Governors

The Governors of Accrington Academy

Mr	A Bateman	Principal
Mr	H A Cann	Chair of Governors
Mrs	L Croston	Chair of Curriculum Committee
Ms	L Leoni	Chair of Welfare Committee
Mr	N Toyne	Chair of Community Committee
Mr	D Smith	Chair of Finance / Premises Committee
Councilor	M Parkinson	Community Committee
Mrs	L Braysford	Staff Governor - Welfare Committee
Mr	J Hands	Staff Governor - Curriculum Committee

Academies are set up as companies limited by guarantee with charitable status. Each Academy is under the control of its governing body, which has a clearly defined strategic role in shaping its success.

Accrington Academy is very fortunate to benefit from a governing body made up form a range of representatives, including a local councillor, the principal, local head teacher, staff, parents and our Sponsor. All members of our governing body are appointed on the basis of the contribution that they will make to the school and have a legal duty to act only in the interest of the Academy.

As an independent school, Accrington Academy is set up as a charitable company to give governors broader scope and responsibility for ethos, strategic direction and challenge.

Accrington Academy Governors have the following responsibilities:

Employment of Academy staff
The appointment of the Principal
Administration of the Academy's finances
Authorisation of any appointments or changes to terms and conditions
Approval of policies and procedures