Ebor Talk

Chief Executive Gail Brown talks with Director of Education Dave Barber, Wellbeing Lead Rebecca McGuinn, Executive Headteacher Vicki Shaw and Headteachers Laura Robinson and Ben Greene about the trust's three key priorities for the next two years: Early Years, Mental Wellbeing and Community. It's a must-listen-to podcast especially for trustees and governors to help understand the context and be able to work with the schools to be able implement these priorities on a day to day basis.

Debs Meiklejohn, Ebor's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Lead, talks about the complexities and challenges facing SEND pupils and their families and how the trust is working hard to make sure all our children have access to a high quality education that's right for them

In this special, feature-length edition of Ebor Talk, we explore how and why Ebor Academy Trust was set up and speak to key people involved. 

Former Haxby Road governor Rachel Totton, now chair of the trust, explains how the school was "rescued" thanks to local intervention. Founding chief executive Richard Ludlow talks about the beginning of a journey a decade ago, which led to 23 schools joining Ebor - so far.

Finally, current chief executive Gail Brown reflects on how the pandemic changed everything and, looking ahead, how a school-led system can champion school improvement.

Jo Sawyer, headteacher at Park Grove Primary Academy in York, talks with Sue Hinchcliffe, director of apprenticeships, about how she overcame misgivings about apprentices and how now she’d never be without them. There's more information on our website: www.ebor.academy

Laura Jackson, headteacher at All Saints Church of England Federation of Academies, Hessle, chats with Sue Hinchcliffe, director of apprenticeships, about how the programme empowers apprentices, encourages existing staff and sparks more professional discussions within the entire school community. More details on our apprenticeships at www.ebor.academy.

Sue Hinchliffe, director of apprenticeships, talks with Ben Greene, headteacher at Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy, about the value and considerable merits of Ebor’s Early Years Educator apprenticeship programme. For more details, visit www.ebor.academy