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Chair of Trustees: Mr Ian Hetherington Kenneth Scott M.A., M.Chir., F.R.C.S.
Mr Scott was a founding Trustee. He served in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a doctor and as a trainee surgeon in Germany and Northern Ireland. Upon completion of training he was appointed as a Consultant Surgeon at the Ipswich Hospital. When the Hospital became an NHS Trust, he was appointed as Medical Director, a post which he held from 1993 to 2008. He was one of the earliest members of the British Association of Medical Managers. In 2004, he became the Clinical Lead for Hospital Doctors for the NHS National Programme for IT and established and chaired the Risk Management Board for the clinical side of the Programme.
He was elected a parent Governor at Broke Hall School in 2008, and after four years as Chair of Personnel, now serves as Chair of Governors. Mr Scott is fully retired from medical practice.
Mr Scott was a founding Trustee. He served in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a doctor and as a trainee surgeon in Germany and Northern Ireland. Upon completion of training he was appointed as a Consultant Surgeon at the Ipswich Hospital. When the Hospital became an NHS Trust, he was appointed as Medical Director, a post which he held from 1993 to 2008. He was one of the earliest members of the British Association of Medical Managers. In 2004, he became the Clinical Lead for Hospital Doctors for the NHS National Programme for IT and established and chaired the Risk Management Board for the clinical side of the Programme.
He was elected a parent Governor at Broke Hall School in 2008, and after four years as Chair of Personnel, now serves as Chair of Governors. Mr Scott is fully retired from medical practice.
Chief Executive Officer and Ex-Officio Board Member: Mr Daniel Jones BA (Hons), NPQH
Mr Jones was CEO when the Trust founded and has overseen the growth of the Trust from two to seven schools. Previously, he taught in three Inner City London Boroughs and has held leadership positions including headteacher in three Suffolk Schools.
Mr Jones was instrumental in Springfield Juniors being awarded the National Pupil Premium Award (2017). He has spoken at many events, written blogs, led training and worked strategically with numerous schools nationally on this subject. In January 2018 Mr Jones visited Singapore as part of the British Council and Singapore Ministry of Education in ‘Building Educational Bridges’ project and co-wrote a chapter in the subsequent report on the maths curriculum for Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister. In 2020, Mr Jones made a series of films for Discovery Education and the National Association of Headteachers focused on the challenge of closing the attainment gap.
Mr Jones was CEO when the Trust founded and has overseen the growth of the Trust from two to seven schools. Previously, he taught in three Inner City London Boroughs and has held leadership positions including headteacher in three Suffolk Schools.
Mr Jones was instrumental in Springfield Juniors being awarded the National Pupil Premium Award (2017). He has spoken at many events, written blogs, led training and worked strategically with numerous schools nationally on this subject. In January 2018 Mr Jones visited Singapore as part of the British Council and Singapore Ministry of Education in ‘Building Educational Bridges’ project and co-wrote a chapter in the subsequent report on the maths curriculum for Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister. In 2020, Mr Jones made a series of films for Discovery Education and the National Association of Headteachers focused on the challenge of closing the attainment gap.
Vice Chair of Trustees: Mr David White Advanced Dip ED (Cambridge)
Mr White was a founding Trustee. He was a Primary School Head teacher for almost 30 years in Northamptonshire, Bromley and Suffolk. Following this, he worked as an Educational Consultant with Local Education Authorities, and also as an Ofsted Inspector so has viewed the education system from a range of positions.
Dedicated to improving practice and maximising pupils’ attainment, Mr White took part in various research programmes for the development of Children's Language and Writing Skills.
Previously a governor at Springfield Junior School, he is a keen Rotarian and a volunteer worker with Tools with a Mission in Uganda (TWAM) dedicating a large chunk of his time to supporting others.
Mr White was a founding Trustee. He was a Primary School Head teacher for almost 30 years in Northamptonshire, Bromley and Suffolk. Following this, he worked as an Educational Consultant with Local Education Authorities, and also as an Ofsted Inspector so has viewed the education system from a range of positions.
