Mrs E Brooks
CEO
I am incredibly proud of Coombe Academy Trust where I have led as our CEO since June 2021. I am passionate about developing research based practice, supporting school improvement work and developing inclusive practice.
I work closely with colleagues from the other schools in the Coombe Academy Trust to our mutual benefit and my focus this year has been on developing our Innovative Leader programme from middle leaders across our Trust.
As headteacher of Coombe Girls' School & Sixth Form, I am deeply passionate about fostering an environment where our students can thrive academically and personally. We're committed to empowering our young women to shape their futures and ensure that every girl in our school feels supported, encouraged, and inspired to reach her full potential.
I joined Coombe Girls' School & Sixth Form in 2010, becoming Headteacher in 2021, and was inspired by the school's ethos and values. Today, we are more passionate than ever about giving our young people access to a wide range of experiences and the best possible education during their time with us. Our deep-rooted belief in a rounded and broad education goes alongside a commitment to academic excellence for all our students, regardless of background or context. We create an inclusive and inspiring environment where our students feel valued and motivated to be curious, creative and confident in making their mark on the world.
Proud to be a comprehensive school, our students make significant progress from their starting points and through their journey at Coombe. We have a long tradition of innovative, research led teaching, which enables our students to flourish and thrive. We put significant emphasis on developing our teaching and learning and are committed to maximising the benefits of a girls’ school education.
I work closely with colleagues from the other schools in the Coombe Academy Trust to our mutual benefit and my focus this year has been on developing our Innovative Leader programme from middle leaders across our Trust.
I am incredibly proud of Coombe Academy Trust where I have led as our CEO since June 2021. I am passionate about developing research based practice, supporting school improvement work and developing inclusive practice.
As a passionate classroom practitioner, I am particularly interested in developing strong teams and leaders, building a positive and inclusive school culture and empowering others to drive continuous improvement.
It is a privilege to work in education; every day is different and I love being part of a team that makes a difference to the lives of children and young people.
He is passionate about inclusion and specialises in developing teaching and learning through creating a reflective culture, and rigorous and innovative Continuing Professional Development, in particular using video lesson study.
Charlie regularly draws on his extensive experience to help overcome challenges and enjoys leading teams to success.
I lead the Trust AI Strategy group and I am excited to support the trust to be at the cutting edge of education technology. I am dedicated to supporting the needs of boys and to helping them navigate their way to successful futures.
I am delighted to be working in an environment where education is supported by technology. My professional experience has been dedicated to enhancing IT within schools, with a passion for effective systems and digital accessibility.
Together we help ensure trust staff comply with complex regulations, legislation and achieve best value so that every penny is spent towards inspiring our pupils to attain their full potential.
I strongly believe in the power of partnership—when schools work together, they can achieve remarkable outcomes for pupils, staff, and the wider community.
I am passionate about fostering an empowering working environment, within our Trust, where people feel a sense of collective responsibility and belonging.
By collaborating with colleagues to grow and thrive in their roles, we enable them to bring out the best in themselves and our pupils.
I joined the central team of the Coombe Academy Trust as part of my IT apprenticeship and I’ve had an incredible journey ever since.