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.
Mohammed Azam
Full Name |
Mohammed Azam |
Date of appointment |
17 September 2020 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
17 April 2023 to present: Subject Leader of ICT and Computer Science, Co-op Academy Leeds |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
5/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
N/A |
Shahzad Kohkher
Full Name |
Shahzad Kohkher |
Date of appointment |
31 May 2024 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
Subcommittees |
n/a |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
n/a |
Madhusudhan Roy
Full Name |
Madhusudhan Roy |
Date of appointment |
17 March 2021 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Sponsor |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Gulfareen Hannan
Full Name |
Gulfareen Hannan |
Date of appointment |
24 February 2023 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
N/A |
Mohsin Salim
Full Name |
Mohsin Salim |
Date of appointment |
16 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 |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
5/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
N/A |
Gemma Shaw
Full Name |
Gemma Shaw |
Date of appointment |
1 September 2024 |
Term of office |
N/A |
Category of CCM |
Ex-officio |
Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Head of School |
Subcommittees |
Awaiting information |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
n/a |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
n/a |
Afsha Yunas
Full Name |
Afsha Yunas |
Date of appointment |
16 May 2023 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of CCM |
Staff |
Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
4/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
N/A |
Previous Governors
Wahida Parveen
Full Name |
Wahida Parveen |
Date of appointment |
30 March 2022 |
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 2023-2024 |
4/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
n/a |
Date of Resignation | 19 July 2024 |
Shahzad Kohkher
Full Name |
Shahzad Kohkher |
Date of appointment |
24 February 2020 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
3/3 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2023-2024 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Date of Resignation | 23 February 2024 |