Dedicated to improving practice and maximising pupils’ attainment, Mr White took part in various research programmes for the development of Children's Language and Writing Skills.
Previously a governor at Springfield Junior School, he is a keen Rotarian and a volunteer worker with Tools with a Mission in Uganda (TWAM) dedicating a large chunk of his time to supporting others.
Mr Simon Ayres
Mr Ayres was co-opted to the Trust Board in October 2019. He attended Broke Hall School, then Copleston High School and has lived in East Ipswich all his life. He was elected as a parent governor at Clifford Road Primary School in 2014 and served as chair of governors at Clifford Road from 2016 until late 2018.
Mr Ayres is a mechanical building services consulting engineer and in 2014 formed a mechanical and electrical consultancy company, Flamestone Ltd, which provides design consultancy to many commercial sectors including pharmaceutical, banking/corporate, healthcare, leisure and education. Flamestone has received regular government support for research and development activity undertaken. Prior to starting Flamestone he co-owned and managed a long established mechanical contracting company, Cooper & Brome Contracts since 2009.
Mr Ayres is dedicated to improving the outcomes of all pupils within the Children’s Endeavour Trust, and in giving pupils across Suffolk the core skills required for modern life and to fulfil their potential. Outside work and trustee responsibilities, Mr Ayres enjoys running, walking his dog and is an EASA qualified pilot.
Mr Ayres was co-opted to the Trust Board in October 2019. He attended Broke Hall School, then Copleston High School and has lived in East Ipswich all his life. He was elected as a parent governor at Clifford Road Primary School in 2014 and served as chair of governors at Clifford Road from 2016 until late 2018.
Mr Ayres is a mechanical building services consulting engineer and in 2014 formed a mechanical and electrical consultancy company, Flamestone Ltd, which provides design consultancy to many commercial sectors including pharmaceutical, banking/corporate, healthcare, leisure and education. Flamestone has received regular government support for research and development activity undertaken. Prior to starting Flamestone he co-owned and managed a long established mechanical contracting company, Cooper & Brome Contracts since 2009.
Mr Ayres is dedicated to improving the outcomes of all pupils within the Children’s Endeavour Trust, and in giving pupils across Suffolk the core skills required for modern life and to fulfil their potential. Outside work and trustee responsibilities, Mr Ayres enjoys running, walking his dog and is an EASA qualified pilot.
Mr Brian Benneworth
Mr Benneworth was a founding Trustee. He was educated at Northgate Grammar School and then recruited to H.M. Diplomatic Service before moving into the business equipment industry in early 1970.
Mr Benneworth launched, amongst other equipment, products that made the change from the old currency to decimalisation. He progressed to be Marketing Director of Woodwards in Ipswich, a multi-million-pound, multi-branch company. During this time, he also went back to college and successfully studied for a qualification in Business Studies. In 1989 he started a new business equipment company, Bentek which today continues to provide I.T. systems and network solutions. In 2010 as part of a planned move, while remaining a shareholder of Bentek, he changed to working independently as a consultant.
In the past he spent five years as a school governor and chairman of governors. Outside of work he is active; he still attempts to play football and has a golf handicap of eleven at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club where he has been Captain and Chairman.
Mr Benneworth was a founding Trustee. He was educated at Northgate Grammar School and then recruited to H.M. Diplomatic Service before moving into the business equipment industry in early 1970.
Mr Benneworth launched, amongst other equipment, products that made the change from the old currency to decimalisation. He progressed to be Marketing Director of Woodwards in Ipswich, a multi-million-pound, multi-branch company. During this time, he also went back to college and successfully studied for a qualification in Business Studies. In 1989 he started a new business equipment company, Bentek which today continues to provide I.T. systems and network solutions. In 2010 as part of a planned move, while remaining a shareholder of Bentek, he changed to working independently as a consultant.
In the past he spent five years as a school governor and chairman of governors. Outside of work he is active; he still attempts to play football and has a golf handicap of eleven at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club where he has been Captain and Chairman.
