Debbie is a freelance Education Leadership Expert specialising in strategic risk, governance, people development, peer review and trust growth.

She has been the CEO of two large multi academy trusts. During her tenure, both saw significant improvement in educational outcomes, people development and financial/operational performance.

Debbie is a former HMI and was, before that, the Principal of Nunthorpe Academy, Middlesbrough – judged outstanding by Ofsted in all aspects. Debbie was invited to a 2014 Downing Street reception for ‘Inspirational Women Leaders’ in 2014 following her work at Nunthorpe.

Debbie has wide experience in leadership development and school improvement, and has supported national projects, conferences and working parties/groups for the DfE, the Institute of Education (London) and many others.

Debbie sits on GovNet’s Education Advisory Board as a non-executive adviser. She is also a trustee of the Ebor Academy Trust.