Management Committee

I have worked in special education within Gloucestershire for over 30 years as a teacher, Deputy and Head teacher of The Milestone Special School. I was the founder and CEO of SAND Academies Trust, which has 5 special schools and 2 mainstream. I also support schools through consultancy. I have been on the Governing Body of 2 city primary schools in the city. I am passionate about The Altus School and aim to support all I can, alongside a strong set of governors on the Management Committee.

Lyn is the Chair of the Management Committee with responsibility for Leadership & Management and is on the Finance and People subcommittee.

I have lived in Gloucestershire since 1989 and have worked in international event management following a degree in French and Spanish. I have extensive experience as a governor having been Chair of Governors of a Gloucestershire Primary School from 2002-2014. I was also Chair of Governors of two special schools – primary and senior for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs until 2021. I joined the Alternative Provision School in 2018 and continue to play an active part in the Management Committee.

Philippa is the Vice Chair of the Management Committee Member and responsible for Safeguarding and Careers/Post 16 placements at The Altus School.

I have been teaching in Gloucestershire for around 15 years, as a teacher, SENDCo, Deputy Headteacher and at present as Headteacher of Watermoor C of E Primary School. Having supported the local authority's Alternative Provision transformation project, I was privileged to see of the creation of Altus. I am committed to helping the school in all it does to enable children to flourish.

Lois currently chairs the Finance and People Committee, which meets termly in addition to the full Management Committee.

I am a qualified School Business Manager and have worked in school business administration since 2008. I am currently working as a School Business Manager role in a Multi Academy Trust setting. I am passionate that pupils receive the best from their education experiences by ensuring that schools obtain value for money in all areas.

Liz is a Management Committee Member and on the Finance and People subcommittee at The Altus School.

I have 18 years of experience within the field of education, in a variety of roles, which has included teaching throughout KS1 and KS2, learning support, and youth volunteering. I have been a teacher for 12 years and SENCO for the last 7 years within primary schools in Dorset and Gloucester.

As a Governor, my aim is to work with the school leadership team to support and champion learners with SEND and those with inclusion needs which I am relentlessly passionate about.

Rachel is the Management Committee representative for SEND for The Altus School.

I have worked for the Alternative Provision School in the post of Pastoral Officer for the past 4 years. My role is now DDSL with responsibility for students in care. I have been the staff representative for the past couple of years on the Altus Management Committee.

I have worked in education for the past 24 years, starting in mainstream, supporting students with learning and SEMH needs, and then moved to alternative provision. I am currently Centre manager and DDSL of our Cheltenham site, working with KS4.

At Altus, multi agency working is of utmost importance, and I pride myself in being able to create and maintain strong positive relationships with our students, families and professionals, to support and enable students to access their learning and reach their full potential.

I have been a staff representative for a number of years on the management committee, and am keen to continue to be involved on this exciting journey with The Altus School.

I have 37 years' of experience of working in schools, most recently as Headteacher of an 1100 pupils comprehensive school. Alongside this, I have over 15 years’ experience of governance in Primary, Secondary and Alternative Provision settings.

Colin is the Health and Safety link governor for the Altus School.

I started my career as a social worker and infant schoolteacher and worked in higher education for 40 years. I am an emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths London University and an Honorary Research Fellow in the DfE University of Oxford. My research and teaching has been in the areas of special education and race ethnicity and education.

I joined the Altus Management Committee when the new school was formed in September 2023. I am keen to support the school re minority issues and career and employment opportunities post 16.