Trustees

Collective Vision Trust has the following governance structure

 

 

Our Members

	Mr I Sharp Primary school teacher for 39 years and Deputy Head for 20 years. Passionate supporter of outdoor education Worked for several years as an Associate Lecturer for Manchester Metropolitan University, supervising, and assessing student teachers during their school placements. Ex-Governor of several schools including primary, secondary and special. Former Chair of the Governing Board of a large C of E Primary School. Considerable experience of dealing with school finance, staffing and organising the curriculum. Currently an Anglican Church Warden which helps understanding of the spiritual and moral aspects of the curriculum. Personal interests include gardening, reading and motoring to the remotest parts of Britain, to walk, observe and photograph scenery and wildlife.
	Mrs S Gribbin Chair of the Board of Directors Long standing Director and Governor Accomplished and performance-driven OD executive with over 20 years’ experience of establishing & embedding strategic development initiatives and raising human effectiveness within various industries. Proven track record of success in organisational development and performance improvement as well as optimisation of training design, delivery, and evaluation Professional experience includes strategic leadership and development roles for: Home Instead Senior Care, Patisserie Holdings, Ask Italian Restaurants, Kurt Geiger Ltd, Walt Disney International, New Look Retailers, Royal Doulton Holds the following professional membership, awards and certification: CIPD through PAC route, Taking the Lead Leadership Development Accredited Trainer, Myers Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner, D32 and D33 Assessor Awards, Certification in Training and Business Administration NVQ, Zenger Miller Facilitator
	Mr R Dutton Former teacher and school bursar Bursar at Chesterton Community Sports College for 14 years before retirement Professional training record around school finance, health and safety and risk managements An active member of the local Methodist community, holding the following positions Chester and Stoke-on-Trent District Disabilities Adviser – detailed knowledge of equality issues and legislation Member of the District Candidates Committee and the Synod Trustee of Madeley Rural Community Centre Brings considerable experience of school finance, health and safety, premises and risk management
	Ms L Davenport Vice-chair of Chesterton Community Sports College’s Local Governing Body Former founding Company Director for an Independent Funeral Service – bringing experience of company law, procedures, risk management and compliance Has a wide experience of working in local care, education and health setting: NHS Blood Transfusion Service (Donor Care Supervisor), Support Worker for vulnerable adults, Nursery Nurse Currently Bereavement Services Assistant for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Brings a knowledge of local community and partner public and private sector organisations
	Mrs J Stokes Former office manager, exam secretary and PA Worked at CCSC for many years Company Secretary for Collective Vision Trust until retirement in March 2020 Professional experience of administration systems across all school sectors and other non-educational organisations Now retired, with a passion for foreign travel.

The members have appointed the Directors of the Trust and have agreed to establishment of Local Governing Committees for the schools within the Trust. Details of the members of the Local Governing Committees can be found on the Schools websites.

 

 

Our Directors

	Mrs S Gribbin (Chair) Long standing Director and Governor Accomplished and performance-driven OD executive with over 20 years’ experience of establishing & embedding strategic development initiatives and raising human effectiveness within various industries. Proven track record of success in organisational development and performance improvement as well as optimisation of training design, delivery, and evaluation Professional experience includes strategic leadership and development roles for: Home Instead Senior Care, Patisserie Holdings, Ask Italian Restaurants, Kurt Geiger Ltd, Walt Disney International, New Look Retailers, Royal Doulton Holds the following professional membership, awards and certification: CIPD through PAC route, Taking the Lead Leadership Development Accredited Trainer, Myers Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner, D32 and D33 Assessor Awards, Certification in Training and Business Administration NVQ, Zenger Miller Facilitator
	Mr R Dutton (Vice-Chair) Former teacher and school bursar Bursar at Chesterton Community Sports College for 14 years before retirement Professional training record around school finance, health and safety and risk managements An active member of the local Methodist community, holding the following positions Chester and Stoke-on-Trent District Disabilities Adviser – detailed knowledge of equality issues and legislation Member of the District Candidates Committee and the Synod Trustee of Madeley Rural Community Centre Brings considerable experience of school finance, health and safety, premises and risk management
	Mr R Swindells (CEO) CEO and Accounting Officer for Collective Vision Trust Over 25 years teaching experience and former Headteacher Chesterton Community Sports College Track record of improving school standards – secondary and primary Brings considerable experience of school improvement, curriculum design, administration and management
	Mrs S Phillips Over 10 years’ experience as a school Governor Chair of Churchfields Local Governing Body Over 25 years’ HR experience  HR Manager for a local authority Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management Member of the Chartered Institutive of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Excellent understanding and experience of employment law, school reorganisation and structures
	Mrs E Searl Worked in finance for over 15 years initially starting a career in banking and financial planning, before progressing into school business management by completing my CSBM, DSBM, CIPFA (certificate in financial Reporting for Academies) and AAT Level 2 qualification. Experience of being a Data Protection Officer, to ensure GDPR compliance and also an E-Safety officer within current role. CFO and company secretary of a 4 school MAT, so has a wide experience of school budgets and strategic planning. An in-depth understanding of school governance
	Mrs R Patrick Current Chair at Bursley Academy LGC Headteacher of St Nathaniel's Academy, part of the Saint Bart's Trust since 2020 Experienced primary headteacher with over 20 years of education experience working in schools in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent Member of the local governing Committee for Woodcroft Academy in Leek
	Ms H Smith Member of Chesterton Primary LGC Former Primary Senior Teacher with many years experience Previously part of the SLT of Churchfields Primary School Works for the DfE as an 'Assurance Officer, Educational Estates'

Our Committee Chairs

Finance and Audit – Roy Dutton

Pay – Ian Sharp

Chesterton Community Sports College – Roy Dutton

Chesterton Primary – Roy Dutton

Churchfields- Sue Phillips

Crackley Bank – Tony Jenkins

Bursley Academy - Rosemarie Patrick

Goldstone Federation - Mike Pound