Prospectus

3:5Working with CLT

SUPPORT STAFF IMMERSION DATES 2020/2021

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4:1Governance of CLT

GOVERNANCE 2020-2021

TRUSTEES

This is the group of people that oversees the strategic direction of the Trust. They line manage the CEO and ensure governance in each school is
appropriate. They check that governors focus on pupils’ standards and pupil care, school finance and line management of the headteachers.

Simon Foster is a highly successful businessman, and CEO Graham is Chair of Trustees. Graham worked as a Senior
of a global media company and has lived and worked in Leader of a major construction company. He has been a Senior
several countries. He has a high level of knowledge in a Governor in an outstanding primary school for many years
wide range of industries and marketing. before joining the Trust.

SIMON FOSTER GRAHAM PRYOR

Abdul is Head of Product Development for a large, national Alison has had a long and successful career in secondary
education firm. He is a visionary digital leader. He has also held education. Alison is a National Leader of Education, was
a senior position in Public Health England and is very active in Headteacher of an outstanding school and is a Trust Director
the Luton and Bedfordshire community. of Education. Alison is also the regional representative of the
National Teaching School.
ABDUL GHAFOOR
ALISON WILSHAW

Shahed is a local entrepreneur and businessman, with an Suzanne runs her own accountancy firm and is a Trustee for a
interest in several local companies, and not-for-profit education local charity. Suzanne is another experienced former Governor
businesses. He knows the Luton community very well. in a large Upper School.

SHAHED KOYES SUZANNE SPICER

Drew is a highly experienced governor and is a Senior Manager Lorraine Thomas is Vice Chair of Trustees, and a highly
in a car manufacturing company. Drew has expertise in project experienced former governor. Lorraine has worked in the
management and ICT. education sector for the last 15 years, as part of a successful
career in banking.
DREW LEWIN
LORRAINE THOMAS
Stewart Parfitt has 30 years of experience within high
technology companies, holding various leadership roles. John has had a distinguished career in primary education
Stewart brings broad industrial and commercial awareness in Luton. He led a junior school to repeatedly Ofsted
to the Trust. ‘outstanding’ judgements, he is a National Leader of Education,
and runs a primary-based Teaching School and initial teacher
STEWART PARFITT training. John is a proud Lutonian and Luton Town fan.

JOHN WILLIAMS

GOVERNANCE OF CLT 4:1 RAISING STANDARDS AND ACHIEVEMENT
IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

MEMBERS

Members hold the Board of Trustees to account and make sure the moral purpose of the Trust continues.

Heather Cox is a former pupil at Denbigh High School, and has Mark Thompson set up Beds SCITT, 27 years ago, and has
been involved in the Trust schools for many years, particularly worked with almost all schools in Bedfordshire! Mark retired
at Denbigh High where she is Chair of the Local Governing from his role as Deputy Head at Wootton Upper last year,
Body. Heather worked in the banking industry. after over 20 years as a Deputy Head. Mark still works in initial
teacher training and will be a huge asset in Teaching School
context.

HEATHER COX MARK THOMPSON

Juliet Fern is an Associate Dean, and is Head of the Mike Berrill established Chiltern Training Group, 28 years ago.
School of Teacher Education at the University of Mike then went on to lead Biddenham as Head, for twenty years
Bedfordshire. She has been working in the education and lead the federation that opened the neighbouring primary
sector for over 20 years. Juliet chairs our members committee. school. Mike works with the DfE on projects and is finally fully
retiring this summer.
JULIET FERN
MIKE BERRILL

Lorraine Thomas is Vice Chair of Trustees, and a highly
experienced former governor. Lorraine has worked in the
education sector for the last 15 years, as part of a successful
career in banking.

