Youth Challenge Local Governing Body

Mark Hilton

Chair of Governors

Term of Office: 01.04.24 - 31.03.2028

Mark is a consultant with significant experience in the education sector.

Chair.Youthchallenge@boltonimpacttrust.org.uk

Viki Sutton

Headteacher

Ex Officio

Viki is the Academy Lead for Youth Challenge

Andrea O’ Callaghan

Vice Chair

Term of Office: 01.04.2024 - 31.03.2028

Andrea is a retired Head Teacher of a Bolton Secondary school. She has had extensive experience of working with other schools and agencies across the local authority.

Lyndsay Aldridge

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 10.12.2024 - 09.12.2028

Lyndsay is the director of a nursery and the mother of two daughters.  Previously, Lyndsay worked within the legal sector as a Costs Draftsman and also studied English Literature at university.  She holds an Early Years Teaching Qualification and is committed to improving the lives and prospects of young people.

Carolyn Dewse

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 01.09.2024 - 31.08.2028

Carolyn is an experienced teacher who specialises in English and is currently a Head Teacher at a Bolton Secondary school . She has experienced a number of diverse roles and responsibilities, including: literacy co-coordinator, head of year, learning services leader and vice principal responsibilities for curriculum, quality assurance and overview of teaching and learning.

Lynda Finney

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 10.06.2025 - 09.06.2029

Lynda is a former English teacher who has amassed a wealth of experience working in both mainstream and special education. Currently, Lynda is semi-retired but also works as a freelance Dyslexia specialist conducting tutoring, Dyslexia and Irlen assessments and bespoke intervention.

Anthony Rowan

Coopted Governor

Term of Office: 02.02.2023 - 01.02.2027

Tony is a cybersecurity sales support engineer; he is also a father, step-father and step-grandfather. He has worked in industry across many different roles, including being a Gunner on 2624 Squadron RAF Regiment and serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He previously enjoyed sports such as skiing and skydiving and currently enjoys kayaking and woodwork.

Amy Thompson

Coopted Governor (Safeguarding)

Term of Office: 15.01.2025 - 14.01.2029

Amy brings experience of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Alternative Provision, coupled with a strong background in child protection and family support. Amy's journey in education began in a SEN school, passionately working with a diverse range of young people, including those who were disengaged from traditional educational settings.

Joann Aldred

Parent Governor

Term of Office: 21.09.25 - 20.09.2027

Joann is a governor representing the parents of the school.

Clare Ling

Staff Governor

Term of Office: 01.09.2022 - 31.08.2026

Clare is a governor representing the employees of the Trust.