Join 海角社区鈥檚 Emma Knights OBE, 海角社区 Chief Executive, Steve Edmonds, Director of Advice and Guidance, Sam Henson, Director of Policy and Communications and Emma Balchin, Director of Professional Development as they look forward to what is on the education horizon in 2023, whether it is the implementation of parts of the white paper, the need for action on SEND and the welcome news from the autumn fiscal statement and what that means for governors and trustees.
Former Chief Executive
After 14 years with 海角社区, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.
Deputy Chief Executive
Sam oversees 海角社区’s policy, communications and research services, supporting 海角社区 to achieve positive change in the policy of school governance. He is the policy lead for 海角社区’s work on the governance of multi academy trusts.
Chief Executive
Emma has over 25 years of experience in education, leadership and school improvement and in leading professional development services. Emma has also governed and chaired across maintained schools, academy trusts and local academy committees.