Consultation - Additional Resourced Provision
We are currently consulting on the proposal for an additional resources provision at Copley Academy. For more information and to complete our survey, please follow the link.

Local Governing Committee

At Copley Academy, the Local Governing Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the operational day-to-day running of the Academy. The Clerk for the Local Governing Committee is Mrs Hannah Abbott. To contact the Chair of Governors please email the Clerk by emailing, habbott@gaet.co.uk.

Copley Academy Local Governing Committee

Governor NameGovernor TypeDate of AppointmentDate Term Ends
Emma Lark (Chair)Trustee Governor10/10/201909/10/2027
Neil Morris (Vice Chair)Trustee Governor09/03/202108/03/2025
Kiran PatelTrustee Governor12/10/202011/10/2028
Julie NuttallStaff Governor01/12/202130/11/2025
Simon FoulcerTrustee Governor25/09/202425/09/2024
Amanda HicklingParent Governor20/06/202219/06/2026 
Jacob BondStaff Governor05/02/202404/02/2028
Ruth CravenHeadteacherN/AN/A

Copley Academy Historical Governors (resigned in the last twelve months)

Governor NameGovernor TypeDate AppointedDate Term Ended
Neil MorrisTrust Governor09/03/202116/08/2024
Hina MistryTrust Governor17/02/202315/05/2024
Penny WardaleTrust Governor01/08/202204/10/2024

Copley Academy LGC Meeting Attendance in 2023/2024

Governor NameAttended meetingsPossible meetings Percentage attended
Emma Lark (Chair)66100.00%
Neil Morris (Vice Chair)66100.00%
Kiran Patel5683.33%
Amanda Hickling66100.00%
Julie Nuttall5683.33%
Hina Mistry1425%
Sarah Pinder22100%
Penny Wardale4666.66%
Jacob Bond3475.00%

Register of Business and Pecuniary Interests 2024/2025

Governor Name Position held Nature of Business Business Entity Role Within the InterestDate of Declaration
Emma LarkTrust Governor (Chair)None declaredNone declaredNone declared27/09/2024
Simon FoulcerTrust Governor (Vice Chair)None declaredNone declaredNone declared03/10/2024
Amanda HicklingParent GovernorNone declaredNone declaredNone declared07/10/2024
Julie NuttallStaff GovernorNone declaredNone declaredNone declared07/10/2024
Jacob BondStaff GovernorGovernanceGreater Manchester West County Scout Council LeaderTrustee and Lead Scout Leader11/12/2024
GovernanceEllesmere District Scout CouncilTrustee and Lead Volunteer11/12/2024
Kiran PatelTrust GovernorNone declaredNone declaredNone declared12/10/2024
Ruth CravenPrincipalBusinessAmbition InstituteVisiting Fellow08/10/2024

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