Join 精品SM在线影片鈥檚 Emma Knights OBE, 精品SM在线影片 Chief Executive, Steve Edmonds, Director of Advice and Guidance, Sam Henson, Director of Policy and Communications and Emma Balchin, Director of Professional Development as they look forward to what is on the education horizon in 2023, whether it is the implementation of parts of the white paper, the need for action on SEND and the welcome news from the autumn fiscal statement and what that means for governors and trustees.
Former Chief Executive
After 14 years with 精品SM在线影片, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.
Sam Henson
Deputy Chief Executive
Sam has been 精品SM在线影片's Deputy Chief Executive since January 2024 and previously worked as 精品SM在线影片's Director of Policy and Communications. Sam oversees 精品SM在线影片's policy, research, advocacy, external affairs and advice and guidance work. Sam works closely with and deputises for 精品SM在线影片's Chief Executive, leading the organisation to achieve positive change and drive influence at a national level through our policy and influencing work.
Emma Balchin
Chief Executive
Emma has over 25 years of experience in education, leadership and school improvement and in leading professional development services. Emma has also governed and chaired across maintained schools, academy trusts and local academy committees.