OUR PEOPLE
Our team are here to help!
Our people are key to delivering great services, so we have great people!
Lee Boyce
Position - Chief Executive and Strategic Safeguarding Lead
Leading with purpose to grow inclusive, high-impact education - locally rooted, nationally ambitious. View profile
Paul Claydon
Position - Deputy Chief Executive
Trusted strategist and school improvement leader, delivering sustained impact through clarity and action. View profile
Mike Ormerod
Position - Head of Central Services and Operations and Safeguarding Strategic Lead
Mike is our interim Head of Central Services and Operations and is responsible for ensuring the central services team provides first class administrative and systems support to the organisation. View profile
Nicole Leah
Position - Director of Learning and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Championing people-first leadership to grow strong teams, excellent teaching, and brighter futures for children. View profile
Naheem Akhtar
Position - Finance Coordinator
Aligning finance and strategy to maximise BDSIP’s impact and ensure every child can thrive through great education. View profile
Joanne Atkinson
Position - Executive Support and Office Manager
Powering BDSIP’s mission behind the scenes, ensuring smooth systems so our teams can support schools to deliver the best for children. View profile
Helen Baker
Position - School Improvement Adviser
Driving strategic growth in leadership and curriculum with a coaching approach that nurtures resilient, thriving schools. View profile
Joy Barter
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Supporting schools to improve safeguarding, leadership, and inclusive practice for lasting impact on every child. View profile
Rekha Bhakoo
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Globally recognised for transforming education through visionary, inclusive leadership and strategic impact. View profile
Gillian Bratley
Position - Digital Transformation Lead and Advisory Teacher for Primary Computing
Leading digital transformation and computing education to empower schools and inspire every child’s learning. View profile
Debbie Brisco
Position - Associate Careers Adviser
Unlocking potential through personalised careers guidance and unwavering support for every young person. View profile
Helena Brooks
Position - Senior Education Adviser
Championing inclusive education with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and meaningful change for every learner. View profile
Sarah Carpenter
Position - Senior Education Adviser
Empowering educators with practical guidance and strategic insight to improve outcomes for every young learner View profile
Molly Clarysse
Position - Associate Inclusion Adviser
Supporting schools to create inclusive, engaging learning environments that meet diverse and complex needs. View profile
Claire Clinton
Position - Associate RE Adviser/SACRE Lead
Inspiring young minds to explore religious and philosophical beliefs with curiosity, respect, and insight. View profile
Simon Davies
Position - School Performance and MIS Manager
It’s not the data itself, but how we use it to make better decisions for children that drives real improvement. View profile
James Dawson
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser (Primary)
Great leadership transforms schools, but it starts with investing in people. View profile
Jackie Day
Position - Governor Services Manager
Championing effective governance to give every child the strongest start. View profile
Nancy Delphine
Position - Associate Counsellor
Creating safe spaces where children feel seen, heard, and empowered. View profile
Tracy Evans
Position - Lead Attendance Adviser
Working alongside families and schools to remove barriers and unlock brighter futures for children. View profile
Sascha Evans
Position - Associate Inclusion Adviser
Championing neuroinclusive cultures to empower every learner. View profile
Hermann Farrington
Position - Associate Inclusion and School Improvement Partner
Driving inclusive leadership to transform education and empower every learner. View profile
Tracy Forsyth
Position - Associate Counsellor
Supporting young people to overcome barriers with compassionate, consistent care. View profile
Melissa George
Position - Associate Counsellor
Empowering young people through compassionate, tailored support to overcome challenges and thrive. View profile
Howard Gough
Position - Associate Integris Assessment in Schools Consultant
Howard’s work involves supporting schools using the RM Integris MIS system track pupil attainment and progress. This is using both the National Data Collection for Reception, Phonics, Y2 and Y6, and the LBBD attainment tracking ... View profile
Martin Grant
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Leading inclusive, high-achieving schools where every child is nurtured to thrive. View profile
Mohammed Abu Hanifa
Position - Principal Data Analyst
Harnessing data insight to empower schools and unlock every child’s potential. View profile
Louise Harding
Position - Literacy Intervention Lead
Championing reading for pleasure and equity in literacy for every learner. View profile
Susan Hodgson
Position - Early Years Advisory Teacher
Partnering with schools to strengthen early years practice and give every child the best possible start. View profile
Fauzia Hoque