LORRAINE THOMAS

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GOVERNANCE MEMBERSHIP – SEPTEMBER 2020

ROLE OF MEMBERS

n Hold Board of Trustees to account
n Set the moral purpose and be custodians of education in the community
n Appoint people to serve on the “Board of Trustees”

ROLE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES

n Have overall responsibility for strategic planning and the setting of policies for the Chiltern Learning Trust
n Appoint people to serve on the “Local Governing Body”
n Delegates various agreed functions to the Local Governing Body
n Hold the Chief Executive and schools to account
n Financial performance of the Trust

ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

n Has earned autonomy and helps support other schools in need of education help (if outstanding school)
n Is supported to improve Ofsted and pupil outcomes (if sponsored or underperforming school)
n Supports and challenges pupil performance and standards
n Knows the strengths and weaknesses of the school
n Manages the behaviour and safety of its pupils
n Supports the Headteacher in leading the staff
n Manages its own budget

COMPOSITION OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODY GOVERNANCE OF CLT 4:1

Chair
Headteacher
Community Governor (x2)
Staff Governor
Parent Governor (x2)
Co-opted Governors (as required)

CHAIR OF LGB

Ardley Hill Cedars Upper Challney High Challney High Chiltern Dallow Daubeney Denbigh

Academy School School for Boys School for Girls Academy Primary School High School

Neil Paul Anne Rehana Paul Salma Sarah Kimberley
Williams Denvir Thompson Faisal Hammond Khan Copper Campbell-
-wheat Lamb

Kempston Lancot Lark Rise Linslade Marston Vale Putteridge Springfield
Academy Academy Academy School Middle School High School

Alison Emma Pat Elaine Jim Bill D
Crook Reade Wilson Rabbitt Bryce Pollard Gibbons

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GOVERNANCE OF CLT 4:24:2Governance of CLT

CALENDAR FOR CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
MEMBERS, TRUSTEES AND LOCAL GOVERNING

BODY MEETINGS 2021/2022

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5:1Partnerships working with the CLT

STRUCTURAL LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
OF THE CTSA

CTSH
PARTNERSHIP

BOARD

WHY? WHEN?

To work with the CTSH Central Team The Partnership Board meet for one
to ensure the ITT, S2SS and CPD meeting a term. Dates for Academic

plans are meeting the local area needs. Year 2021-2022 as follows:

To agree and discuss any changes Wednesday 3rd November 2021
to the provision.
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
To provide critical support for
any aspect of the provision to help Wednesday 6th July 2022
All meetings will take place at
ensure it meets the needs Challney High School for Boys
of the educational landscape
from 8.00am – 9.00am.
in Bedfordshire.

WHO?

PARTNERSHIP WORKING CLT Representatives CTSH Finance
WITH THE CLT 5:1 Adrian Rogers Liane Blades
Lorraine Hughes
Sufian Sadiq Trainee Representatives
Anna Rogers Trust Schools Representatives
JRaamcheesl STeaaylroler
Marcus Ray Daniel Connor
Cheryl Abbiss Jo Mylles

Local Authority Representatives Katherine Lovell
Alan Radford Romina Lang
Kim Baker Mark Gibbs

CTG Course Administrator OCthhearirI:nMstaitruktLioitntleR(eQpureeesnesnbtautriyv)es
Elaine Warren Altaf Hussain Principal (Luton Sixth Form College)

CTSH Co-ordinator Cathy Barr CEO (Shared Learning Trust)
Claire Justin Sara Kelby (Lead TST)

CTSH Administrator Gwyneth Gibson Principal (Lea Manor)
Cheryl Brown John Noble Principal (Icknield High)
Karla Phipps Joe Richardson CEO(STCAT - MAT
Bex Howe (Luton First)

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MAT DEVELOPMENT TEAM

As a Trust our vision is to educate, empower and inspire generations of children through a network of outstanding
schools. We want every pupil to make extraordinary progress, achieve exceptional standards and have access
to outstanding enrichment opportunities.

We provide the specialist staff to ensure our vision and values become a reality. Our MAT Development Team
works across the Trust to: raise standards; improve teaching and learning; accelerate improvements in English,
mathematics and science; and to ensure pupils have access to exceptional experiences in sport, music, design
and cutting-edge technology.

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WITH THE CLT 5:2

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PARTNERSHIP WORKING 5:2Partnerships working with the CLT
WITH THE CLT 5:2
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

We have a team of Trust SLEs all of whom are based in one of our Trust schools. For part of the week they teach in
their home school. For the rest of the week they are available to other schools for training, School to School support,
coaching and the like. This can be on a one off basis or for a more long term project. Some examples of what our
SLEs did last year include; helping with pre and post Ofsted plans, supporting senior teams, improving Teaching
and Learning, intervention and support work in different schools, mentoring trainee teachers, coaching, working with
middle leaders, acting as facilitators on training programmes, writing successful bids for funded programmes and
quality assurance work for CTG.
 

