Youth Challenge Local Governing Body

Mark Hilton

Chair of Governors

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

Chair.Youthchallenge@boltonimpacttrust.org.uk

Viki Sutton

Academy Lead

Viki is the Academy Lead for Youth Challenge

Andrea O’ Callaghan

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.

Carolyn Dewse

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

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.

Clare Ling

Staff Governor

Clare is a governor representing the employees of the Trust.

Louise Dunne

Louise has previously served in the armed forces. She is currently a police officer and has been for 18 years, five of which she has spent as a detective constable. Louise currently works within the complex safeguarding unit. This involves working with and supporting children who are exposed to both criminal and sexual exploitation.

Anthony Rowan

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

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.