council Members
Community Council Members can be contacted by writing to the Governance Officer for the academy at:
Lynda Podmore
Co-op Academy Grove
Turner Street
Northwood
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 2NL
Paul Atkins (Chair of the ACC)
Full Name |
Paul Atkins |
Date of appointment |
04/07/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Community, Chair of the ACC |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Community Council |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Ian Brayshaw
Full Name |
Ian Brayshaw |
Date of appointment |
04/07/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Community Council |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
Chair of Trustees at Hope Community Church in Stoke since 01/11/2012 Chair of the Northwood Residents Association since 26/11/2015 |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Victoria Dreya
Full Name |
Victoria Dreya |
Date of appointment |
02/09/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Staff |
Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
0/0 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Joanna Damjanovic
Full Name |
Joanna Damjanovic |
Date of appointment |
02/09/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Staff |
Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
0/0 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Shirley Carrigan
Full Name |
Shirley Carrigan |
Date of appointment |
01/07/2 |
Term of office |
n/a |
Category of CCM |
Ex-officio |
Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Headteacher |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
Family relationship with a pupil at Co-op Academy Hamilton |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Chris Derbyshire
Full Name |
Chris Derbyshire |
Date of appointment |
04/07/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Community Council |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
Governor at Kearsley West Primary School since 30/11/2019 Directorship at Seddon (Plant & Engineers) from 01/10/2023 Directorship at Winget from 01/07/2024 |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
0/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Lilian Dodd
Full Name |
Lilian Dodd |
Date of appointment |
17/10/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Community Council |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Sarah Davies
Full Name |
Sarah Davies |
Date of appointment |
17/10/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Community Council |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Yvonne Glaister
Full Name |
Yvonne Glaister |
Date of appointment |
01/07/2024 |
Term of office |
n/a |
Category of CCM |
Ex-officio |
Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Headteacher |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Carla Myott
Full Name |
Carla Myott |
Date of appointment |
01/07/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Sponsor |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |
Kerri Newton
Full Name |
Kerri Newton |
Date of appointment |
01/07/2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents/carers |
Subcommittee membership (2023-24) |
None |
Declarations of Interest |
Year 6 teacher at Co-op Academy Grove |
Attendance at Academy Community Council meetings (2023-24) |
1/1 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2023-24) |
n/a |