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PARTNERS 2021-22

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PARTNERSHIP WORKING 5:2Partnerships working with the CLT
WITH THE CLT 5:2
EDUCATION TEAM

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6:1Partnerships working with the CLT PARTNERSHIP WORKING
WITH THE CLT 6:1
KEYCONTACTS FOR THE CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST

Adrian Rogers | Chief Executive

07920 473643 | [email protected]

Trudy Purslow | PA to CEO / Business Support

01582 550784 | [email protected]

Catherine Giles | Administration Assistant

01582 736611 | [email protected]

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Lorraine Hughes | Director of Education

07593 551903 | [email protected]

Julian Axford | Director of School Improvement

07593 551902 | [email protected]

Nadine Cotton | Teaching & Learning Lead

[email protected]

Neil Mills | Deputy Director of School Improvement

[email protected]

Sue Teague | Primary School Improvement

[email protected]

Emma Darcy | Director of Technology for Learning

01582 736611 | [email protected]

Angela Tattersall | Trust Data Manager

01234 768224 | [email protected]

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Teresa Kelly | Director of Finance & Compliance

01582 550787 | [email protected]

Laura Townsend | HR Manager

01582 550793 | [email protected]

Rachael Rochester | HR Officer

01582 550791 | [email protected]

Jean Leech | Finance and HR Manager

01582 798996 | [email protected]

Caroline Hatcher | Finance Officer

01582 550786 | [email protected]

Emma Grisaffi | Finance Officer

01582 736611 | [email protected]

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WITH THE CLT 6:1
Kelly Tunnicliffe | Finance Officer

01582 798997 | [email protected]

Victoria Kain | Finance Officer

[email protected]

Michelle Butler-Lee | Finance Officer

[email protected]

Elysha Narine | Finance Officer

[email protected]

Hazera Begum | Finance Officer

[email protected]

Alima Begum | Finance Officer

[email protected]

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Rob Parsons | Director of Operations

07593 551908 | [email protected]

Anton Beehl | Director of ICT

07593 551907 | [email protected]

Julie Gearey | Operations

jgearey@ chilternlearningtrust.org

Lydia Braisher | Admissions Manager

01582 252552 | [email protected]

Steve Tingey | Estates Manager

07593 551901 | [email protected]

Sophie Malamatenios | Design Assistant

[email protected]

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KEY CONTACTS FOR THE CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST

KEY CONTACTS FOR THE CHILTERN TEACHING SCHOOL HUB

Sufian Sadiq | Director of Teaching School

07593 551904 | [email protected]

James Searle | Deputy Director of CTSH

[email protected]

Cheryl Abbiss | ECF and AB Lead

[email protected]

Clare McGivern | CTSH Delivery Lead

[email protected]

Claire Justin | Office Manager

01582 493680 | [email protected]

Liane Blades | Senior Finance Officer

01582 550792 | [email protected]

Cheryl Brown | CTSH Administrator

01582 550795 | [email protected]

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KEY CONTACTS FOR THE CHILTERN TRAINING GROUP

Anna Rogers | Head of CTG

07717 751958 | [email protected]

Rachel Taylor | Secondary SCITT Lead

01582 599921 ext. 398 | [email protected]

Marcus Ray | Primary SCITT Lead

01582 493680 | [email protected]

Elaine Warren | CTG Co-Ordinator

01582 493680 | [email protected]

Karla Phipps | CTSA Administrator

01582 493680 | [email protected]

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Ardley Hill MARSTON VALE

ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHALLNEY

High School for Boys

CHALLNEY HIGH
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Kempston Chief Executive
ADRIAN ROGERS
ACADEMY
BEd, MA, NPQH, NLE
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Chiltern Learning Trust

c/o Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue | Luton

Bedfordshire | LU3 1HE
01582 736611

Contact: [email protected]

www.chilternlearningtrust.org

@ChilternLT