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[bapro_team_carousel pagi_bg=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” pagi_radius=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” module_alignment=”center” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_module=”4998″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jenn-plews-150×150.webp” member_name=”Jenn Plews OBE” job_title=”Chair – Trust Leader (Chief Executive Officer) Northern Star Academies Trust National Leader of Education (NLE), NPQEL. ” short_bio=”Mother, Artist (printmaker) Environmentalist. I am immensely proud to lead Northern Star Academies Trust, a diverse Trust Partnership of nine schools (primary and secondary) and a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) spanning North and West Yorkshire. Previously, I served as a Secondary Headteacher (Skipton Girls’ High School), the lead for a Cohort 2 Teaching School Alliance and have spent 28 years as a secondary education teacher and leader.

I vehemently believe in system improvement and see myself as a bridge-builder working to establish effective partnerships and champion the voice of the child. To this end, I serve on the DfE Advisory Board for Yorkshire and Humber. As a mission-driven Trust, we have placed environmental sustainability at the heart of our strategic priorities and are exploring evidence-informed pedagogies to implementing climate-adapted curriculum pathways. ” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Danny-Wild-150×150.webp” member_name=”Danny Wild ” job_title=”Principal of Harrogate College” short_bio=”I am the Principal of Harrogate College which is a General Further Education College that provides technical education and training to people across Harrogate and North Yorkshire. In addition, I am a member of the Harrogate and Knaresborough Locality Board and a member of the charity Zero Carbon Harrogate.” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Zoe-Ellis-150×150.webp” member_name=”Zoe Ellis ” job_title=”Executive Headteacher for the Goldsborough Sicklinghall Federation” short_bio=”I am the Executive Headteacher of three small village schools across North Yorkshire – the Goldsborough Sicklinghall Federation (Goldsborough CE Primary school, close to Knaresborough; Sicklinghall Community Primary School close to Wetherby) and Admiral Long, in Burnt Yates near Ripley.

Previously I have worked in a larger Federation and inner-city schools in the Leeds Authority.

I am relentless in my pursuit for school improvement, ensuring high quality education in small rural primary schools so that village schools and their communities have an aspirational and challenging curriculum and an extensive programme of enrichment activities.

I am passionate about ensuring outstanding personal development for all children during their primary years; assisting the whole school community to understand Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs / Special Education Needs and Disabilities so that our schools can truly be inclusive and caring places for children to flourish.

I am an advocate for helping children and adults to understand how the brain develops and works, and as an Accredited Emotion Coaching UK Organisations, we use specific strategies and Trauma Informed Approaches to support all children.
” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/victoria-kirkman-150×150.webp” member_name=”Victoria Kirkman ” job_title=”Executive Headteacher Ripley Endowed CE, Beckwithshaw and Kettlesing Schools” short_bio=”My experience in education has spanned from Nursery to Adult education: Local Authority Maintained schools, Independent schools, Service Children’s Education, Ministry of Defence Army Education (Royal Engineers) and as part of a highly successful Multi-Academy Trust. My previous roles have included Lead Teacher, Curriculum Development Manager, Head of External Communications, Assistant Headteacher, Acting Headteacher and Principal.

I have led training for Senior Leaders in IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) on Assessment for Learning and was part of the LEAF Leadership Trust (Love, Enterprise, Aspiration, Faith) completing research projects regarding the tracking of pupil progress in order to secure improved outcomes.

As Executive Headteacher across five, village primary schools, I have played a leading role in rapid, school transformation resulting in schools, previously judged as Inadequate and Requires Improvement, achieving ‘Good’ judgements in short, time frames. I am wholly committed to the future sustainability of small, rural schools. 

For the last four years, I have been relentless in ensuring these village schools and their communities have the same quality curriculum enrichment and opportunities that other, larger education settings have and developing the relationship between the pupils and staff in the federation. I am passionate about how the brain develops and using Emotion Coaching strategies to support children with trauma and SEN needs so that they can truly flourish. In December 2022 the Federation earned the status as a Trauma Aware Setting.
I vehemently believe in system improvement and see myself as a bridge-builder working to establish effective partnerships and champion the voice of the child. To this end, I serve on the DfE Advisory Board for Yorkshire and Humber. As a mission-driven Trust, we have placed environmental sustainability at the heart of our strategic priorities and are exploring evidence-informed pedagogies to implementing climate-adapted curriculum pathways. ” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Claire-Greensit.webp” member_name=”Claire Greensit” job_title=”BA (Hons) Primary Education (Early Years) QTS EYPS  Owner/ Manager Honeybeez Childcare, Ripon ” short_bio=”I qualified as a primary school teacher in 2002, from Sunderland University. I worked as a Primary teacher in Grangetown Sunderland in Year R to Y3. In 2009, I decided to set up my own nursery, initially in domestic premises, then in purpose built accommodation, moving to Ripon in 2012, and finally settling in a domestic childminding premises, where I works alongside another childminder and several assistants. I also co ordinate the Childminding Network in the Ripon area.  I am a keen runner, having completed the Virtual London Marathon on April 23.
” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sarah-Edwards-150×150.webp” member_name=”Sarah Edwards ” job_title=”Headteacher Springwater Special School” short_bio=” I am the special school head teacher representative on the Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon Locality Board.

