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Wendy Ellis

A qualified accountant, Wendy began her journey at Franklin Sixth Form College teaching accounting part-time to adult learners before becoming Finance Director, a position she held for two years before becoming an Assistant Principal. She continued to progress in her career, becoming Vice Principal and then taking on the role of Interim Principal. Wendy is now Franklin's Principal and CEO and has been fundamental in the college’s transformation over the last half-decade.

Previous Principals/CEOs

Peter Kennedy

There is no biographical profile of the Principal on the College's website. This detail is from the 2017 appointment article.

A rigorous selection process involving staff, students and Governors led to Peter, currently Deputy Principal at Huddersfield New College, being offered the position. 

In his current post, Peter has played a significant part in achieving his college’s ‘Outstanding’ judgement from Ofsted.  Within his role, Peter has responsibility for ensuring a broad and varied curriculum, for teaching and learning, and for achieving the best results and destinations for young people. Peter, a biologist, is also a leading light in the field of science education, has co-authored A level texts and reference books.

Peter is very familiar with sixth form colleges having worked not only at Huddersfield New College, but also Longley Park Sixth Form College in Sheffield.

https://www.franklin.ac.uk/noticeboard/latest-news/franklin-college-announces-the-appointment-of-peter-kennedy-as-the-colleges-next-principal/