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How our Trust is organised

Our Trust in governed by Members, Directors and Governors of Local Governing Boards.

Members of Synergy Trust are accountable to the Department for Education for the standards in each of our schools. They appoint Directors, sign off financial statements and can change the Trust’s Articles of Association.

The Members of Synergy Trust

Philip Dewin

Bryan Hurst

Andrew Savage

In turn, the Members appoint a Board of Directors to ensure the effective running of the Trust and the provision of high quality education in all schools. Directors also oversee the management of finances and property, and ensure compliance with charity and company law.

The Directors of Synergy Trust

Chair: Natasha Hutcheson

Vice Chair: Robin Hanley

Tracey Hughes

Deborah Boldero

Constance Tyce

Susi Waters

James Macadam


Directors serving in the last 12 months: Phil Beecher

Each school has a Local Governing Board that is made up of parents, members of staff and appointed community members. The key role of each Local Governing Board is to ensure that the school’s leadership team is working effectively to improve the quality of education within the institution.

Board of Directors Committee Membership

2024-25

Audit & Risk Committee – (RHSC Sixth Form Centre)

Robin Hanley (Chair)

Natasha Hutcheson

Constance Tyce

James Macadam

Deborah Boldero

Education, Curriculum & Standards Committee – (Synergy House)

Constance Tyce (Chair)

Natasha Hutcheson

Susi Waters

Deborah Boldero

Finance Committee – (Synergy House)

James Macadam (Chair)

Robin Hanley

Tracey Hughes

Natasha Hutcheson

Susi Waters

Pay & Remuneration Committee – (Synergy House)

Tracey Hughes (Chair)

Natasha Hutcheson

Robin Hanley

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Alastair Ogle is the Interim CEO and Accounting Officer of the Trust. His role is to work with Trustees and Headteachers to ensure that an excellent quality of education is provided in every school, and that resources are deployed most effectively.

Chief Financial Officer

Michelle Allbones

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Click here to view our statutory information and policies

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Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust

Whitwell Road, Reepham,
Norwich, Norfolk,
England, NR10 4JT

01603 551605
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Synergy Multi-Academy Trust

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

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