Governing Body

Together with Mr J Townsley, Executive Headteacher, the Governing Body is responsible for the internal operation, management and control of Farnley Park 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 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 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)

Lesley Blythe

Terry Elliott

Louise Greatrex

Jenny Makin

Stephen Rasal

Philip Brayshaw

BECOME A GOVERNOR

Becoming a school governor is one of the most important ways to help your local school…

Being a school 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. Farnley Park’s Governing Body welcomes people from all walks of life as each person brings their unique experience and talents to the work of running a school.

If you wish to contact our Chair of Governors, Robert Greaves, please telephone 0113 2630741.