Aspire to Inspire.
16th November 2018 | Academy 360, Sunderland
Our annual CPD conference was a fantastic success, this year hosted by Academy 360. We received huge amounts of positive feedback. Many attendees commenting on the real buzz of networking, collaboration and leadership on show. Check out our twitter by clicking below for the highlights.
Welcome
I am proud and privileged to be the CEO of Laidlaw Schools Trust, a growing multi academy trust in the North East of England, serving children and families in the west of Newcastle and in Pennywell, Sunderland. We pride ourselves in being a progressive, inclusive trust that supports every child to develop their talents whatever they may be and to reach their academic potential. It is important that as a learning organisation we adapt and change to the needs of our pupils. We take care to value and develop all colleagues to make sure they can do their very best for children across the Trust’s schools.
Jane Spence
CEO
Our Sponsor
The Laidlaw Schools Trust family of academies is a growing success story – and it’s easy to see why.
A clear vision from our Trustees for the success of its academies, highly skilled professional staff and the generous financial support of our sponsor Lord Laidlaw, combine to ensure exceptional pupil progress. The Trust continues to grow with six schools currently LST academies.
Vision
To transform the lives of children and communities in the North of England, through inspirational education.
Mission
Working in partnership with children, their families and the wider community, we will provide a safe and nurturing environment for each child, irrespective of ability or background. We will empower them to believe in themselves and to embrace the future as active, respectful and responsible citizens.
Central Team
Shaun Dillon
Director of Systems & Data
Louisa Doyle
Chief Finance Officer
Michael Brown
Estates and Health & Safety
Rachel Fenwick
HR Manager
Liam Steel
Digital Manager
Rob Atkin
Head of IT
Lyndsey Anderson
Procurement Officer
Alicia Ross
Management Accountant
Fiona Rogerson
Office Manager / PA
Kay Gregory
HR Advisor
Louise Riley
Senior HR Administrator
Stephen Davies
Clerk to Governors
Martin Smith
Finance Assistant
Emily Miller
Finance Assistant
Mandeep Bandall
Finance Assistant
Abbie Wright
HR Assistant