Our People Stories

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Mark Burnett, Chief Executive

SDBE MAT

I thought rather than sharing a case study about me, I'd share a bit more about our Trust and how we work together for the best of our children, families and communities we serve. The Trust was founded to bring together a family of Church of England schools within the Diocese of Southwark that wished to become academies. Since those early days, it has been inspiring to see how far we’ve come, driven by a shar

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Angela Batchelor, Headteacher

St Paul's CofE Primary

The combination of professional and personal development opportunities within the MAT has allowed me to go from strength to strength as a senior leader and headteacher.

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Sonia McFarlane, Headteacher

St James, Hatcham, CofE Primary

Since joining the Trust, I’ve really felt the impact of working within a wider family of schools.

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Laura Holden, Senior Office Manager

The Minster Schools

I first started working as an Attendance Office in the school office in 2019 and was given the opportunity to do my School Business Managers Diploma.

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Darren Janes, Headteacher

St George's CE Primary School

The way we teach early reading at St George’s has transformed and was a significant contributing factor to our positive Ofsted report this year.

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Luigi Leccacorvi, Deputy Chief Executive

SBDE MAT

I enjoy my role because of the people I work with; people who are passionate, talented and deeply committed to their communities.

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Lisa Atkins, Business and Marketing Lead

SBDE MAT

Over the past six years, I have been participating in an Open University Open Degree, focusing on marketing, finance, strategic planning, and leadership.

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Charlotte Purcell

Christ Church Streatham CE Primary School

I feel part of something that invests in me.

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Kate Penfold, Headteacher

St Matthew's CofE Primary

I know we are getting it right when new schools and specialist provisions join us and feel like they have always been part of the family. It shows in the way we share expertise and grow stronger together.

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