Graeme Brook

Graeme has spent the last 40 years working in education. He has been a teacher, deputy headteacher, headteacher, school improvement advisor for the local authority and education consultant.  Graeme has an excellent understanding of challenge and accountability within the education sector and is particularly skilled at analysing performance data and implementing national assessment frameworks and accountability measures. He has been a chair of governors at several primary and secondary schools.  
 

Gillian Barley

Gillian has 40 years of experience in local government covering departments such as education, data analysis, corporate policy and performance, business intelligence, strategic relationships, benefits, revenue and procurement. She is skilled at leading teams, managing large budget portfolios and overseeing programes of change and innovation. She is also an experienced school governor and MAT trustee. 

Sarah Des Forges

Sarah has worked in the education sector in Hull for the past 18 years, initially as an attendance officer in primary and secondary schools before joining the Education Welfare and Admissions Team at the local authority. For the past 9 years she has been a Data and Analysis Officer and has considerable experience in analysing and presenting school data, specifically attainment across all Key Stages. She works with Headteachers and Principals to maintain an up to date understanding of ever changing frameworks and supports schools during OfSTED Inspections.

Caroline East

Caroline is an experienced leader with over 25 years' experience working in the charity sector. Her experience is focused in the Early Years, children and families sector, with a strong oversight of safeguarding. She has over 20 years' experience as a school governor and has been a trustee for a local food and fuel poverty charity for the last 15 years. Caroline is passionate about ensuring that our settings provide exceptional support to and education for children and young people.

Gerard Gibbons

Gerard is a retired sales manager of a leading UK Health & Safety product and training provider. He has experience of managing large teams of people and is responsible for financial and operational oversight of the commercial business.  Gerard also has an excellent understand of risk management and health and safety legislation. He has been a long standing trustee of a local special school.