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Trustees and Leadership Information

 

 John Cliff - Chair of Trustees and Member

My working life/career was in the Lloyd’s of London Insurance Market where I specialised as a broker in marine and catastrophe reinsurance, holding various directorships over a 30 year period. I retired in 2002. I have been involved with Leesons Primary School since 2004, as a governor and vice chair up to September 2016. Between 2004 and 2012, with ViCP (Volunteers in Child Protection), I worked as a volunteer supporting various families in Bromley through Children’s Social Services. I was also involved to some small extent with fund raising for the project. Between 2012 and 2014 I sat on the board of trustees of Health Watch Bromley. 2014/15 I sat on the interim board of governors at Mead Road Infants School. I am in my 5th year as Chairman of a members' golf club responsible for strategic direction and financial planning. I enjoy golf, skiing, travel, cooking, food and wine.

Type of Appointment Member Appointed (Chair of Trustees)
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  2 December 2020 (4 years)

Attendance Record

TB1 - annual 2022/23: 6/6; (YTD): 1/1

FARCO3 - annual 2022/23: 6/6; 2023/24 (YTD): 1/1

Business or Pecuniary  None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23) None

 Ralph Barlow - Trustee

I was brought up in Orpington and began my career as a Maths teacher in a large comprehensive in Bristol.  Both of the following two schools were all-age – I was a Head of Department at King’s Gloucester and Deputy Head at Birkenhead School, followed by Sherborne School in Dorset as Interim Head and Senior Deputy.  Recent work in leadership consultancy has covered both maintained and independent schools, and schools with wide age-ranges, so I am interested in learning more about the challenges and opportunities facing a primary MAT.  Aside from my interests in education and mathematics, I spend a lot of time enjoying making music, increasingly with our three young children.

Type of Appointment Co-opted Trustee
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  1 April 2013 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 5/6;  2023/24 YTD: 1/1

HR Committee3   annual 2022/23; 3/3; 2023/24 YTD: n/a 

ACC4 -  annual 2022/23: 2/4; 2023/24 YTD: n/a

Business or Pecuniary  Teacher,  Trinity School (The Whitgift Foundation) (07393519); South Orpington Learning Alliance (07943613), Local Governor and Member
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) 01/2018; 01/2020
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23)  None

 Alan Blount - Trustee

I was brought up in Croydon and after graduating from the University of Exeter, I began my teaching career as a Science Teacher at a large comprehensive school in Surrey. I have always taught in SE London/Surrey and am now the Headteacher at Newstead Wood School in Orpington.  

I am passionate about STEM and especially increasing the entry of women in STEM careers. As a school leader, I believe strongly in the importance of an outstanding education for all. My particular areas of interest are Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, developing effective teams and great leaders and safeguarding. 

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  13 January 2020 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 5/6; 2023/24 (YTD): 1/1

ACC4 - annual 2022/23: 4/4; 2022/23 (YTD): n/a

Business or Pecuniary  Headteacher,  Newstead Wood School (United Learning Trust, 04439859); Management Board, Bromley Tennis Centre (owned by Newstead Wood School)
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) Sep 2018; Sep 2018
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members Spouse: CEO, NHS Confederation
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23)  None

 Olubunmi Ewusi-Brookman - Trustee

I am an HR and OD Business Partner and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).  My professional experience has mainly been in the National Health Service working within different health settings.  I have also worked as the country HR Business Partner in the media industry with one of the largest media agencies in the world; Dentsu Aegis Network.  My expertise covers change management, organisational development, employee engagement and workplace mediation.

I am interested and passionate about using my skills and experience to assist children to access an optimum education experience.   I have previously led a youth club and volunteer for the Inspiring Young People a mentoring programme.  In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors: tending my garden, walking and cycling

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  8 December 2020 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 1/6; 2022/23 (YTD): 0/1

HR3- annual 2022/23: 2/3; 2022/23 (YTD): 1/1

Business or Pecuniary Boomfields Ltd (04491535)
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) 14 Sep 2012
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members Spouse: Boomfields Ltd (04491535) appointed 1 Aug 2002
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23)  None

 

 

 Daniel Terry - Trustee

I have worked in education for over 20 years in a range of positions across Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham and Dartford, my present position is as a Deputy CEO of a Multi Academy Trust. I passionately believe that all children, including SEND pupils should be supported to achieve their goals and that this is achieved when we invest in high quality staff professional development. I have always lived in the local area and feel it is important to give back to our local communities.

I have previously had the opportunity of being a parent governor, when my children were at Primary School.

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  23 November 2021 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 3/6; 2022/23: (YTD) 0/1

ACC4 - annual 2022/23: 3/3; 2022/23: (YTD) n/a

Business or Pecuniary  Deputy CEO, Cygnus Academies Trust
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) April 2016
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received 2022-23  n/a

 Natalia Sandigurskaia - Trustee

Bio to follow

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  23 January 2023 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 3/4; 2023/24: (YTD) 0/1

HR3 - annual 2022/23: 2/2; 2023/24: (YTD) 0/1

Business or Pecuniary  Executive Director, Woolwich Qualifying Employee Share Ownership Trustee Ltd; Director, Barclays PLC
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) Apr 2014; 20 Oct 2011
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received 2022-23  n/a

 Michael Ellis - Trustee

I hold a postgraduate degree in accounting and finance. I am a qualified accountant having completed my training contract in audit with BDO in London. Since then, I have gone on to work across technical accounting, consolidation and reporting at ASOS. I currently work at Marks & Spencer where my role encompasses group budgets, forecasts, long-term planning and other ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis. I look forward to using my financial skills in my role as a trustee to ultimately improve the experience of the students.

