How is Furness Academy be organised?
The Academy is organised so that students and staff feel closely connected with the smaller units within the Academy as well as feeling a strong sense of identity with the Academy as a whole. Gordon Wilson is Vice Principal of School Organisation across both sites, as well as operational head of the South Site (previously Parkview). His responsibilities include: – Student welfare – The House system – Enrichment activities – Behaviour management – Inclusion and attendance – Additional needs including SEN and gifted and talented – Transition and transition mentors Kevin Gill is Vice Principal of School Improvement across both sites and operational head of the North Site (previously Thorncliffe). His responsibilities include: – Curriculum planning – Timetabling – Learning and teaching – Standards of attainment – Performance management As Principal, Douglas Blackledge leads and manages Gordon and Kevin and the whole Academy team and will provide the direction and impetus that will lead to
