Register-of-interests-Accomplish MAT Sept 25
Members
Trustees Board
Standards Board Committee Trustees
Finance, Audit & Risk Board Committee
Pen Portrait – Andrew Carter
Andrew has over 30 years’ experience within the UK’s utility sector as both an Operational Manager and also as an Asset Manager.
Andrew now assesses Utility companies around the world to ensure they continue to meet the requirements of the international Asset Management standard ISO55001:2014.
Andrew’s experience is predominantly in operational management and capital investment strategy and planning within the Water Utility and Electricity Generation and Transmission industries.
Andrew attained a BEng (Hons) Degree at Nottingham Trent University in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 and followed this with a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) at Leeds University in 2004.
Andrew’s aim is to make Accomplish MAT and its Academies, the best in the UK for the all-round educational attainment of the children whilst providing leadership and support to the MAT board to ensure the right decisions are made for its future prosperity.
Pen Portrait – Andrew Carter
Andrew has over 30 years’ experience within the UK’s utility sector as both an Operational Manager and also as an Asset Manager.
Andrew now assesses Utility companies around the world to ensure they continue to meet the requirements of the international Asset Management standard ISO55001:2014.
Andrew’s experience is predominantly in operational management and capital investment strategy and planning within the Water Utility and Electricity Generation and Transmission industries.
Andrew attained a BEng (Hons) Degree at Nottingham Trent University in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 and followed this with a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) at Leeds University in 2004.
Andrew’s aim is to make Accomplish MAT and its Academies, the best in the UK for the all-round educational attainment of the children whilst providing leadership and support to the MAT board to ensure the right decisions are made for its future prosperity.
Pen Portrait- Andrew Loftus
Andrew has over 20 year’s experience as a police officer where he has gained experience across a number of uniform roles. In 2021 as Chief Inspector he took up the Strategic Partnership post in Leeds with a vast portfolio that included the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, Early Help, Road Safety and Community Cohesion. More recently he has moved to a central role becoming the force lead on Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention.
Andrew has a proven track record of leading large teams with a passion for coaching and mentoring people in order for them to succeed to their true potential.
Pen Portrait – Andrew Carter
Andrew has over 30 years’ experience within the UK’s utility sector as both an Operational Manager and also as an Asset Manager.
Andrew now assesses Utility companies around the world to ensure they continue to meet the requirements of the international Asset Management standard ISO55001:2014.
Andrew’s experience is predominantly in operational management and capital investment strategy and planning within the Water Utility and Electricity Generation and Transmission industries.
Andrew attained a BEng (Hons) Degree at Nottingham Trent University in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 and followed this with a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) at Leeds University in 2004.
Andrew’s aim is to make Accomplish MAT and its Academies, the best in the UK for the all-round educational attainment of the children whilst providing leadership and support to the MAT board to ensure the right decisions are made for its future prosperity.
Rob Carpenter
Rob is the CEO of the Inspire Partnership. He is the author of ‘A Manifesto for Excellence in Schools’ and regularly writes blogs about education and school improvement. As an NLE and previous senior partner with Challenge Partners, Rob has experience of school leadership in a range of contexts, including schools in special measures and schools serving a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils. Rob is also a member of the ASCL Council as a primary representative. In 2016, Rob worked with the DfE and Teaching School Council to review primary teaching.
Pen Portrait – Lisa Payne
Lisa is a qualified chartered and certified accountant who is Finance Lead of five subsidiaries of Xerox UK Ltd, part of a global corporation, managing the finance teams consisting of Financial Controllers and Finance Assistants. She has experience in several finance areas such as business integration and acquisition, process improvement, strategic planning and execution and budget and cost control. She is passionate about helping Accomplish MAT drive its plans forward to improve the experience children receive in the schools under its care.
