Local Governing Body
Together with Mr J Townsley (Executive Principal) and Mr J Ziltener (Principal), the Local Governing Body is responsible for the internal operation, management and control of The Farnley Academy to ensure that it is highly effective in delivering the best outcomes for young people.
Under the excellent leadership of the Chair of Governors, Mr Robert Greaves, the Local Governing Body makes decisions about:
- Priorities for school improvement;
- The school’s budget;
- Teaching and learning strategies;
- Policy-making;
- The appointment of senior staff;
- Student behaviour and attendance;
- The school’s aims, ethos and vision.
Members of the Local Governing Body bring skills from a wide range of professions including finance, law, industry, construction and education. This experience is crucial to effective decision-making in school.
Our Governors
Robert Greaves (Chair of Governors)
Terry Elliott (Vice Chair of Governors)
Lesley Blythe
Bob Campbell
Andy Ford
Louise Greatrex
Karen Lawson
Jenny Makin
David Morgan
Stephen Rasal
Elizabeth Watson
Become a Governor
Becoming a governor is one of the most important ways to help your local academy…
Being an academy governor can be very rewarding and a good way of helping your local community, as well as having a positive influence on the quality of children's education. The Farnley Academy’s Local Governing Body welcomes people from all walks of life as each person brings their unique experience and talents to the work of running an academy.
