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Meet the central team

Julia Halliday

School Improvement Partner (and Headteacher)

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I am part of the central education team and work as School Improvement Partner, supporting colleagues across our 12 schools. In addition, I am the serving Headteacher at Elm Tree Primary, and have proudly led the rapid improvements to staff development, curriculum, ethos and behaviours for a number of years.  Elm Tree was graded as Good in summer 2022 and Outstanding for Behaviour and Attitudes.

My passion for educational research, a sharp focus on rich curricula and supporting colleagues to continually grow and develop, has been developed over twenty years in education.  I feel privileged to carry out my roles and continually work hard to improve the practice of myself and those around me, to ensure all children get the very best opportunities possible - both pastorally and academically.

Central team (Finance)

  • Finance Manager - Imogen Cheetham (FCCA) is a qualified accountant and has extensive experience working in Multi Academy Trusts.
  • Finance Manager - Helen Wells (FCCA) is a qualified accountant with considerable experience working in school finance in both the LA and Academy sectors.
  • Finance Officer - Maria Girdlestone has a wealth of school financial experience and is an integral part of the finance team.
  • Finance Officer - Louise Smith has over 20 years of finance experience.