Pen Portrait – Tracy Swinburne
Tracy has over 23 years teaching experience and has a long established record of delivering high levels of educational performance as a teacher, Senior Leader including at international schools, National Leader of Education since 2017, Strategic English Hub Leader since January 2018, as well as experience of leading an LA for School Improvement and 12 months as Regional Director for a large MAT. It was during this time that Tracy recognised her strong vision to return and continue the journey of forming a MAT. As Headteacher of an International school in Abu Dhabi (an all-through 3-18 school serving over 4000 pupils) Tracy spent time developing a brand-new school and seeing it through to an excellent rated inspection. Previous to this she was on the executive team of two leadership teams in Dubai and Qatar, all serving large communities of over 3000 pupils. Before this Tracy was instrumental in bringing about significant improvement at a Primary School in a socially challenged & highly transient community in Middlesbrough.
Jerry Clay Academy was inspected under Tracy’s leadership in 2017 and 2023 and received an ‘Outstanding’ rating. Year on year attainment and progress measures continue to increase and are now at the top 5% in the country. Tracy was awarded Silver ‘Headteacher of the Year’ in 2018 by Pearson Education for her contribution to her community and driving improvement and an OBE in 2024 for her services to Education.
Tracy has been instrumental in forming partnerships and believes in the power of collaboration. Since becoming a National Support School, Tracy and her team have provided training to over 500 schools in Wakefield, Barnsley, Leeds, Doncaster, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, across the North East and London. The trust provided all training for NQTs in Barnsley and new to Headship training for Headteachers in Wakefield and Barnsley.
Through developing the English Hub, JCA provided engagement to over 600 schools during 2018-2024 and are now providing intensive support to 72 schools and over 250 medium supported schools.
Pen Portrait – Lisa Payne
Lisa is a qualified chartered and certified accountant who is Finance Lead of five subsidiaries of Xerox UK Ltd, part of a global corporation, managing the finance teams consisting of Financial Controllers and Finance Assistants. She has experience in several finance areas such as business integration and acquisition, process improvement, strategic planning and execution and budget and cost control. She is passionate about helping Accomplish MAT drive its plans forward to improve the experience children receive in the schools under its care.
Pen Portrait – Ian Clennan
Ian is a highly respected Headteacher of a primary school in an area of high deprivation, credited with turning the school around. From this, Ian has created a multiacademy trust and is currently CEO of the trust in Selby. He is also a National Leader of Education.
His sharp focus on raising standards and achievement, has resulted in the school becoming highly successful, compared to 8 years ago when it was labelled one of the worst performing primary schools in the country. Despite having a large percentage of children receiving pupil premium, outcomes have risen faster than national and show significant improvement in performance at EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
His strong focus on CPD has led to targeted support for all learners to ensure good or better progress is made, through actively working with local, regional and national trainers to ensure staff receive the best opportunities.
Helen Taylor-Lyte
Senior Business and Marketing Professional
Helen is a business management professional with a proven track record of over 20 years in marketing and commercial roles within the competitive Food and Consumer Healthcare Industries.
With proven success in leading major brand building initiatives for large organisations, Helen has held a number of senior management appointments, including Marketing Director for UK and ROI and Client Service Director.
Working in a varied portfolio of corporate sectors has provided Helen with invaluable strategic management experience. Highlights of her career to date include roles in high profile businesses such as Arla Foods, Warburton’s and United Biscuits. A tenure within the consumer health and pharmaceutical sector at Seven Seas Ltd., coupled with several exciting assignments ‘Agency side’ at Elmwood Brand Consultancy have built a rewarding career to date.
Presently leading Marketing Sustainability at Arla Foods, the UK’s largest farmer-owned diary cooperative, Helen is responsible for driving the Sustainability agenda across the branded portfolio.
Attaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Food Technology, Management and Marketing from The Manchester Metropolitan University, Helen continued her senior management development at various business schools, including Cranfield University, Ashridge and latterly, at Hull University Business School.
Helen values great communication, empowerment, transparency, trust and inspiring leadership.
Key skills and experience to support Helen’s role as an Accomplish MAT Trustee are: Strategic planning, communication, commercial planning, brand management, sustainability, marketing and innovation.
A full-time working mother of twin boys, with a passion for travel, reading, the Arts, food, choir and (modest) outdoor adventures!
