Alison Naylor Email and Phone Number

- A decisive leader, particularly during a crisis and situations of extreme pressure, experienced in leading education across the range of local authority statutory duties; proven track record in securing the best educational outcomes for children and young people, including vulnerable learners and those with SEND- Five years’ experience in senior local authority roles; a former senior leader in schools; significant period as an Ofsted Inspector in schools; experience of offering advice, support and challenge to partner organisations and directly intervening to ensure good leadership at local authority, headteacher and school governing body level- A conscientious, clear-thinking strategic planner with the ability to put a vision into operational practice; track-record in writing and steering strategy, policy and process from initial concept to sign-off, and securing transformation in service delivery- Experienced in maintaining constructive relationships with the range of stakeholders across sectors, including school leaders, the DfE, Ofsted and the Herefordshire Safeguarding Partnership based firmly around improving outcomes for children and young people- Absolute focus on safeguarding and a deep awareness of the needs and complexities of vulnerable groups- A clear communicator and team-builder, excited by the potential for new technology to reach stakeholders, advance learning and to level-up equality of opportunity for children and their families- A systems leader and advocator for positive change, determined to create a better culture of transparency, accountability and diversity through an ethos of fairness and integrity