Mayleen is a Headteacher with over 20 years' experience of schools in Ipswich and London. Mayleen has previous experience of supporting a school in transitioning to a Multi Academy Trust, working with Ofsted and HMI Inspectors, and leading strategic improvement in schools.

Becky has worked in primary education since 2001 and has nine years’ experience as a Headteacher, currently leading a small village primary school with mixed-age classes. She has successfully guided the school through two ‘Good’ Ofsted inspections and two positive SIAMS inspections, developing a strong local reputation for inclusive, nurturing practice. Her leadership experience spans a range of contexts, including schools in areas of high deprivation, and she brings a strong strategic focus, working collaboratively with staff, governors and wider stakeholders to secure positive change. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management, is undertaking further study in Autism, and currently serves as Co-Chair of a School-Led Improvement Partnership supporting collaboration and professional development across 14 schools.

Beverly is a qualified business and marketing professional, with over 25 years' commercial experience. Beverly has previous experience as a CEO in Suffolk and Buckinghamshire, and directing strategy towards sustainable, profitable growth in the healthcare and construction industries. Beverly is now semi-retired and provides accountancy and administrative support to a local riding school, including a branch of Riding for the Disabled (RDA).

Lucy has had a career in the technology industry working as a programme manager for a variety of financial clients. She successfully supported the growth of a small start up company to become a FTSE 250 company before setting up her own company providing consultancy to the finance and technology sector. Married to a secondary headteacher, Lucy has been keen to contribute to making a difference in schools and has done this through a previous governor role at Howard Primary School in Croydon and since retiring and moving to Ipswich, she has become an active member of Ranelagh Primary School's governing body. 

Keeley is a qualified social worker and has worked in the Child Protection  assessment team, as a Family Court Adviser and Children's Guardian. Keeley is currently a Domestic Abuse champion working with towards achieving the best outcomes for children and their families. 

Ruth's career in education has spanned three decades, having held a number of teaching and leadership roles across a wide variety of community and faith primary schools. Ruth  held two headships in Essex before leaving to set up the Primary Initial Teacher Training programme for Colchester Teacher Training Consortium and then returning to take up a third and final headship in Suffolk. Now retired, Ruth continues to be heavily involved in education, providing External Advisory Support for Headteacher Performance Management, acting headship to support schools facing leadership difficulties and fulfilling a continued role with Colchester Teacher Training Consortium as a Lead Mentor.