Helen Taylor-Lyte
Senior Business and Marketing Professional
Helen is a business management professional with a proven track record of over 20 years in marketing and commercial roles within the competitive Food and Consumer Healthcare Industries.
With proven success in leading major brand building initiatives for large organisations, Helen has held a number of senior management appointments, including Marketing Director for UK and ROI and Client Service Director.
Working in a varied portfolio of corporate sectors has provided Helen with invaluable strategic management experience. Highlights of her career to date include roles in high profile businesses such as Arla Foods, Warburton’s and United Biscuits. A tenure within the consumer health and pharmaceutical sector at Seven Seas Ltd., coupled with several exciting assignments ‘Agency side’ at Elmwood Brand Consultancy have built a rewarding career to date.
Presently leading Marketing Sustainability at Arla Foods, the UK’s largest farmer-owned diary cooperative, Helen is responsible for driving the Sustainability agenda across the branded portfolio.
Attaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Food Technology, Management and Marketing from The Manchester Metropolitan University, Helen continued her senior management development at various business schools, including Cranfield University, Ashridge and latterly, at Hull University Business School.
Helen values great communication, empowerment, transparency, trust and inspiring leadership.
Key skills and experience to support Helen’s role as an Accomplish MAT Trustee are: Strategic planning, communication, commercial planning, brand management, sustainability, marketing and innovation.
A full-time working mother of twin boys, with a passion for travel, reading, the Arts, food, choir and (modest) outdoor adventures!
Pen Portrait – Tracy Swinburne
Tracy has over 23 years teaching experience and has a long established record of delivering high levels of educational performance as a teacher, Senior Leader including at international schools, National Leader of Education since 2017, Strategic English Hub Leader since January 2018, as well as experience of leading an LA for School Improvement and 12 months as Regional Director for a large MAT. It was during this time that Tracy recognised her strong vision to return and continue the journey of forming a MAT. As Headteacher of an International school in Abu Dhabi (an all-through 3-18 school serving over 4000 pupils) Tracy spent time developing a brand-new school and seeing it through to an excellent rated inspection. Previous to this she was on the executive team of two leadership teams in Dubai and Qatar, all serving large communities of over 3000 pupils. Before this Tracy was instrumental in bringing about significant improvement at a Primary School in a socially challenged & highly transient community in Middlesbrough.
Jerry Clay Academy was inspected under Tracy’s leadership in 2017 and 2023 and received an ‘Outstanding’ rating. Year on year attainment and progress measures continue to increase and are now at the top 5% in the country. Tracy was awarded Silver ‘Headteacher of the Year’ in 2018 by Pearson Education for her contribution to her community and driving improvement and an OBE in 2024 for her services to Education.
Tracy has been instrumental in forming partnerships and believes in the power of collaboration. Since becoming a National Support School, Tracy and her team have provided training to over 500 schools in Wakefield, Barnsley, Leeds, Doncaster, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, across the North East and London. The trust provided all training for NQTs in Barnsley and new to Headship training for Headteachers in Wakefield and Barnsley.
Through developing the English Hub, JCA provided engagement to over 600 schools during 2018-2024 and are now providing intensive support to 72 schools and over 250 medium supported schools.
Pen Portrait – Sarah Akers
Sarah Akers is a lead member of the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Her current role is AD Vaccination Programmes West Yorkshire and Covid Vaccination Lead, Wakefield. Her vast experience spans the public sector, including local authorities, the NHS and academies. She has over thirteen years’ experience of delivering strategies and change programmes for public and private sector employers. She also has thirteen years’ experience of capital regeneration projects and funding programmes. She also has five years’ experience of delivering major IT implementation projects.
Sarah’s strong track record in delivering strategic change and improvement is a huge benefit to the trustee board of Accomplish MAT.
Pen Portrait- Matthew Burton
Matthew Burton is currently Headteacher at Thornhill Academy. Matthew has also played a pivotal role in supporting his own school to navigate the journey of transition to a local multi-academy trust. As part of the trust, the Academy has grown in strength. Collaborative work with colleagues across the trust is the essence of the school improvement offer at the trust, and both receiving and giving that support and challenge has led to authentic and long-lasting improvement at the trust and other schools. This is something he is passionate about.
