Our Members
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust was established in 2014 when the Members set out the Trust’s constitution and signed its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Members of the Trust have an overview of the governance arrangements and the power to appoint and remove Trustees and Governors.
Our Trust aims to establish, maintain, manage and develop a broad and balanced curriculum, and to promote the provision of our facilities for the benefit of our communities. We believe that we have considerable skill and expertise in supporting schools that work with young people who have learning disabilities. We focus on getting the basics right with an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and enjoyment. We are aiming to build a thriving community of converting and sponsored academies. We will maintain a family of autonomous schools that is uncompromising in its search for excellence
We see the value in being outward facing and believe that creating sustainable partnerships with like-minded schools encourages and supports continued improvement.
Members
Our Members (ID 1396)
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Ken Stapleton
Ken Stapleton
From 1/9/2012
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Oliver Sandiford-Booth
Oliver Sandiford-Booth
From 18/8/2021
I am Oliver Booth, a Chartered Surveyor and Director of a small surveying practice. I run my own business, and prior to that I worked for several years in Social Housing in both Tameside and Oldham. Many of you will be aware of New Charter and AKSA Homes, now part of the Jigsaw Group.
Part of my role at New Charter was the development of the New Charter and Samuel Laycock Academy sites, having previously worked for Railtrack on the redevelopment of Manchester Piccadilly in readiness for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
In my spare time I watch a lot of sport, being too feeble to take part anymore. I also go motorcycle touring, hillwalking and flyfishing.
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Gill Robinson
Gill Robinson
From 17/5/2024
After 26 years as a headteacher in special schools, Gill became the CEO of a Multi Academy Trust of schools in Rotherham, Huddersfield and Bradford.
She spent three years as the Vice Chair of the Teaching School Council and was involved in the induction and support of all special schools and National Leaders of Education (NLE) across the country. She too was the head of a Teaching School and an NLE. In her role as the Vice Chair, she worked extensively with the DfE carrying out SEND commissions.
During the Pandemic she was an integral part of the SEND Reference Group who acted as an advise group for the DfE with regard to making sure that the correct legislation was sent out to all schools during this difficult time for school leaders.
Gill now supports over 40 schools both special and mainstream across the country as an Educational Consultant.
Born in Royton she has three children and nine grandchildren including two sets of twins. She is a fanatical walker, mad musician and cook.
Gill received an OBE for Services to Special Educational Needs from the late Queen in 2016.
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Sue Graham
Sue Graham
From December 2024
I was born, raised and educated in Oldham but moved to Derbyshire when I got married. I have 2 grown up children and 3 grandchildren.
My B.Ed Hons degree is in Special Educational Needs but I have always taught in the mainstream primary sector. For 33 years I worked in 4 Tameside schools, in Stalybridge and Dukinfield. The last 15 years of my career I was Headteacher of St. John’s CE Primary School in Dukinfield.
I am now retired, rested and reflective. I am trustworthy, questioning and conscientious.My past experiences equip me well for a Membership position.
Our Members confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the Charity Commissioner’s general guidance on public benefit in exercising their powers or duties. They have referred to this guidance when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning its future activities.