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  • Our Trust

    Our Team

    Please see below for further information regarding our Central Team, Members & Trustees.

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    Nigel Smetham

    Trustee - Co-Chair

    Nigel is a retired water industry professional and senior manager with skills in staff management, budget planning and monitoring, leadership and chairing.  He has specialist expertise in management of compliance, governance and assurance procedures.  Nigel is also a Trustee and has been Chair of Trustees since 2013. Previously an experienced National Leader of Governance, Nigel continues to support governing bodies at other local schools as a Local Leader of Governance.