Matthew’s personal leadership philosophy lies in being values-focused and having clear prioritisation. Matthew is passionate about ensuring staff are supported with their workload and it is driven towards what genuinely makes a difference. Supporting disadvantaged young people to become self-sufficient, ambitious and knowledgeable is at the core of Matthew’s beliefs.
Essentially, running a safe, happy school with high quality, happy staff providing an ambitious quality of education for well disciplined, happy students is Matthew’s professional raison d’être. Matthew brings his knowledge & experience in the education sector to ensure that through hard work, strong systems, excellent communication and clarity of vision, an excellent trust is created and ultimately all children and staff benefit.
Pen Portrait – Tracy Swinburne
Tracy has over 23 years teaching experience and has a long established record of delivering high levels of educational performance as a teacher, Senior Leader including at international schools, National Leader of Education since 2017, Strategic English Hub Leader since January 2018, as well as experience of leading an LA for School Improvement and 12 months as Regional Director for a large MAT. It was during this time that Tracy recognised her strong vision to return and continue the journey of forming a MAT. As Headteacher of an International school in Abu Dhabi (an all-through 3-18 school serving over 4000 pupils) Tracy spent time developing a brand-new school and seeing it through to an excellent rated inspection. Previous to this she was on the executive team of two leadership teams in Dubai and Qatar, all serving large communities of over 3000 pupils. Before this Tracy was instrumental in bringing about significant improvement at a Primary School in a socially challenged & highly transient community in Middlesbrough.
Jerry Clay Academy was inspected under Tracy’s leadership in 2017 and 2023 and received an ‘Outstanding’ rating. Year on year attainment and progress measures continue to increase and are now at the top 5% in the country. Tracy was awarded Silver ‘Headteacher of the Year’ in 2018 by Pearson Education for her contribution to her community and driving improvement and an OBE in 2024 for her services to Education.
Tracy has been instrumental in forming partnerships and believes in the power of collaboration. Since becoming a National Support School, Tracy and her team have provided training to over 500 schools in Wakefield, Barnsley, Leeds, Doncaster, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, across the North East and London. The trust provided all training for NQTs in Barnsley and new to Headship training for Headteachers in Wakefield and Barnsley.
Through developing the English Hub, JCA provided engagement to over 600 schools during 2018-2024 and are now providing intensive support to 72 schools and over 250 medium supported schools.
Pen Portrait- Andrew Loftus
Andrew has over 20 year’s experience as a police officer where he has gained experience across a number of uniform roles. In 2021 as Chief Inspector he took up the Strategic Partnership post in Leeds with a vast portfolio that included the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, Early Help, Road Safety and Community Cohesion. More recently he has moved to a central role becoming the force lead on Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention.
Andrew has a proven track record of leading large teams with a passion for coaching and mentoring people in order for them to succeed to their true potential.
Pen Portrait- Matthew Burton
Matthew Burton is currently Headteacher at Thornhill Academy. Matthew has also played a pivotal role in supporting his own school to navigate the journey of transition to a local multi-academy trust. As part of the trust, the Academy has grown in strength. Collaborative work with colleagues across the trust is the essence of the school improvement offer at the trust, and both receiving and giving that support and challenge has led to authentic and long-lasting improvement at the trust and other schools. This is something he is passionate about.
Matthew’s personal leadership philosophy lies in being values-focused and having clear prioritisation. Matthew is passionate about ensuring staff are supported with their workload and it is driven towards what genuinely makes a difference. Supporting disadvantaged young people to become self-sufficient, ambitious and knowledgeable is at the core of Matthew’s beliefs.
Essentially, running a safe, happy school with high quality, happy staff providing an ambitious quality of education for well disciplined, happy students is Matthew’s professional raison d’être. Matthew brings his knowledge & experience in the education sector to ensure that through hard work, strong systems, excellent communication and clarity of vision, an excellent trust is created and ultimately all children and staff benefit.