Blackpool Skills Academy is an independent provider of high-quality education and vocational training for young people in Blackpool. Our governance structure ensures that the Academy is well-led, effectively managed, and fully focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for all students.

Local Governing Board

The Local Governing Board at Blackpool Skills Academy plays a vital role in working alongside school leaders to set the strategic direction of the Academy. Governors provide support and challenge to the leadership team to ensure that standards remain high and that students are given every opportunity to succeed.

Governors work closely with the Headteacher, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school. Together, they help to ensure that Blackpool Skills Academy maintains a clear vision and a relentless focus on improvement. The responsibilities of the Governing Board include:

  • Setting and upholding the Academy’s strategic vision
     
  • Receiving assurance on the quality and effectiveness of the curriculum
     
  • Monitoring educational standards and pupil performance to drive successful outcomes
     
  • Working with school leaders to identify areas for improvement and agree strategies for development
     
  • Overseeing staff and student wellbeing, including behaviour and safeguarding arrangements
     
  • Ensuring that safeguarding procedures are robust and consistently applied across the Academy
     
  • Acting as a key link between the Academy, parents, carers, and the wider local community
     
  • Supporting the inclusion, participation, and success of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
     
  • Establishing a strong, supportive, and appropriately challenging relationship with the Headteacher
     
  • Ensuring that policies and practices are adapted to meet the specific needs of the Blackpool Skills Academy community
     

Governors at Blackpool Skills Academy

Chair of Governors (and Safeguarding Lead) – Oscar Marshall: c/o Revoe House, Stanley Road, Blackpool, FY14QL
Headteacher – David Hodge
Governor (and Careers Lead) – Andy Iredale
Governor (and Inclusion Lead) – Carly Spencer
Governor (and Quality/Curriculum Lead) – Kerry Maynard
Governor (and Finance Lead) – Steve Birchall

Any concerns?

If you have a concern about any aspect of the Academy, you are encouraged to contact the Chair of Governors in writing. The Local Governing Board is committed to listening carefully, responding appropriately, and working transparently to address any issues raised. This reflects our duty to meet Ofsted and Department for Education (DfE) expectations for clear, open channels of communication between schools and their communities. All correspondence should be addressed to the Chair of Governors, Oscar Marshall, at: Blackpool Skills Academy, c/o Revoe House, Stanley Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QL.