Governance
Our governors are responsible for the management of the academy.
They must ensure that resources and finances are used with maximum efficiency and strong value for money.
Find out more about our Co-op Academies Trust governance, on our trust website
Contact the Governors
Governors can be contacted by writing to the regional governance manager. Contact details below.
Katie Whitmore (smgovernance@coopacademies.co.uk)
Co-op Academy Hillside
Ridgeview Road
Prenton
Wirral
Merseyside
CH43 9HG
0151 677 9960
Our Academy Governing Council
Claire Henderson (Chair of Governors)
I have been Chair of Governors at another primary school on the Wirral since 2018 and have thoroughly enjoyed being involved in education and making a difference in children’s lives. My children are now coming towards the end of their secondary and university education which means I have a little more time on my hands to support the community. The opportunity to work with another primary academy, supporting them on their journey, is really exciting to me and I hope we can work together to make sustainable change for the benefit of our children, staff, parents, and the wider community.
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Full Name |
Claire Henderson |
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Date of appointment |
01/05/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor; Chair of Governors |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
Trafford Synchronised Swimming Club Nature Chair Date Nov 2018- Apr 2021
Oasis Community Hub Nature Trustee Date June 2022- present |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
2/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Lisa Wockenforth
Over the many years of being a parent at Hillside, I have always tried to be involved as best I can. I enjoy helping out within the school environment.
I love being a mum to 5 children.
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Full Name |
Lisa Wockenforth |
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Date of appointment |
01/05/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Parent |
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Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
Entity Co-op Academy Hillside Nature Employee, Lunchtime supervisor |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
0/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Nikki Leising
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Full Name |
Nicola Leising |
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Date of appointment |
23/10/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
Gugu Masuku
I’m passionate about being within the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space. I am a governor because I want to be part of driving positive change and ensuring that all children at Hillside get the best outcome in their education. I am looking forward to engaging with staff, parents and the community for the betterment of our children’s education. My hobbies are weightlifting and tennis.
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Full Name |
Gugulethu Masuku |
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Date of appointment |
01/05/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
2/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Melissa Pugh
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Full Name |
Melissa Pugh |
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Date of appointment |
01/05/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
1/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Loti Nambombe
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Full Name |
Loti Nambombe |
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Date of appointment |
19/10/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Community |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the Academy Governing Council |
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Declarations of Interest |
Employee at Milk Education (Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador) |
Sophie Lewis
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Full Name |
Sophie Lewis |
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Date of appointment |
01/05/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Staff |
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Appointed by |
Elected by staff |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
2/2 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Amy Arthur
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Full Name |
Amy Arthur |
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Date of appointment |
13/10/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Sponsor |
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Appointed by |
Appointed by the sponsor |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Ryan Lewis
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Full Name |
Ryan Lewis |
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Date of appointment |
01/09/2023 |
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Term of office |
n/a |
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Category of Governor |
Ex-officio |
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Appointed by |
By virtue of appointment as Headteacher |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
0/0 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |
Resignations in the last 12 months
Lesley McGinley. Parent Governor. Resigned on 16 May 2023.
Michael Yeates. Community Governor. Resigned on 5 October 2023.
Janet Devine. Community Governor. Resigned on 15 May 2023.
Roy Wood. Community Governor. Removed on 15 May 2023.
Lyndsey Thompson-Broom. Ex-officio governor (Headteacher). Resigned on 31 July 2023.
Jenny Murphy
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Full Name |
Jenny Murphy |
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Date of appointment |
26/06/2023 |
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Term of office |
4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Parent |
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Appointed by |
Elected by parents |
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Subcommittee membership (2022-23) |
n/a |
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Declarations of Interest |
None |
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Attendance at Academy Governing Council meetings (2022-23) |
1/1 |
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Attendance at subcommittee meetings (2022-23) |
n/a |