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Meet our Trust Board

The Trust Board is made up of 10 Trustees, voted on by the Members who ensure equality of opportunity for all schools during the decision-making processes of The Pioneer Academy and to be a part of the wider organisation at a strategic level.

The Board of Trustees, the body that oversees the running of The Pioneer Academy, meets at least four times a year and is supported in its work by the Company Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, who also attends.

Local governance will be undertaken by local people with elected parents and staff on the School Board of each school. A key principle that drives The Pioneer Academy, is that each school will be as autonomous as the quality of education it provides dictates.

The Pioneer Academy Trust Board of Trustees are:

Name Position
Mrs Jo Bouwens Chair of the Trust Board
Mr Lee Mason-Ellis CEO
Mrs Wendy Andrews Vice Chair, Chair of Chairs Group and Pay committee
Mr Andy Church Trustee
Mrs Kathy Cong Lead Trustee for Whistle-blowing
Mrs Jo Clarke Lead Trustee for Safeguarding, Inclusion and Education
Mr Rock Adjei-Baah Chair of Audit, Compliance and Risk and Lead Trustee for Finance and Health and Safety
Mrs Carole Hitchens Trustee
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