Local Governing Body

Local Governing Body

The Board has established a Local Governing Body for each school, which provides for the operational running of each academy, drawing on local representation rooted within the academy’s staff, parental, parish and neighbourhood communities.

The Governing Body will: oversee the implementation of the Directors’ strategy, policy and procedures; monitor the effectiveness of the management in running the academy in accordance with the Directors’ strategy, policy and procedures; and report on the impact of the Directors’ strategic framework on the quality of provision, performance and standards of the academy.

The Chair of Good Shepherd is Ann Harkin

Overall purpose of the Governing Body

  • Provide the assurance that the strategy and policies of the Board of Directors’ are implemented at a local level in the academy.
  • Provide a strong monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework, so the education provided by the academy meets the needs of children in its care.
  • Enable the academy to be accountable for building a strong, Catholic collaborative learning community, rooted in the teachings of Christ and his Church and the values of the Gospel, by ensuring the academies form good relationships and effective communication with all stakeholders that benefit the children’s learning, formation, attainment and progress.
  • Make recommendations to the Board of Directors and to other committees as necessary and appropriate.

LGB Representatives 2024 – 2025

Full nameStatusDate of AppointmentTerm of office
End date		Appointed by Board of Directors or electedRelationships in school
Spouses, partners and close relatives		Voting rightsGovernor role in other settingsLGB Link Areas
Chair
Ann Harkin		Foundation08/11/202007/11/2028DirectorsYesSt Elizabeth'sSafeguarding incl PREVENT & Whistleblowing, Catholic Life, Principal Performance Management, Looked After Pupils, Health and Safety, English, Wider Curriculum & SEND
Vice Chair
Nathan Dodzo		Foundation24/10/202323/10/2027DirectorsYesMaths, Staff Disciplinary, Pupil Disciplinary, Pay Committee, Finance & SEND
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest
Foundation		02/08/202302/08/2027DirectorsYesSt ElizabethCatholic Life, RSHE, Admissions & SEND
Una BennettFoundation15/12/202114/12/2025DirectorsYesStaff Disciplinary, Pay Committee, Pupil Premium and Health and Safety
VacancyFoundation
VacancyFoundation
Michael SlaterParent18/07/202417/07/2028ElectedYes
Isaac OladipupoParent18/07/202417/07/2028Elected
Katie McLeanStaffElectedYes
Michael KirbyInterim Principal10/11/202309/11/2027ElectedYesAdmissions, PE/Sports Premium & SEND
Andrew McConvilleInterim Executive Principal01/09/2019Ex officio by virtue of office as Principal V RightsNoSafeguarding incl PREVENT & Whistleblowing, Catholic Life, Health & Safety & SEND


Business or Pecuniary Interest

Full nameStatusBusiness or pecuniary interestOrganisationType of interestDate interest gainedDate interest ended
Chair - Ann HarkinFoundation BusinessFoundation governor/ Chair at St Elizabeths & Diocesan Leader Governance - Birmingham Catholic Education ServicePotential01.09.17
Vice Chair - Nathan DodzoFoundation
Katie McLean
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest FoundationBusinessFoundation governor/ at St ElizabethsPotential01.08.2015
Una BennettFoundationBusinessDirector of Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC
Advisory Group for the new Catholic Multi- Academy Trust 		Potential 10.05.2024
Greg OziegbeFoundation
Michael KirbyActing Principal
Michael SlaterParent
Isaac OladipupoParent
Mr Andrew McConvillePrincipalPecuniaryMartin Gavin Painter & Decorator Potential03.06.19
Family RelationshipM Garvey, Ss Peter & Paul, Sister-in-lawPotential03.06.19

Attendance at meetings 2024 – 2025

Full NameStatusAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Ann Harkin Foundation ChairPresentPresent
Nathan DodzoFoundation Vice-ChairPresentPresent
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJ Foundation Parish PreistApologiesPresent
Una BennettFoundationPresentPresent
Greg OziegbeFoundationPresentPresent
Katie McLeanStaffPresentApologies
Michael KirbyInterim PrincipalPresentPresent
Michael SlaterParentPresentPresent
Isaac OladipupoParentApologiesPresent
Helen QuinnCEOPresentAbsent
Andy McConvilleExecutive PrincipalAbsentPresent

Attendance at meetings 2023 – 2024

Full NameStatus AutumnAutumnSpringSpringSummerSummer
121212
21/09/202305/10/2314/12/202325/01/202414/03/202423/05/2024
Chair
Ann Harkin		FoundationPresentPresentPresentApologiesPresentPresent
Vice Chair - Nathan DodzoFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Sister Olivia NakayenzeFoundationPresentPresentAbsentAbsentPresentN/A
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest FoundationPresentPresentPresentApologiesPresentApologies
Una BennettFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Greg OziegbeFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentApologies
Natasha BendleParentPresentPresentAbsentAbsentAbsentN/A
VacancyParentN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Michael KirbyStaffN/APresentAbsentPresentPresentPresent
Mr Andrew McConvillePrincipal/ Head of SchoolPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentApologies
Helen QuinnExecutive PrincipalApologiesApologiesAbsentApologiesApologiesApologies
Dean KavanaghLink DirectorApologiesApologiesAbsentApologiesApologiesApologies