Position - Counselling Service Lead
Leading with compassion to create safe, nurturing spaces where young people can be heard, supported, and empowered to thrive. View profile
Richard Hunter
Position - Associate School Improvement Partner
Championing school leadership that inspires improvement, builds confidence and delivers lasting impact. View profile
Rehanna Hussain
Position - Specialist Practitioner for EYFS and Complex Needs
Creating meaningful early learning experiences for children with complex needs. View profile
Beatrice Joseph
Position - Lead Careers Adviser
Leading careers guidance with heart and expertise, empowering young people to realise their potential and life aspirations. View profile
Joanna Kain
Position - Inclusion Adviser
Nurturing inclusive environments where relationships unlock every child’s potential. View profile
Eva Louzao
Position - Associate Integris Assessment in Schools Consultant
Eva has many years’ experience of working for a local authority supporting schools with their MIS system. Since 2011 she has worked as an independent consultant specifically supporting RM Integris software. She has provided ... View profile
Naomi Lovell
Position - Associate Counsellor
Supporting emotional wellbeing to unlock every child’s potential View profile
Rebecca Mawson
Position - Inclusion Adviser for Autism and Complex Needs
Driving system-wide change for autistic learners and inclusive practice. View profile
Sonia Mills
Position - Associate Careers Adviser
Sonia is a careers adviser with twenty eight years of experience working in the Careers Service. Her role is to deliver careers advice and guidance to students in schools. Prior to joining BDSIP, Sonia worked as a Special ... View profile
Yinka Omolabi
Position - Associate Careers Adviser
Championing informed choices and confident futures for every young person View profile
Surinder Panesar
Position - Associate Maths Adviser (Secondary)
Inspiring mathematical confidence and excellence through expert guidance and collaboration. View profile
Haydn Pyle
Position - Associate Counsellor
Supporting emotional wellbeing so every young person can thrive View profile
Emma Reeve
Position - Data Analyst
Translating data insights into educational impact for all learners View profile
Teresa Regan
Position - Associate Integris Assessment in Schools Consultant
Teresa has many years’ experience of working for a local authority supporting schools with their MIS system. She has provided support and training which has enabled staff in schools to meet data management obligations and encourage ... View profile
Adriana Ribeiro Pinto
Position - Associate Counsellor
Creating safe spaces for growth, resilience, and self-discovery. View profile
Melanie Stephenson
Position - Associate Counselling Service Supervisor
Supporting counsellors to empower young people through reflective practice and compassionate care. View profile
Tanya Taylor
Position - Attendance Adviser
Empowering families and schools to overcome barriers and unlock every child’s potential through improved attendance. View profile
Jacqueline Thomson
Position - Attendance Adviser
Empowering schools and families to overcome barriers and create positive attendance cultures where every child can thrive. View profile
Andrew Thraves
Position - Chair of the Board
Committed to empowering school leaders and driving inclusive educational excellence View profile
Barbara Turner
Position - Associate School Improvement Partner
Dedicated to collaborative leadership and inclusive school improvement that puts children first. View profile
Melvi Viela
Position - HR and Business Support Assistant
Passionate about supporting inclusive education and empowering local communities. View profile
Michelle Walters
Position - Associate Counsellor
Committed to creating safe, healing spaces that empower children and families. View profile
Peter Warwick
Position - Associate Maths Adviser
Helping schools create confident, curious learners who love maths and achieve their best. View profile
Karen Watch
Position - Attendance Adviser and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Working with schools to remove barriers, rebuild trust and reconnect children with learning. View profile
Steve Wilks
Position - Associate School Improvement Partner
Championing collaborative leadership to build capacity and drive sustainable school improvement. View profile
Malcolm Willis
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Championing ambitious, values-led leadership to drive transformation in challenging contexts. View profile
Georgina Wright
Position - Events and Marketing Lead
Shaping high-quality learning experiences that connect, inform and empower educators. View profile
Sarah Kinnaird
Position - Primary School Director
Empowering leaders, inspiring communities, and championing every child’s right to thrive. View profile
How we can help your school
We work in partnership with each school to agree their priorities, tailoring our services to meet each customer’s needs.
All of our delivery staff have deep expertise in their chosen field, with most having worked recently as teachers and senior school leaders.
Training & CPD
We offer a wide range of training and CPD to meet your school and staff’s needs. Book a training course, conference or network, find out about upcoming events, and learn about our partners in CPD and training here.