Mr Stuart Coy
Mr Coy was a founding Trustee. He is an associate quantity surveyor with Playle & Partners with 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry. His work mainly involves providing clients with cost advice on construction projects, but he also has experience in project management and construction health and safety. Stuart has experience in both Public and Private sectors on Education, Housing and Healthcare projects.
Mr Coy volunteers at the Ipswich Winter Night shelter, is a telephone befriender for ‘AgeUK’ and as a member of Ipswich Round Table Stuart is involved in funding raising activities for local charities.
Mr Coy was a founding Trustee. He is an associate quantity surveyor with Playle & Partners with 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry. His work mainly involves providing clients with cost advice on construction projects, but he also has experience in project management and construction health and safety. Stuart has experience in both Public and Private sectors on Education, Housing and Healthcare projects.
Mr Coy volunteers at the Ipswich Winter Night shelter, is a telephone befriender for ‘AgeUK’ and as a member of Ipswich Round Table Stuart is involved in funding raising activities for local charities.
Mr Benjamin Palmer FCCA
Mr Palmer joined the Board in September 2020. He has lived in the Ipswich area throughout his life, training and qualifying professionally in finance whilst working at Scrutton Bland, Ipswich. Mr Palmer has a wealth of experience originally as an auditor, later working within a range of people businesses including the fitness, commercial radio and frontier research sectors at board level. Currently employed as Director of Finance at St Joseph's College in Ipswich, he is excited about the creation of successful team environments, supporting positive engagement with financial structures to maximise understanding and opportunities, alongside the proactive development of staff and young people in the area.
Father to two daughters, as well as being a keen golfer and cyclist, commitment, persistence and resilience are regular running themes in Ben's life.
Mr Palmer joined the Board in September 2020. He has lived in the Ipswich area throughout his life, training and qualifying professionally in finance whilst working at Scrutton Bland, Ipswich. Mr Palmer has a wealth of experience originally as an auditor, later working within a range of people businesses including the fitness, commercial radio and frontier research sectors at board level. Currently employed as Director of Finance at St Joseph's College in Ipswich, he is excited about the creation of successful team environments, supporting positive engagement with financial structures to maximise understanding and opportunities, alongside the proactive development of staff and young people in the area.
Father to two daughters, as well as being a keen golfer and cyclist, commitment, persistence and resilience are regular running themes in Ben's life.
Mrs Michelle Smith FCCA
Mrs Smith was a founding Trustee. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with 10+ years post qualification experience, working in large organisations across a number of senior finance roles.
Mrs Smith, alongside becoming a Trustee, has been a Governor for over eight years at Broke Hall Primary , Chair of Finance after first year of governance and being elected as Vice Chair of Governors in July 2017.
Mrs Smith was a founding Trustee. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with 10+ years post qualification experience, working in large organisations across a number of senior finance roles.
Mrs Smith, alongside becoming a Trustee, has been a Governor for over eight years at Broke Hall Primary , Chair of Finance after first year of governance and being elected as Vice Chair of Governors in July 2017.
Mrs Amanda Timcke
Mrs Timcke joined the Trust Board in May 2020 following the expansion of the Trust. She has been a Governor of Chilton Primary School in Stowmarket since 2013.
Professionally, Amanda is a qualified solicitor, working in the Commercial Property team of the Ipswich office of Birketts LLP. She is also the Deputy Vice President and Education & Training Officer for the Suffolk and North Essex Law Society. She is dedicated to the expansion of opportunities for pupils to have the best possible outcomes in their education and careers.
Mrs Timcke joined the Trust Board in May 2020 following the expansion of the Trust. She has been a Governor of Chilton Primary School in Stowmarket since 2013.
Professionally, Amanda is a qualified solicitor, working in the Commercial Property team of the Ipswich office of Birketts LLP. She is also the Deputy Vice President and Education & Training Officer for the Suffolk and North Essex Law Society. She is dedicated to the expansion of opportunities for pupils to have the best possible outcomes in their education and careers.