Attendance at meetings 2022 – 2023

Full nameStatusAutumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
121212
04/10/202208/12/202209/02/202330/03/202325/05/202322/06/2023
Chair
Ann Harkin		FoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Vice Chair - Nathan DodzoFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Sister Olivia NakayenzeFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest FoundationApologiesPresentPresentPresentPresentApologies
Una BennettFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentApologies
Greg OziegbeFoundationAbsentPresentPresentApologiesPresentPresent
Natasha BendleParentPresentApologiesAbsentPresentApologiesApologies
VacancyParent
Karen CaddenStaffPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Mr Andrew McConvillePrincipal/ Head of SchoolPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Helen QuinnExecutive PrincipalApologiesApologiesApologiesPresentApologiesPresent (part)
Dean KavanaghLink DirectorApologiesApologiesApologiesApologiesApologiesApologies

Attendance at meetings 2021 – 2022

Full nameStatusAutumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
121212
14/10/202109/12/202103/02/202231/03/202319/05/202223/06/2022
Chair
Ann Harkin		FoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Vice Chair - Nathan DodzoFoundationPresentPresentPresentApologiesPresentPresent
Sister Olivia NakayenzeFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentApologiesApologies
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest FoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Una BennettFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Phebion MudotiFoundationAbsentAbsentPresentAbsentAbsentAbsent
Greg OziegbeFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentApologies
Joanne YoungParentApologiesAbsentAbsentAbsentAbsentAbsent
VacancyParent
Karen CaddenStaffPresentPresentPresentPresentApologiesApologies
Mr Andrew McConvillePrincipal/ Head of SchoolPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Helen QuinnExecutive PrincipalPresentApologiesApologiesApologiesApologiesApologies
Dean KavanaghLink DirectorPresentApologiesApologiesApologiesApologiesApologies
William AllenVice PrincipalPresentPresentAbsentAbsentAbsentAbsent
Lucy SkeldingStaffPresentAbsentAbsentAbsentAbsentAbsent

Attendance at meetings 2020- 2021

Full nameStatusAutumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
121212
22/10/202017/12/202011/02/202125/03/202120/05/202101/07/2021
Chair
Ann Harkin		FoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Vice Chair - Nathan DodzoFoundationPresentPresentApologies PresentPresentPresent
Sister Olivia NakayenzeFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest FoundationPresentPresentApologies PresentPresentPresent
Una BennettFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentApologies
Phebion MudotiFoundationn/an/aPresentApologiesPresentPresent
Greg OziegbeFoundationn/an/aPresentPresentPresentPresent
Joanne YoungParentApologies PresentApologies ApologiesApologiesApologies
Karen CaddenStaffPresentPresentApologiesApologiesPresentPresent
Mr Andrew McConvillePrincipal/ Head of SchoolPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Helen QuinnExecutive PrincipalPresentPresentApologies ApologiesApologiesApologies

Attendance at meetings 2019 – 2020

Full nameStatusAutumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
121212
03/10/201928/11/201913/02/202006/04/202014/05/202002/07/2020
Chair
Ann Harkin		FoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Vice Chair
Sister Olivia Nakayenze		FoundationPresentNoNoPresentNoPresent
Rev. Fr. Moses Pitya AJParish Priest FoundationNoPresentPresentPresentNoPresent
Nathan DodzoFoundationPresentPresentPresentNoPresentPresent
Una BennettFoundationPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Karen CaddenStaffPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Linda ErisonParentPresentPresentPresentNoNoNo
Joanne YoungParentN/AN/AN/ANoPresentPresent
Mr Andrew McConvillePrincipal/ Head of SchoolPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Helen QuinnExecutive PrincipalPresentNoNoNoPresentPresent

Staff Interests

Full NameStatusBusiness or pecuniary interestOrganisationType of interestDate interest gainedDate interest ended
Andrew McConvilleStaffPecuniaryMartin Gavin Painter & Decorator Potential03.06.19
Andrew McConvilleStaffFamily RelationshipSS Peter & PaulM Garvey (sister in law)03.06.19
Michala BlackwellStaffDirectorAutoway of Bedworth Business21.09.20

Academy Representatives – Leavers

Full nameStatusDate of apptEnd DateDate stepped downAppointed byInterests
Ruth HawkinsParent03/08/201503/08/201903/08/2019ElectedNone
Linda ErisonParent11/02/20191/07/202111/07/2021ElectedNone
Joanne YoungParent14/02/202003/02/202203/02/2022ElectedNone
Lucy SkeldingStaff09/11/201814/10/202114/10/2021ElectedNone