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  23 March 2023 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 3/3; 2023/24: (YTD) 1/1

FARCO3 - annual 2022/23: 2/2; 2023/24: (YTD) 1/1

Business or Pecuniary  Finance Manager, Marks & Spencer PLC (consumer retail)
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) May 2023
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received 2022-23  n/a

 Brian James - Trustee

Bio to follow

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  20 July 2023 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 0/1; 2023/24: (YTD) 1/1

HR Committee3 ; annual 2022/23 n/a; 2023/24: 1/1

Business or Pecuniary Chief Executive, Cedamore Housing Association; Chairman, Advocacy for All; Chairman, Bromley Family Link, Treasurer, Coppice Community Church
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) Apr 2023, Apr 2006, Oct 2011, Jan 2013
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members Wife, Executive Director,  Quality and Standards, Orchard Hill College Academy Trust; 
Gifts or Hospitality Received 2022/23  n/a

 Corinne Sheehan - Joint Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer

Type of Appointment  ex-officio Trustee
Date of Appointment 19 May 2022

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 6/6;  2023/24 YTD: 1/1

FARCO2 - annual 2022/23: 5/5; 2023/24 YTD: 1/1

HR Committee3   annual 2022/23: 3/3; 2023/24 YTD: 1/1 

ACC4 -  annual 2022/23: 4/4; 2023/24 YTD: n/a

Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23) None

Gulcin Sesli - Joint Chief Executive Officer and Safeguarding Lead

Type of Appointment n/a
Date of Appointment n/a
Attendance Record n/a
Business or Pecuniary Trustee, Challenge Partners; PolyMat
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased)  July 2022; May 2023
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022-23) None

 Verity Bolton - Chief Operations Officer and Company Secretary 

Type of Appointment n/a
Date of Appointment  n/a
Attendance Record n/a
Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022-23) None

 Rachel Haig - Headteacher

Type of Appointment Trustee-Appointed
Date of Appointment  1 September 2018
Attendance Record 2022/23 n/a
Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23) None

 Samantha Howell - Headteacher 

Type of Appointment Trustee-Appointed
Date of Appointment  1 September 2022
Attendance Record 2022/23 n/a
Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022-23) n/a

 Phill Collins - Headteacher

Type of Appointment Trustee-Appointed
Date of Appointment  3 June 2019
Attendance Record 2022/23 n/a
Business or Pecuniary Trustee, Bexley Moorings
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) 24 September 2019
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022-23) None

 Dan Osborn - Headteacher

Type of Appointment Trustee-Appointed
Date of Appointment  1 September 2022
Attendance Record 2022/23 n/a
Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members Spouse: Zap Kids Ltd (14313800), Zap Kids Club Ltd (14260835)
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022-23) n/a

 Gordon Jamieson - Headteacher

Type of Appointment Trustee-Appointed
Date of Appointment  1 September 2022
Attendance Record 2021/22 n/a
Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022-23) n/a

 Kate Crossley - Clerk to Trust Board

Type of Appointment n/a
Date of Appointment  n/a
Attendance Record n/a
Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23) None

 Trust Board, 2Finance, Audit and Resources Committee, 3Human Resources Committee, 4Achievement and Curriculum Committee, 5See file copy, 6Stepped down from Committee

Pecuniary Interests of Former Trustees  
 

 Wendy Cartwright - Trustee

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  8 November 2021 (4 years)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 6/6; 2022/23 (YTD): 0/1

HR3 - annual 2022/23: 3/3; 2022/23 (YTD): 1/1

Business or Pecuniary  Director, Curzon Court Ltd (05714424); Member and Chair, Advisory Board, Global Diversity Practice; Parasol Ltd/Q5 Strategic People Provide, New Hospital Programme (DHSC); Advisor, National Flagship Programme; Trustees, Independent Armed Forces Covenant Fund Ltd (1177627)
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) Aug 2008; Apr 2010 (member), Jan 14 (chair); Nov 2021 to June 2023; Mar 2021; Apr 2018
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23)  None

 Carolyn Barenbrug - Trustee

Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  27 February 2023 (4 years) (resigned 14 September 2023)

Attendance Record 

TB1  - annual 2022/23: 2/6; 2023/24: n/a

FARCO2 - 2022/23: 6/6; 2023/24: n/a

Business or Pecuniary Partner, Gardiner and Theobald LLP (OC307124)
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) April 2013
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23) None  

 Robert Taylor - Vice Chair of Trustees

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed (Vice Chair of Trustees)
Date of Appointment (Term of Office) 25 Nov 2022 (4 years) (Resigned 12 March 2023)

Attendance Record

TB1 - annual 2022/23: 4/4; 2023/24 (YTD): n/a

FARCO2 - annual 2022/23: 4/4; 2023/24 (YTD): n/a

Business or Pecuniary None declared
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2022/23) None

 

 

 Ruth Punter - Trustee

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office) 30 Sep 2021 (4 years) (Resigned 1 September 2022)

Attendance Record

TB1 - annual 2020/21: 2/2; 2021/22: 6/6

HR3 - annual 2020/21: 1/1; 2021/22: 3/3

Business or Pecuniary  None
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) n/a
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None declared
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2021/22) None

 David Okafor - Trustee

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed
Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  31 Aug 2022 (1 year) (Resigned 6 September 2022)

Attendance Record

TB1 - annual 2020/21: 4/6; 2021/22: 2/6

HR3 - annual 2020/21: 3/3; 2021/22: 1/3

Business or Pecuniary IO NextGen Technologies (12576902); Ionica Property Services Ltd (12649098); Blue Star Ecommerce Limited (12742486); IO Digital Supply Chain Ltd (13585792)
Date Interest Acquired (Ceased) April 2020; June 2020; August 2021
Relevant Business Interests of Close Family Members None
Gifts or Hospitality Received (2021/22) None