Governance
Our governors are responsible for the management of the business of the academy.
This includes adopting an annual plan and budget, monitoring the academies by the use of targets and budgets and senior staff appointments. Find out more about our Co-op Academies Trust governance, on our trust website.
If you would like to contact our Governing Body please bring a letter to Main Reception marked ‘Confidential for Governors’ along with your contact details.
Or post a letter marked ‘To contact the Governing Body, please write to ‘FAO Chair of Governors, Co-op Academy Beckfield, Tyersal Walk, Bradford BD4 8ER’
This will then be passed on to the Governing Body who will get in contact with you.
Our Academy Governing Council
Caroline Watkiss
Full Name |
Caroline Watkiss |
Date of appointment |
01/04/2023 |
Term of office |
N/A |
Category of Governor |
Ex-officio |
Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Headteacher |
Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
Declarations of Interest |
5 March 2021 to present: Husband a Director of Digital Mark Agency Ltd |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Ian Featherstone
Vice Chair of Governors
Ian is a very experienced governor having been chair for many years at Co-op Academy Priesthorpe. He is chair of the finance and resources sub-committee.
Full Name |
Ian Featherstone |
Date of appointment |
21 March 2022 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Community, Interim Chair of Governors |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
Declarations of Interest |
1 July 2017 to present: Trustee at Calverley Local History Centre 1 April 2018 to present: Governor at Co-op Academy Beckfield 20 January 2020 to present: Trustee at Music4Mission 1 July 2021 to present: Governor at Co-op Academy Parkland |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Karen Booth
Full Name |
Karen Booth |
Date of appointment |
1 November 2022 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
5/5 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Katy Brodigan
Full Name |
Katy Brodigan |
Date of appointment |
14 November 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 2022-2023 |
5/5 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Linda Walton
Linda is a co-opted governor and was on the governing body prior to the school becoming an academy in December 2017.
Full Name |
Linda Walton |
Date of appointment |
1 December 2021 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
Subcommittees |
Pay Committee |
Declarations of Interest |
24 March 2023 to present: Governor at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
Pay Committee: 1/1 |
Neil Jobling
Full Name |
Neil Jobling |
Date of appointment |
3 March 2022 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
5/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Romy Joseph
Full Name |
Romy Joseph |
Date of appointment |
12 October 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 2022-2023 |
5/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Past Governors
Fiona Parkinson
Full Name | Fiona Parkinson |
Date Appointment | 10/12/2019 |
Category of Governor | Parent |
Appointed by | Appointed by election |
Sub-committees | None |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Local Governing Body Meetings in 2021/22 | 0/2 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2021/22 | N/A |
Date of Resignation | 25.02.22 |
Janice McKinley
Janice is a co-opted and our SEND Link governor. She has had a career in local authority with responsibility for special educational needs provision.
“Hello, my name is Janice McKinley. I became a governor at Coop Academy Beckfield in February this year. I am on the Teaching and Learning Sub Committee with a link role of SEND. My career has focused on Disability awareness, SEN and I am passionate about inclusion.
I have 2 married daughters and cared for my brain injured husband for many years.
I enjoy travelling, walking and reading. This summer I travelled to the central desert in Australia and walked around Uluru!
I have worked in SEN and early years education for Bradford Council as a Portage home visitor, trainer, Area SENCO and as the Portage Coordinator for the last 12 years. I loved my job particularly seeing the progress children with additional needs can make when the environment and curriculum is differentiated to meet their needs. I retired in July feeling sad to leave my team but happy to start new adventures!
I am looking forward to working together with everyone at Co-op Academy Beckfield”
Full Name |
Janice McKinley |
Date of appointment |
13 March 2022 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Community |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2023-2024 |
6/6 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Date of Resignation | 19 July 2024 |
Chris Hyland
Full Name |
Christopher Hyland |
Date of appointment |
20 February 2022 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Parent |
Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
23 February 2015 to present: Teaching Assistant at Holybrook Primary School |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 202-2023-2024 |
1/4 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Date of Resignation | 26/03/2024 |
Susan Dobbs
Full Name | Susan Dobbs |
Date Appointment | 10/01/22 |
Category of Governor | Ex-Officio |
Appointed by | N/A |
Sub-committees | Finance |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council Meetings in 2021/22 | 1/3 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2021/22 | 1/2 |
Date of Resignation | 16/05/2022 |
Becky Fleet
Full Name | Becky Fleet |
Date Appointment | 28/01/21 |
Category of Governor | Staff |
Appointed by | Appointed by election |
Sub-committees | None |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council Meetings in 2021/22 | 1/3 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2021/22 | N/A |
Date of Resignation | 16/05/2022 |
Sabeena Domun
Sabeena is a senior manager in the Co-op. She has expertise in governance and community work.
“A solicitor by trade, I’ve been working in Governance and covered School Appeal hearing for many years, so being a Governor at Beckfield Academy means I can put my experience into practice and start making a difference for the children as the Co-op Link Governor, through our Co-op values and principles. In my spare time, I enjoy taking part in triathlons and spending time with friends and family.”
Full Name | Sabeena Domun |
Date Appointment | 07/02/18 |
Category of Governor | Sponsor, Chair |
Appointed by | An employee of the Co-op appointed by the sponsor |
Sub-committees | None |
Declarations of Interest | None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council Meetings in 2021/22 | 2/3 |
Attendance at Sub-committee Meetings in 2021/22 | N/A |
Date of Resignation | 22/07/2022 |
Janine Wood
Full Name |
Janine Wood |
Date of appointment |
1 September 2021 |
Term of office |
4 years |
Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
Subcommittees |
N/A |
Declarations of Interest |
None |
Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings 2022-2023 |
0/0 |
Attendance at subcommittee meetings 2022-2023 |
N/A |
Date of resignation |
9 September 2022 |