Helen is Chief Executive of Focus-Trust, working in close partnership with her fifteen schools to realise the vision of ‘Great schools at the heart of our communities’. She has fostered a strong culture of collective efficacy, where every colleague is committed to improving outcomes for all 5,800 children, families and communities. An experienced values-led system leader, Helen has a proven track record of delivering sustainable school improvement through developing others. She works alongside leaders and teams to strengthen leadership, pedagogy and curriculum, with a clear focus on impact. Helen champions high-quality professional development to empower staff and secure lasting, positive change for every child