Governance
Fierté Multi Academy Trust Members
| Jo Smith |
Alistair Campbell |
Mark Howlings |
Stuart Prior |
Fierté Multi Academy Trustees
|
Name |
Category of Trustee |
Appointing Body |
Role/Responsibility |
Committees/Position |
Start |
End |
|
Mrs Maria Hamblin |
Founding Trustee |
Members |
CEO Chair of Leadership Forum |
Finance Committee Leadership Forum Governance Forum Standards Committee Trust Board |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Mrs Vicki Blundell |
Founding Trustee |
Members |
Trustee for Governance and Compliance |
Finance Committee Governance Forum Standards Committee Trust Board |
01.10.2018 |
31.09.2022 |
|
Mrs Joanne Smith |
Founding Trustee |
Members |
Chair of Trust Board |
Governance Forum Standards Committee Finance Committee Trust Board |
28.09.2019 |
28.09.2023 |
|
Mrs Laura Gardner |
Co-opted Trustee |
Trust Board |
|
Standards Committee Finance Committee Trust Board |
07.07.2016 |
07.07.2020 |
|
Mrs Zoey Insley |
Co-opted Trustee |
Trust Board |
Vice-Chair Trust Board |
Trust Board |
07.07.2016 |
07.07.2020 |
Trustee Resignations 2017-18
Caroline Smith Resigned 04.07.2018
Andy McFarlane Resigned 31.08.2018
Trustee Resignations 2018-19
Colin Hunt Resigned 31.05.2019
Trustee Resignations 2020-21
Gary Pykitt Resigned 30.03.2021
Mrs Laura Gardner
Category: Co-opted Trustee
Body: Trust Board
Term: 4 Years
Forums:
Positions:
I am a registered nurse and have had a varied career working in primary and secondary health care. I am currently working in health education, teaching a variety of courses and am particularly interested in health care governance. Married to Andy, we have two senior school aged children. I feel privileged to be a trustee of the academy and believe in continuous improvement to deliver high-quality education which allows the children to have the chance to reach their full potential.
Mrs Vicki Blundell
Category: Founding Trustee
Body: Trust Board
Term: 4 Years
Forums: Finance Committee, Governance Forum and Curriculum & Standards Committee
Positions: Trustee
I am a retired teacher having taught in primary schools in Birmingham, Tamworth and Burton-upon-Trent. During this time, I had the position of Staff Governor on various governing bodies and after retirement, I continued as a co-opted governor at Glascote Heath Primary School, now Glascote Academy. I became Chair of Governors at Glascote Academy in 2009 and after becoming Chair I undertook the Chairs' Development Programme which I successfully completed in 2012 and through this course, I developed both my understanding and appreciation of the role of a governor in the changing climate of education. I was, in 2015, accredited by the National College of School Leadership as a National Leader of Governance which enabled me to support other Chairs of governors and governing bodies in their development.
I have been able to use my experience and qualifications in the development of our Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and very much enjoy supporting the governing boards of schools that join our MAT.
Mrs Maria Hamblin
Category: Founding Trustee
Body: Trust Board
Term: 4 Years
Committees: Finance Committee, Leadership Forum, Governance Forum and Curriculum & Standards Committee
Positions: C.E.O. and Accounting Officer
I was Headteacher of Glascote Primary Academy for five years and felt privileged to work in such a dynamic, forward thinking academy. In addition, I have been fortunate to work as both an Executive Headteacher within Staffordshire, as well as a Local Leader of Education, working alongside vulnerable academies. Currently, I am a National Leader of Education and am passionate about working in partnership with other academies and wider communities. I have a fervent belief that our Trust should nourish a strong family feel, embracing our shared strengths but celebrating the diversity within our community.
Mrs Jo Smith
Category: Founding Trustee
Body: Trust Board
Term: 4 Years
Forums: Governance Forum, Finance Committee and Curriculum & Standards Committee
Positions: Chair of Trust Board
I am a registered nurse of over 20 years experience. I was a governor at one of the MAT academies for over 10 years and was Chair of Governors at the academy for 3 years. I am married with 5 children all of whom have attended or still attend Violet Way Academy and Edge Hill Academy.
There are many reasons why I chose to become a governor and trustee but the overriding one is to ensure that every child, irrespective of background, are given the best opportunities to achieve their full potential. I believe that that is achieved by the staff, pupils, parents, governors and trustees working together as a team with a shared goals, visions and values.
Mrs Zoe Insley
Category: Co-opted Trustee
Body: Trust Board
Term: 4 Years
Forums: Curriculum & Standards Committee
Positions: Vice Chair of Trust Board
I have worked for Molson Coors for over 23 years and in this time I have had a number of roles most recently as Project Governance Manager. I moved to Burton 20 years ago and my children attended Violet Way, Edge Hill and my eldest is studying his A levels at Paulet High Academy.
I have been a Trust Board Member for 3 years, which has enabled me to see the opportunities given to the children. I am passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and creating the best opportunities for them. I became a trustee in order to pursue this interest, develop my understanding and help create the best opportunities for the children. It is a privilege to be part of the academy’s development and I am really looking forward to working with the children, staff and families within the academy’s communities.