I am the head teacher of Springwater School which is situated in Starbeck. The school is a special school with over one hundred pupils on roll. Pupils ages span from nursery through to sixth formers who leave us at the age of nineteen in most cases. I have been head teacher here for eight years.

Prior to headship I have worked in a wide range of local authorities – mostly in senior posts within specialist provisions. This includes Birmingham, Solihull, Wakefield and York! My initial degree sounds a bit old fashioned now but has served me well as it was a specialist teaching degree in severe learning difficulties.

I am passionate about the pupils in the local area receiving a high-quality offer tailored to their specific needs and am excited about the wide range of developments and improvements which are supporting schools and provisions in this locality. Specialist provision is an exciting place to work, but I know that for many children and young people it is essential for them to remain in the local communities and the schools there amongst friends, peers and siblings. The work of the locality board seeks to ensure an offer for all pupils with additional needs as part of a matrix of support. My personal interest is in promoting the development of sufficient targeted mainstream provision within the locality so that more children and young people can access provision which meets their needs situated in their local communities.” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kathryn-Stephenson.webp” member_name=”Kathryn Stephenson ” job_title=”Headteacher Boroughbridge High School ” short_bio=”I am Headteacher of Boroughbridge High School, which is federated with King James’s School, having worked in three community secondary schools in County Durham, York and North Yorkshire. I believe in inclusion and, having led a school through the pandemic, I have a commitment to identifying how schools need to adapt to ensure that all students, including those that are disadvantaged, engage with education so that they are safe, happy and successful. Throughout my career I have been an active member of The Geographical Association, serving two terms on The Governing Body and I continue to enjoy teaching Geography!” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nicola-thorner-150×150.png” member_name=”Nicola Thornber” job_title=”Headteacher The Upper Nidderdale Federation” short_bio=”I have over 17 years experience within the Primary school sector with a range of teaching and leadership experiences in a range of settings. I am currently the Executive Headteacher of a Federation of three rural primary schools; 2 of which are Church schools. The schools are unique in the make up with children being taught in mixed age classes.
I believe that education is the most powerful tool which you can use to change the world. Holding that at the core, I lead my schools to ensue we do this every day. Each child comes to us having their own unique story and talents. All the schools in the Federation have been accredited with the Unicef Rights Respecting Award, two achieving Bronze and one achieving Gold status which helps promote and realise the wellbeing, participation, relationships and self-esteem for all our children, parents, staff and community.” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/harro-knare-locality-board-icon.webp” member_name=”Sasha Bune ” job_title=”Headteacher New Park Academy ” short_bio=”I am the new Headteacher for New Park Academy Trust in Harrogate. I bring with me my experience as a SENDCo and SEND consultant adviser, including being Lead Teacher for a Targeted Mainstream Provision for Communication & Interaction, as well as my experience of being a class teacher and a parent. I am a strong advocate for ensuring our schools are representative of society with a strong focus on inclusive education and providing opportunities and environments where all of our children can thrive and learn.” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/harro-knare-locality-board-icon.webp” member_name=”Alex Bently” job_title=”Head of Centre, Springwell Harrogate ” short_bio=”I am a passionate teacher and leader who has followed a career path focused on ensuring the best teaching is available for those individuals who need it most. I have led science departments in schools in some of the most deprived areas of Leeds, and I’ve led my departments to excellence.

I was also part of an action research group researching links between poverty, aspiration, and how schools can increase attendance and engagement in learners. Our team’s findings were published in Urban Review.

After leading a science department in mainstream schools, I made the move to alternative settings, taking on the role of Lead Teacher of science at the Grove Academy. I ensured excellent outcomes for students and led the school in teaching and learning. In this role, I worked collaboratively with the British Council and Albanian education leaders in sharing best practice as Assistant Principal with responsibility for teaching, learning, and curriculum. I also developed the online provision, behavior tracking, and intervention planning for the school.

In January 2021, I became head of the center and developed a curriculum focusing on moving students to their next destinations, ensuring a personalized curriculum is in place to support their transition. A fully relational approach underpins all aspects of Springwell Harrogate, and I am keen to share this approach.
” photo_width=”189px” photo_alignment=”center” content_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_photo=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/bapro_team_carousel_child][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/harro-knare-locality-board-icon.webp” member_name=”Sharon Robertson ” job_title=”Vie Chair – Trust Lead for Inclusion, Elevate Multi Academy Trust ” short_bio=”I have been in education for 27 years and passionate about making a difference for others.

I have a breadth of knowledge, working in mainstream schools and trusts and have worked effectively with others to challenge and motivate visionary leadership.
Within my executive headteacher role, NLE role and lead of school improvement I have developed opportunities to develop SEND and Inclusion, an area of expertise.

My early years experience has enabled me to open private day nurseries and manage specialist provisions, including speech and language and SEMH.
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