Jenn Plews (NLE)
Trust Leader (Chief Executive Officer)
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Who we are and what we do
Welcome to the Trust team pages - please use the tabs on the left to meet the Central Team, our Headteachers, Trustees and Members as well as the opportunity to find out about the schools in our partnership, case studies about the great people who work in our schools and testimonials from all members of our school communities.
Central Team
John Barker
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Liz Wood
Financial Controller to NSAT
Ann Wheatcroft
Director of Primary School Improvement & QA
Vicky Fox
Lead Practitioner - English and Communication
Leo Carne
Lead Practitioner - Mathematics
Cindy Haymes (SLE)
NSAT Data & Compliance Director
Sally Evans
NSAT HR Manager and Executive PA to the CEO
Paul Clifton
NSAT IT Manager
Lizzie Oliver
Governance Professional and Clerk to NSAT Trustees
Joanne Busfield
Business Manager - Skipton Hub
Maureen Braden
Business Manager - Harrogate Hub
Pippa Walsh
Business Manager - Keighley Hub - Holycroft Primary School and Nursery
Catherine Hainsworth
Business Manager - Keighley Hub - Eastwood Community School
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Latest tweets from Northern Star Academies Trust
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NorthernLights SCITT
https://t.co/1i0R7u75K0 are interviewing (online) for Sept 2020 opportunities to train in #primary & #secondary schools in North and West Yorks. Apply through @ucas_online & start your journey into #teaching @BradfordTeach @N_StarAT @skiptongirls https://t.co/drx6ID4nAU
26th May 2020
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Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School
Happy Half Term to all of our amazing children and their families. Today’s half term challenge is to paint a rock. Anyone who completes the challenge will receive a special certificate #family #greatwood #mindful https://t.co/SNfYTuwqSo
25th May 2020
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michael pain
Tonight the ‘slow and steady wins the race’ view taken by so many CEOs and LAs seems vindicated. The quiet leaders who have demonstrated independence of thought and courage, looking outwards to their communities & the evidence, not simply upwards. You are leaders 👏👏👏
22nd May 2020
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Ingrid Holzman
From Michael Bartoli: Since there will be no formal unveiling of President Obama's portrait in the White House, let's make this one go viral. Share far and wide! @realDonaldTrump #shareobamasportrait #44portrait https://t.co/kFtloyuDnU
20th May 2020
I am an artist CEO and during lockdown painting a little every night has kept my grounded and provided time for reflection. I dedicate this piece (work in progress) to the INCREDIBLE Headteachers and School Leaders who I have the privilege of calling the NSAT Team 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 https://t.co/LTQx42XeZd
21st May 2020
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NorthernLights SCITT
Think you'd make a great teacher? Why not mark this #thankateacherday by taking the first step towards a career in #teaching. Train in N. & W. Yorks #primary & #secondary schools with https://t.co/1i0R7u75K0 @NLTSA @N_StarAT @BradfordTeach https://t.co/RhjbnWYYJi
20th May 2020
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Bev Ashby
A big shout out to all the hard working teachers and colleagues across @N_StarAT today is for you 👏👏 @HarrogateHigh @skiptongirls @NewParkPri @HookstoneChase @StarbeckPrimary @ECS_Keighley @HOLYCROFTPRIM @GreatwoodCPS
20th May 2020
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Clare Barrowman Health And Wellbeing Adviser
Can't wait to watch the #wellbeing wake-up videos for primary schools @Compass_BUZZ @CoastOA @eboractrust @redkitealliance @N_StarAT @EskValleyTSA https://t.co/XI0LWu4EMC
18th May 2020
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New Park Primary
Thank you to all the parents who have completed our survey regarding school opening (link below). We will be sharing our plans with you later this week. In all we do, your children’s safety is our top priority. https://t.co/NfbuUuO9AA
18th May 2020
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Hookstone Chase
Super proud that our Trust have agreed once again to fund our most vulnerable families with free school meals vouchers throughout the half term break. Strong community spirit at the heart of everything we do.
18th May 2020
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Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in the North of England, comprising of 7 schools – a charitable Trust focusing on the public advancement of education for the public benefit.
Our academies
SGHS Business Centre,
Gargrave Road, Skipton,
North Yorkshire,
North Yorkshire, BD23 1QN
01756 707600
Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in the North of England, comprising of 7 schools – a charitable Trust focusing on the public advancement of education for the public benefit.
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Northern Star Academies is operated by Northern Star Academies Trust, an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 07553531), whose registered office is at 77 Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QN (where a list of members may be inspected).