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Leadership

Leading the Way 
for Every Student

Our experienced leadership team is committed to delivering high-quality education, strong governance and better outcomes for every student, helping young people thrive and reach their potential.

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Executive Team

Richard Power

CEO

An experienced executive, Richard has a strong track record of leading complex organisations across diverse sectors and international markets. Since joining in 2018, he has played a pivotal role in expanding our education provision and shaping our strategic direction.

Known for his personable approach, Richard is focused on delivering high-quality outcomes and empowering teams to perform at their best. He is passionate about continuous improvement, sustainable growth and creating a positive, lasting impact for the students and communities we serve.

  • Steve Sharples

    General Manager

  • Richard Adams-Murgatroyd

    Operations Director North

  • Lee Jarret

    Operations Director South

  • Hannah Fellows

    Head of Admissions

Regional Directors

  • Ed Hall

    Regional Director – North

  • Justine Sims

    Regional Director – North

  • Melanie Callaghan-Lewis

    Regional Director – North

  • Natalie Deen

    Regional Director – North

  • Claire Imber

    Regional Director – South

  • Ciaran Walsh

    Regional Director – South

  • Jason Pearn​

    Regional Director – South

  • Lorna Davies-Bailey

    Regional Director – South

  • Charlotte Van Niekerk

    Assistant Regional Director

  • John Shanahan

    Assistant Regional Director

  • Lyndsey Jeffries​

    Assistant Regional Director

  • Nicola Mullarkey

    Assistant Regional Director – Further Education

  • Pete Jenkins​

    Assistant Regional Director

  • Simon Smith​

    Assistant Regional Director

  • Toni Woods​

    Assistant Regional Director

The Clinical Practice & Standards Quality Team

  • Dr Freya Spicer-White

    Chief Clinical Officer

  • Dr Zoe Johnson-Marsh

    Director of Practise and Standards

  • Dr Leanne Johnson

    Director of Behaviour Culture

  • Dr Helen Hughes

    Clinical Director

  • Sarah Carpenter

    Clinical Director

  • Lucy Shortt

    Head of Speech and Language Therapy

  • Shirley Tudor

    Head of Occupational Therapy

  • Dr Katie Caddick-Eardley

    Head of Psychological Practice and Standards

  • Georgie Redington

    Clinical Accreditation Lead

Exceptional Schools for Remarkable Individuals

Specialist education requires more than excellent teaching. It takes deep expertise, therapeutic understanding and multidisciplinary collaboration to support every student effectively. By bringing together specialist educators, therapists and clinical professionals, we create integrated, evidence-informed support that helps students feel safe, engaged and empowered to succeed.

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